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Vineyard: Meredith Mitchell
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Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2010 Raptor Ridge Meredith Mitchell Vineyard McMinnville Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., 175 cases, $38, screwcap.
Release early 2013.
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Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass.
Nose-filling aromas of spiced red stone fruits. Discreetly concentrated
core of dark red and purple fruits including grapes, with a juicy finish
that lasts and lasts. Satisfying fullness and roundness with a very
appealing velvety mouth feel. Everything is in place with balanced dry
tannins, zippy acidity and perfectly ripened fruit. This vineyard performed
beautifully in this vintage.
Reviewed January 19, 2013
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2010 Raptor Ridge Trig Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., 50 cases, $41, screwcap. Released June
2012. A barrel select blend of 50% Shea Vineyard and 50% Meredith Mitchell Vineyard grapes.
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Moderately
light reddish-purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed initially with aromas of cherry, cranberry and spice,
fading in appeal over time as aromas of tobacco, herbs and geranium emerge. Light and juicy on the palate
with cherry and red berry flavors, supported by fine-grain tannins and a lively riff of acidity. Decent.
Reviewed January 19, 2013
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2010 Winderlea Meredith Mitchell Vineyard McMinnville Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc.,
$48. Planted in 1988 by owners Susan Meredith and spouse Frank Mitchell on a 104-acre site located
at 450 to 650 feet elevation in the Coast range foothills of the McMinnville AVA. The 25-acre vineyard is
primarily planted to own-rooted Pinot Noir Pommard clone, with smaller blocks of Pinot Blanc (1996)
and Pinot Gris (1995). Soils are rocky, broken basalt, sedimentary in type.The vineyard is managed by
Susan and Frank.
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Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Lovely aromas of pie cherries with a
fragrant floral note. Darker cherry, berry and plum flavors enter strong and finish long. The fruit is striking in
purity and made me sit up straight in my chair. A welcome underlying cut of acidity urges another sip. Simply a
great wine.
Reviewed November 24, 2012
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2010 Raptor Ridge Meredith Mitchell Vineyard McMinnville Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., 175 cases, $38, screwcap. Release early 2013. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Nose-filling aromas of spiced red stone fruits. Discreetly concentrated core of dark red and purple fruits including grapes, with a juicy finish that lasts and lasts. Satisfying fullness and roundness with a very appealing velvety mouth feel. Everything is in place with balanced dry tannins, zippy acidity and perfectly ripened fruit. This vineyard performed beautifully in this vintage. Reviewed January 19, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Raptor Ridge Trig Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.0% alc., 50 cases, $41, screwcap. Released June 2012. A barrel select blend of 50% Shea Vineyard and 50% Meredith Mitchell Vineyard grapes. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Nicely perfumed initially with aromas of cherry, cranberry and spice, fading in appeal over time as aromas of tobacco, herbs and geranium emerge. Light and juicy on the palate with cherry and red berry flavors, supported by fine-grain tannins and a lively riff of acidity. Decent. Reviewed January 19, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2010 Winderlea Meredith Mitchell Vineyard McMinnville Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $48. Planted in 1988 by owners Susan Meredith and spouse Frank Mitchell on a 104-acre site located at 450 to 650 feet elevation in the Coast range foothills of the McMinnville AVA. The 25-acre vineyard is primarily planted to own-rooted Pinot Noir Pommard clone, with smaller blocks of Pinot Blanc (1996) and Pinot Gris (1995). Soils are rocky, broken basalt, sedimentary in type.The vineyard is managed by Susan and Frank. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Lovely aromas of pie cherries with a fragrant floral note. Darker cherry, berry and plum flavors enter strong and finish long. The fruit is striking in purity and made me sit up straight in my chair. A welcome underlying cut of acidity urges another sip. Simply a great wine. Reviewed November 24, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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