January 25, 2012
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Stevenson-Barrie
| Owner(s) | Scott Barrie, Michael Stevenson |
| Link to this site |
Stevenson-Barrie is winemaker Michael Stevenson's private project with Scott Barrie. Stevenson has been the winemaker at Panther Creek Cellars since 1994, replacing founder Ken Wright. Stevenson-Barrie was established in 1995. The wines are little known outside of Oregon (there is no website) but have a following there. The Panther Creek Cellars Pinot Noirs are full-bodied and robust, while the Stevenson-Barrie Pinot Noirs are more pretty, elegant wines vinified with no new oak.
Vineyard sources are Freedom Hill, Shea, Momtazi and Temperance Hill.
The wines are sold through select retail channels such as www.avalonwine.com.
Articles About Stevenson-Barrie
Reviewed Wines
2005 Stevenson-Barrie Shea Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $32.
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I could not
warm up to the aromatics that showed pomegranate, green leaf and oak char. Appealing blue and black
fruits, good balance, and a slightly dry finish.
Reviewed January 30, 2008
ARTICLE »
2003 Stevenson-Barrie Freedom Hill Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $28.
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This Pinot Noir has a wonderfully expressive nose featuring savory herbs, barnyard and cut flowers. Noticeably more elegant than many of the 2003's from Oregon. Both red and black dark fruits are beautifully composed in a nicely balanced package. Serious juice and a must buy.
Reviewed August 28, 2006
2003 Stevenson-Barrie Shea Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
A joint effort from Scott Barie and winemaker Mike Stevenson who is also the winemaker for Panther Creek.
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Don't let the plain label scare you away. Attractive aromas of dark fruits and toasty oak lead to a big gulp of intense blackberry and plum fruit, ending with a strong tug of oak. Still closed and needs more time.
Reviewed August 28, 2006
2005 Stevenson-Barrie Shea Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $32. · I could not warm up to the aromatics that showed pomegranate, green leaf and oak char. Appealing blue and black fruits, good balance, and a slightly dry finish. Reviewed January 30, 2008 ARTICLE »
2003 Stevenson-Barrie Freedom Hill Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.0% alc., $28. · This Pinot Noir has a wonderfully expressive nose featuring savory herbs, barnyard and cut flowers. Noticeably more elegant than many of the 2003's from Oregon. Both red and black dark fruits are beautifully composed in a nicely balanced package. Serious juice and a must buy. Reviewed August 28, 2006
2003 Stevenson-Barrie Shea Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
A joint effort from Scott Barie and winemaker Mike Stevenson who is also the winemaker for Panther Creek. · Don't let the plain label scare you away. Attractive aromas of dark fruits and toasty oak lead to a big gulp of intense blackberry and plum fruit, ending with a strong tug of oak. Still closed and needs more time. Reviewed August 28, 2006
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