Vineyard: Sunnyside

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir (10.40 10/20/2016)
Oregon’s Big Table Farm and California’s Big Basin Committed to Whole Cluster (11.32 10/12/2018)
Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Wines (9.32 10/26/2013)
Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (10.22 12/12/2015)
Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir (9.50 11/21/2014)
Twenty-Second Annual International Pinot Noir Celebration (7.2 9/15/2008)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Amity Vineyards
Big Table Farm

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2016 Big Table Farm Sunnyside Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

326 cases, $62. Release August 2018. Old Wädenswil vines. Owners have farmed this vineyard for over 30 years. Hen and chick at Big Table Farm on the label. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. This is a striking wine of uncommon excellence from the get-go. Perfumed with scents of black cherry, plump purple grape, fertile earth and spice. Glamorous and sexy in a light to mid weight style offering flavors of cherry and raspberry that make love to the palate. Sleek and lacy, with suave tannins, a deft touch of oak and a finish with both good tension and length. Still superb when tasted the following day from a previously opened bottle. The pick of the litter. Score: 95. Reviewed October 12, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Big Table Farm Sunnyside Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.7% alc., 348 cases, $48. Label shows roosterdrawn by Clare. This vineyard was planted in 1971. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. Shy aromas of black cherry and apple fritter. A middleweight fruit-driven wine with plenty of black cherry and black raspberry flavor accented with savory herbs. Noticeable but not intrusive tannins, with a comforting texture and a modestly long but vibrant finish. This wine grows on you over time in the glass. Score: 92. Reviewed October 19, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Big Table Farm Sunnyside Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

11.5% alc., 211 cases, $48. 10 acres south of Salem planted to Wädenswil and 777 clones. Harvested before the September rains. Whole cluster fermented 777 only. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, blueberry and sous-bois lead to a vivacious core of assorted dark red, blue and purple fruits accented with notes of smoky oak, dark chocolate and mulch. Plenty of sap to satisfy and a generous lip-smacking finish of welcome length. Score: 92. Reviewed December 12, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Big Table Farm Sunnyside Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 230 cases, $48. The owners of this vineyard have tended it for over 30 years. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. Appealing initially, with bright aromas of berry jam, spice and subtle smoky oak, picking up appeal over time in the glass. A mid weight, glorious combination of plum and boysenberry fruits with a riff of smoke and anise. The fruit is ripe but not over ripe and definitely makes a statement. The texture is silky, the tannins are reserved, and the finish offers a good cut of citrus-driven acidity. This wine could use a little more time in bottle for the smoky oak to fully integrate. Score: 91-92. Reviewed November 19, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Big Table Farm Sunnyside Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

12.5% alc., 143 cases, $45. Inaugural vintage from this vineyard. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Demure aromas and flavors featuring raspberry, dark cherry, white pepper, iron and a hint of smoky oak. Soft and dry in the mouth with a tangy cherry finish featuring zippy acidity. A wine with compelling modesty. Score: 89. Reviewed October 27, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 Amity Vineyards Sunnyside Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., 203 cases, $40.The Sunnyside Vineyard was planted in 1970 and is LIVE certified. The owners are Tom and Lucy Wisniewski. Fruit from this vineyard been a part of the reserve Pinot Noir at Amity in the past. Aged 10 months in oak. · Beautifully weighted and composed with generous flavors of fresh berries including cranberry, and cherries. Floral and fruity in the nose and silky in the mouth. Impeccable balance, and a perfect companion to grilled lamb. Reviewed September 15, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »