Vineyard: Pelos Sandberg

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir (9.34 12/17/2013)
Large Review of 2009 & 2010 Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs With a Few from 2008 & 2011 (9.7 5/9/2012)
Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir & More (9.42 5/25/2014)
Checking In On Small Wineries in the Willamette Valley (11.9 9/5/2017)
Small Sips of Oregon Pinot (8.6 11/29/2009)
Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir (10.29 4/22/2016)
Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Wine (10.10 5/11/2015)
Sips of Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Wines (11.5 6/25/2017)
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (11.23 5/12/2018)
Extensive Tasting of 2016 & 2017 Vintage Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (11.47 7/7/2019)
Oregon Blockbuster to Beauty Movement (9.20 2/26/2013)
Sips of Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (10.22 12/12/2015)
Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir (11.3 5/6/2017)
Recent Sips of Oregon Wines: Pinot Amore´ (10.1 12/11/2014)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

iOTA Cellars
Big Table Farm

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2017 Big Table Farm Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 241 cases, $62. Released March 4, 2019. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of black cherry, fertile earth, dried herbs and pipe smoke. Filled with succulent cherry and berry fruits and accented with a note of creosote and tobacco typical of this vineyard. Currently, the lavish tannins show up as some astringency on the finish. An intriguing wine with an extended finish. Unchanged when sampled from a previously opened bottle the following day. Score: 92. Reviewed July 8, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Big Table Farm Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., 285 cases, $62. Released March 5, 2018. Clare’s drawing of vineyard owner Don Sandberg’s clippers graces the label. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose offers a plethora of aromas including spiced boysenberry, burnt tobacco, compost , barnyard, and turned earth. Discreetly concentrated flavors of purple and blackberry with a hint of peppery spices and the guaiacol note that is typical of this vineyard. Noticeably more enchanting when tasted the following day from a previously opened and recorked bottle, when the fruit flavors were more intense and the wine was more outgoing. Score: 93. Reviewed May 10, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 iOTA Phyllis Eola-Amity Hills Rosé of Pinot Noir

13.5% alc., 71 cases, $22. Named in honor of Lynne Pelos’ mother. Aged 6 months in neutral French oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately light pink color in the glass. A savory styled Rosé featuring aromas and flavors of strawberry, citrus peel and herbs. Crisp, clean and refreshing. Score: 89. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Big Table Farm Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Oregon Pinot Noir

13.3% alc. 402 cases, $48. Released March 6, 2017. A maturing vineyard that offers wines of increasing complexity and depth. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Very welcoming aromas of cherry, cranberry, cardamon, bark and musk. Discreetly concentrated flavors of black cherry, truffle, game and smoke. Noticeably silky in the mouth, with secluded tannins, fresh natural acidity and a finish of redeeming excellence. A wine of impressive balance that is of exceptional quality. Score: 93. Reviewed May 7, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Big Table Farm Pelos-Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.6% alc.. This vineyard is a warmer site causing the grapes to lose some acidity as they ripen producing a more fruit driven wine. Pommard, 777 and some Wädenswil clone. Aged in about 20% new French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. A mix of red berry and blueberry scents underlain with toasty oak highlight the aromatic profile. Nicely composed, with a mid weight core of juicy berry fruits accented with a smoky note. A slight smoky character is the signature of this vineyard which at least in part is due to the fruit (the same oak regimen is used for all single vineyard Pinot Noir bottlings yet the smoky note is more evident consistently in this wine). Score: 91-92. Reviewed December 12, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 iOTA Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Oregon Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $40. 15% whole cluster. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. The nose will wow you with hi-tone aromas of black cherry, spice and tobacco oak. Somewhat immature, with fresh black cherry fruit flavors underlain with notes of earth and iron. A modest smoky barnyard thread plies the background. There is the slightest bit of alcoholic warmth on the finish. Score: 92. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 iOTA Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Oregon Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 486 cases, $40. The winery’s flagship bottling. A selection of barrels including all four of the clones in the Pelos-Sandberg Vineyard: Pommard, Wädenswil, Dijon 777 and 667. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Appealing aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and pipe smoke. Plush in the mouth with a serious extract of fresh black cherry and black raspberry fruit flavors accented with spice and a subtle smoky signature. Plenty to discover in this wine with many nuances, commendable harmony and an inspiring finish. Score: 93. Reviewed June 25, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Big Table Farm Pelos-Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Oregon Pinot Noir

13.6% alc., $48. Label features Don’s tractor. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. Plenty of whole cluster goodness stands out on the nose that offers aromas of dark berries, Moroccan spices, smoke and rose petal. A highly unique wine that doesn’t taste like every other Oregon Pinot Noir. The wine always has a characteristic smoke and manure note that compliments the flavors of dark berries, blueberries, pomegranate and spice. The tannins are immersed, the acidity keeps the wine fresh and vibrant, and the finish is uncommonly generous and spicy. Score: 93. Reviewed April 22, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 iOTA Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Oregon Pinot Noir

12.9% alc., $40. 15% whole cluster. · Light ruby red color in the glass. Embracing aromas of red cherry, spice, sandalwood and smoke are repeated in the charming flavors on the mid weight palate. Noticeable mouth presence, length and finishing persistence with balanced acidity, a vivacious character and a deft touch of oak. The most balanced wine in this vertical lineup. Drink now to 20/25. Score: 93. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Big Table Farm Pelos-Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

303 cases, $48. One acre each of Pommard and 777. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Upbeat aromas of black cherries, rose petal, spice, herbs and oak all interacting in harmony. Discreetly concentrated core of black cherry fruit complimented by smoky oak and an earthy presence. The tannins are well balanced and the juicy acidity adds tension. The wine finishes very suave with a cherry-fueled wave of goodness. Score: 92. Reviewed May 14, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 iOTA Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Oregon Pinot Noir

4.2% alc., $42. 100% destemmed. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. A nice fusion of black cherry and dried herbs lifts the nose. The sappiest wine in this vertical tasting, with a plethora of dark fruits, but lacking a bit of vibrancy. The finegrain tannins lead to a dry finish that reveals a slight hint of alcoholic warmth. Drink now to 2022. Score: 90. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 IOTA Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 577 cases, $42. Pommard, Wädenswil, 777 and 667 clones. Aged 10 months in 3-year-air-dried French oak barrels and an additional 12 months in bottle. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Amazingly fragrant with aromas of dark berry, cassis, plum, black cherry and espresso leaping from the glass upon opening. Mid weight + core of well ripened dark berry fruit with some smoky oak in the background. Soft tannins and a fruitfilled finish ramp up the pleasure. The wine has plenty of oak overlay, but an equal amount of luscious fruit. Score: 91. Reviewed December 11, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Big Table Farm Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 224 cases, $48. 30% whole cluster. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. A glorious nose offers upbeat aromas of black raspberry, cherry, blueberry, spice, and espresso. This wine has more oak presence than I like initially, but the fruit intensity can take it, and the wine sheds its oak the longer it sits in the glass. Vibrant fruit flavors of well-ripened black raspberry and black cherry, nicely spiced. Similar to the Willamette Valley wine in flavor profile but more intensity, a longer finish, and a more seductively plush mouth feel. This wine grows on you, the longer you spend with it. Easily a ten year wine.5 Score: 94. Reviewed July 6, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 iOTA Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Oregon Pinot Noir

12.9% alc., $38. 10% whole cluster. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Very attractive penetrating aromas of dark cherry, strawberry, spice and pennyroyal. Impressive concentration and ripeness in this very cool vintage, featuring black cherry, dark raspberry and plum fruit flavors with a subtle smoky note and a grand finish. The wine’s juicy acidity and polished tannins make for perfect drinking perfectly now but will last to 2025. Score: 92. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 IOTA Pelos-Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

12.9% alc., 767 cases, $38. 11.5-acre vineyard planted to Pommard, Wädenswil and Dijon 667 and 777 clones. The vineyard, first planted in 2002, sits at 300 to 500 feet elevation, and is dry farmed. The family run winery was established in 2006. Johanna Sandberg is co-winemaker and owner. The wine contains all four planted clones. Aged 10 months in 3-year, airdried French oak barrels and an additional 10 months of bottle aging. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color and unfiltered appearance in the glass. Lovely aromas of fresh black cherry pie glaze, Christmas spice, and earthy flora. Full, deep and plush on the palate with remarkable flavor intensity in this cool vintage. The flavors of black cherry and black raspberry are complimented by a touch of smoky oak. The tannins are nicely balanced and the finish is noticeably persistent and aristocratic, urging you to take another sip. Score: 93. Reviewed December 18, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 iOTA Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Oregon Pinot Noir

12.9% alc. 100% de-stemmed. · Light ruby red color with a slight orange tinge in the glass. A second bottle tasted was darker garnet with no bricking. Aromas of cherry, tobacco and cigar box. Light to mid weight in style with a core of cherry, raspberry and cranberry fruits framed by bright acidity and gossamer tannins interacting in harmony. The signature barnyard note is evident. The wine has a healthy finish, a satiny texture, and not much tertiary character so should hold to 2022. Score: 89. Reviewed September 3, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 iOTA Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

12.9% alc., 402cases, $38. Pommard, Wädenswil, and Dijon 667, 777 from six estate vineyard blocks. Aged 10 months in 47% new French oak barrels and an additional year of bottle aging before release. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Intense black cherry, plum and spice aromas with a hint of toasty, cedary oak. Discreetly concentrated flavors of smoky black cherry and dark raspberry fruit robed in balanced, dry tannins, finishing with an infusion of black raspberry jam on toast. There is a little more oak talking at present than I prefer, but this should integrate further with another year in bottle. Good. Reviewed February 27, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Big Table Farm Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir

12.9% alc., 146 cases, $45. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Perfumed with oak-kissed, fresh Bing cherries. Tasty core of dark cherries on a light and elegant frame with subtle notes of spice and oak. Finishes strong with a black cherry flourish. Good. Reviewed May 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 iOTA Pelos Sandberg Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 476 cases, $36. Clones are Pommard, Wädenswil, and Dijon 777 and 667. The wine was aged for 10 months in 45% new 3-year air-dried French oak barrels and aged an additional year before release. · Medium plum-garnet color in the glass. Enticing aromas of freshly picked dark berries with a hint of oak (cigar box and toast). Inviting mid palate richness offering flavors of blackberries, marionberries and plum with a subtle note of tar and brier. Admirable finesse with a refreshing cut of acidity on the moderately long finish. Very good. Reviewed May 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2007 iOTA Cellars Pelos Sandberg Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.2% alc., 345 cases, $42. Aged 10 months in 50% new third year air-dried French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of black raspberries, cherries and strawberries with overtones of herbs and smoky oak. Medium-weighted core of darker stone fruits flanked by an oaky, herbal tone that persists on the long finish. Tasted twice. Decent. Reviewed November 29, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »