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About Soter Vineyards
Tony Soter made his name with Cabernet Sauvignon in California at Spottswoode, as well as with his own Etude label. But to show he was serious about Oregon Pinot Noir, he relocated to the Willamette Valley. The time and energy he's devoted to the vineyard is evident in his intensely fruity, layered Pinots that do not sacrifice balance or focus for power.
2007 Soter Vineyards Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Ranch Yamhill Carlton District
Producer: Soter Vineyards
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Pinot Noir
Origin: Oregon
Region: Willamette Valley
Appellation: Yamhill-Carlton District
93 Points | International Wine Cellar , July/August 2010
($45) Vivid red. Highly expressive floral bouquet of black raspberry, potpourri spices and subtle cola. Vibrant and red-fruity on entry, then gains heft and depth in the mid-palate, offering smoky dark berry and musky spice flavors and good tangy lift. Benefits enormously from aeration: I'd let this age for at least another five years. Incidentally, the 1999 Beacon Hill pinot is drinking extremely well right now, showing impressive energy, no rough edges and excellent tangy length.
91 Points | Wine Spectator
91 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
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