Atticus Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009 December 2011
{93 pts.} "Supple, silky, rich and layered with flavor, offering clove-scented blueberry, blackcurrant and plum, nicely reined to glide smoothly against refined tannins. Deft and classically proportioned. Drink now through 2019."
– Harvey Steiman, Wine-Spectator
Atticus Wine Cellars 2008 Atticus Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton District March 2011
Excellent: Winemaker Scott Shull of Raptor Ridge crafted this wine from estate grapes near the town of Yamhill. This unveils aromas of alder smoke, raspberries, red currants and orange zest, followed by flavors of sweet black cherries and vanilla. Velvety tannins and zippy acidity provide background music for a symphony of flavors. (125 cases, 13.3% alc.)
Atticus Wine Cellars 2007 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley March 2011
Excellent: This elegant Pinot Noir uses grapes from Yamhill Springs and Hawks View vineyards. The resulting wine shows off aromas of strawberries and Rainier cherries, followed by lingering flavors of dense cherries, red plums and bittersweet chocolate. (275 cases, 12.8% alc.)
Atticus Wine Cellars 2008 Select Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley March 2011
Excellent: Two families came together to launch this Yamhill, Ore., winery, and they are crafting several delicious Pinot Noirs. This provides aromas of cranberries, pomegranates and vanilla coffee, followed by flavors of cherries and chocolate, all backed with sweet tannins and lingering acidity. (150 cases, 13.2% alc.)
– Andy Perdue, Editor, Wine Press Northwest
Conozca a la peruana que seducida por la pinot noir creó su propio vino en EE.UU. January 2011
Desde el condado de Yamhill, en Oregon (noroeste de Estados Unidos), Ximena Orrego se pregunta cómo maridará su Atticus Vineyard Pinot Noir con un norteñísimo seco de cabrito.
Ella vive en el tercer estado productor de vino de EE.UU. (después de California y Washington), pero nació en el Perú y ha pasado gran parte de su vida fuera de nuestro país: vivió en varias ciudades de Latinoamérica, estudió en Canadá y finalmente se fue a vivir a EE.UU., donde se casó con Guy Insley, quien había pasado un año en Burdeos (Francia), como estudiante, y había pensado dedicarse a la vitivinicultura. Juntos empezaron a soñar con el viñedo propio. To read more...
Atticus Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008 January 2011
{91 pts.} "Lithe, open-textured and inviting, offering red berry, cherry, mineral and spice flavors in a lively mix that keeps dancing through the long, vivid finish. Drink now through 2018."
– Harvey Steiman, Wine-Spectator
Atticus Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008 October 2010
{90 pts.} "The 2008 Pinot Noir Atticus Vineyard is dark ruby red with an alluring bouquet of smoke, spice box, violets, black cherry, and black raspberry. Dense on the palate with concentration and richness, this layered, savory offering will evolve for 2-3 years and offer prime drinking from 2012 to 2020.
– Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate
Atticus Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2005 April 2008
{89 pts.} “This debut effort from a small, family-owned winery offers light, pretty scents of Dr. Pepper, red berries, rose petals and vanilla. It’s a delicate wine, sculpted to capture the nuances of Pinot, without attempting to bulk it up unnecessarily. The flavors play out sweetly across the palate, finishing with milk chocolate and spice.”
- P.G.
Oregon’s Atticus Wine, Where the Grapes Are the Guide November 2007
I’m a sucker for the 'people behind the product,' especially when it comes to food, wine and spirits. The back-story tells so much about what the experience will hold. And, I have to say that this romantic tale of love, family, friendship and the pursuit of a dream did not disappoint.
Atticus Wine is an endeavor shared between two clans: the Insley-Orrego family and the Porter family. While on vacation in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, in 2004, Miami residents Guy Insley and Ximena Orrego fell in love with Oregon Pinto Noir. To read more...
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