2019 Stermer Vineyard Pinot noir Magnum

Planted across from the winery in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Stermer Vineyard has been farmed organically since being planted in 1997. With Willakenzie marine sedimentary soils composed of a thin layer of silty-clay loam atop sandstone, the wines from this site are often full-bodied with prominent cherry, spice and earth notes. The nose of the 2019 Stermer displays Italian plum and red cherry fruit accented by notes of rose petal, sweet tobacco and peppercorn spice. The palate is medium bodied, textured and round. The finish is long and marked by sweet fruit and milk chocolate flavors. 

Reviews from Acclaimed Wine Critics 

93 Points – Sean Sullivan, NW Wine Report
“Fruit for this wine comes from a vineyard that has been organically farmed since 1997. The aromas are intoxicating, with notes of satsuma, cherry, raspberry, dried herb, flower, and cocoa, showing nuance and detail. Deft, flavorful red fruit and plum notes follow on the palate. The finish sticks around for a 12-count.”  Critic’s Choice

92 Points – Clive Pursehouse, Decanter
“Organic from the beginning, the Stermer Vineyard was planted in 1997 on the Lemelson estate. Aromatics are spiced raspberry, wintergreen, black tea, and faint barrel spice notes. The cooler 2019 vintage gives this wine sweet raspberry flavours, light savoury character and hints of pink peppercorn.”

92 Points – James Suckling
“This is dusty and spiced with blood orange, ripe cherries, dried herbs, tobacco and ground spices. Medium-bodied, structured and firm with a chewiness to the tannins. Spicy and red-fruited with notes of nut shell and bark to close. Drink or hold.”

91 Points – Tim Fish, Wine Spectator
“Fresh and vibrant, with sleek and elegantly layered cherry, fresh basil and cinnamon spice flavors that speed toward a snappy finish. Drink now through 2029.”