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2013 Scott Paul "La Paulée" Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

2013 Scott Paul "La Paulée" Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

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Review Date: 12/2016
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Deep red. Bright and energetic on the nose, displaying intense red berry and blood orange scents, along with candied rose and allspice highlights. Silky, sweet and incisive on the palate, offering juicy strawberry and floral pastille flavors and a spicy kick of white pepper. Closes very long and nervy; fine-grained tannins lend shape and closing grip. (JR)

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Professional Reviews

91

Wine Enthusiast

Review Date: 04/2016
Sophisticated and subtle, this lovely wine expresses varietal elegance, with a bouquet of roses and raspberries to begin. The jumble of pretty fruits is framed with citrus peel and a dusting of chocolate. (PG)

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Wine Advocate

Review Date: 06/2016
The 2013 Pinot Noir la Paulee comes from fruit sourced from Maresh and Nysa in the Dundee Hills, Azana in Chehalem and from the Ribbon Ridge, matured for ten months in neutral oak. It has a very natural, Côte de Beaune-like bouquet with ample brambly red fruit with hints of black tea developing with aeration. I appreciate the focus and definition here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, smooth in the mouth with just a faint honeyed note. Tart red cherries mingle with redcurrant and strawberry, segueing into a poised and fulsome finish. This should drink well over the next 7-10 years and represents great value. (NM)

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Wine Spectator

Review Date: 05/2016
Light and sleek, with cranberry and orange peel notes weaving through the fine tannins, lingering gently. (HS)

Staff Reviews

Sharon Kelly
Review Date: 11/2018
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A fresh expression of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir with elevated notes of tart cherry and strawberry, some wet earth, a gentle spiciness and harmonious acidity. This is polished and precise and normally costs twice the price so get in here and load up the car with as many cases as you can fit. You'll have your holiday wine, weekday wine and gifting ideas all figured out in one quick trip to the store.
James Bradshaw
Review Date: 11/2018
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This 2013 Willamette Valley Pinot is pure elegance. Delicate flavors and aromas of cranberry, rose petal, dried violets, and wild strawberry slowly emerge and are joined by more exotic tones of oolong tea and candied citrus. Light to medium weight, it coasts evenly from the first sip to the last. A great example of cool-climate Pinot, this is the perfect choice for those who prefer nuance and finesse in their wine. Sleekly incorporated tannins ensure this 2013 will develop quite nicely for another five to ten years. Oh, and our price is straight up ridiculous. Wonderful things are happening in the world of Oregon Pinot Noir and this is a perfect example.
Ryan Moses
Review Date: 11/2018
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Crafted from some of Oregon's great vineyard sources including Maresh and Ribbon Ridge, this is remarkable pedigree for the price. Currant, clove, lavender, and burnt orange highlight impressive aromas that lead to an incredibly pure and balanced palate that hones in on bright and juicy red fruits. The texture is silk and it is a very graceful wine throughout. Drinking beautifully right now right out of the gate, it has all the structure and depth to drink well for another five to ten years, but it is at a terrific spot right now and will be hard to resist at this kind of pricing.

Notes

The La Paulée Pinot from Scott Paul is lip-smackingly delicious! A perfect rendition of bright, juicy, brambly, cool-climate Oregon Pinot. The fruit for this wine comes from a couple of the most highly esteemed vineyards in the regions including: Maresh Vineyard (Arterberry Maresh) Nysa Vineyard (Nicholas-Jay / Archery Summit) and Ribbon Ridge Estate Vineyard...all known for $50 single vineyard wines. Beyond the quality of the fruit sources, Scott Paul's winemaker, Ian Burch, was the Assistant Winemaker at Evening Land for 6 years under the mentorship of Burgundian royalty Dominique Lafon! This is an absolute steal. (Ryan Woodhouse—K&L Domestic Wine Buyer)

Product Details

Origin: Oregon, United States

Type/Varietal: Pinot Noir

Alcohol Content: 13.5%

SKU: #1384125