8/13/2023 0 Comments Kudos pinot noirTip: Mine was better on day 2 (cork in place overnight). Finding a nice pinot under 20 can be difficult. Since I liked it despite my bias against its light style, and because it’s an easy-drinking Willamette Valley pinot at a bargain price, Kudos 2009 pinot noir is: Its tightly layered with a mix of herbs, green tea and grape skin flavors. But in today’s market, Kudos clearly IS a great value for an Oregon pinot. Critic tasting note: 'Thin cranberry fruit is the focus of this compact, tannic wine. Finally, I feel that Oregon pinots are overpriced these days. But it’s much more interesting than a Mirassou or a Hob Nob. I preferred Mark West Santa Lucia Highlands, reviewed here, at this price level. On the down side, the fact that it’s a light pinot noir means that I can’t stop dwelling on its leanness, its translucence, its thin, light, not-heavy - OK yes, I do need counseling, but I just wish it were more medium-bodied. Braunewell 2019 Hands Off Low Intervention Limited Edition Pinot Noir (Landwein Rhein) Pinot Noir. If you enjoy light pinot noir, I think you’ll like Kudos, and maybe even love it. James Suckling: A pretty and juicy red with plum and dried-strawberry character. And it’s far more interesting than most bargain pinots. Somebody on Snooth called it “astonishing.” The modest 13.9% alcohol content means it’s not fire-breathing. The price is a bargain for any drinkable Oregon pinot. The cherry is balanced by a nice tartness and moderate acidity. But it mostly smells and tastes like a natural, untainted, honest pinot noir. Kudos is made by NW Wine Co and has lots going for it: it smells, and tastes, like cherries, with rose petals and dry earth. With careful handling of their grapes, Northwest Wine holds. Out of Stock (was 14.99) Quantity Select 0. Founded in 2003 as a custom wine growing facility that stretches across 500 acres of land in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Northwest Wine is one of the largest vineyards in the state. Pinot Noir from Yamhill-Carlton District, Willamette Valley, Oregon. This review should be taken with that grain of salt. Kudos Pinot Noir, blended from different vineyard sources, is a product of Northwest Wine Company. Here we have a 2009 pinot noir from the renowned Willamette Valley in Oregon, which costs $15 at Total Wine.īias alert! I don’t usually like light pinot noir. Kudos Reserve Pinot Noir An assertive and spicy pinot that has attractively vibrant cherries with plenty of oak spice in the mix.
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