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2018 Big Table Farm Sunnyside Vineyard Review

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A.J. Weinzettel· Wine journalist & podcaster
2018 Big Table Farm Sunnyside Vineyard Review
Vintage: 2018Pinot NoirTable Farm SunnysideWillamette Valley, Oregon

Tasting Notes

A week later, I opened up the bottle, 2018 Big Table Farm Sunnyside Vineyard, I got from @tx_wine_pilot during Secret Santa. I did use an @coravin to get a little sippy sip during the meetup, but it didn’t compare to getting the full-on sensation on this bottle. Wow! The second glass came way too quickly, and I am doing my level best to savor. Thank you, Jim, for your generosity! Owen Bargreen released his top 100 today, and this was number 21. I totally understand why. Here is Owen’s review: 21) 2018 Big Table Farm ‘Sunnyside Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 95 Points The gorgeous 2018 ‘Sunnyside Vineyard’ Pinot Noir is another thrilling effort by superstar winemaker Brian Marcy. On the nose, this entices with shades of white truffle and Hoisin sauce, alongside a rich core of red and dark fruits, giving the wine a distinctly Umami edge. The palate is plush and generous, unveiling a seamless texture that makes this effortlessly glide once on the attack. Ripe red cherry and boysenberry flavors collide with minerals, blood orange zest, peat moss, and shades of seaweed on this wonderfully expressive palate. The ‘Sunnyside Vineyard’ Pinot Noir deftly walks the tight rope between richness and balance, as this effort is best enjoyed over the next ten to fifteen years, picking up earthy tertiary tones as it ages. Drink 2020-2033- 95 . . . . . . 📰 Want to know more about Oregon Wine and Wineries sign up for my weekly newsletter. Link in the Bio!

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Wine journalist and podcaster dedicated to discovering the hidden gems of Oregon wine country. Every week, A.J. brings you inside the Willamette Valley — winemaker interviews, tasting notes, and stories you won't find anywhere else.

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