Winery Acclaim Results
Jan. 25 2012
Erath 2009 Bishop Creek Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton District
89 points WineSpectator.com
Taut, firm and distinctive for its lively raspberry and red plum fruit wrapped in powdery tannins, lingering enticingly on the refined finish.
Oct. 31 2011
Erath 2009 Bishop Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton
90 points The Wine Advocate
The 2009 Pinot Noir Bishops Creek Vineyard raises the bar. Aromas of wood smoke, cinnamon, brown sugar, incense, and assorted red fruits inform the nose of a succulent, supple, impeccably balanced wine that has above average concentration and depth for the vintage. It will provide optimum drinking through 2019.
Oct. 24 2011
Erath 2009 Bishop Creek Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton District
“Outstanding ” Wine Press Northwest
Horner makes vineyard-designate Pinot Noir from five American Viticultural Areas, and his standard barrel program of 40% new French oak for 15 months seemingly provides alluring sweet spice and roundness to each project. Here, it helps imparts notes of Dr Pepper, toffee and cinnamon Red Hots to the theme of black currant jam, strawberry pie, cherry cola and fresh-cut rhubarb. This may be the most hedonistic of the 2009 collection, but there’s ample acidity for traditional Pinot Noir pairings of poultry and salmon.
Aug. 1 2011
Erath 2009 Bishop Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton District
89 points International Wine Cellar
Deep, bright red. Fresh aromas of black raspberry, strawberry and five-spice powder. Ripe and supple, with a silky texture to the flavors of ripe red and dark berries. Finishes sweet and persistent, with lingering oak spiciness and a hint of vanilla bean.
Dec. 31 2009
Erath 2006 Bishop Creek Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton District
92 points - “#98 - Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2009” Wine Enthusiast
Bishop Creek designation from Erath, this dark-toned, deep and concentrated Pinot Noir is one to cellar. The fruit is seamless, sappy and dense, suggesting a mix of ripe berries. Fourteen months in French oak, about 40% new, seems just right, as the barrel notes of toast and coffee dance around the juicy berry flavors without smothering them.
