Winery - Vista Hills
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Vista Hills keeps its wines at moderate alcohol levels; this is just over 13%, which many Pinot Noir lovers will appreciate. It puts the emphasis on aroma and finesse, and keeps the wine graceful and delicate. Rhubarb, strawberry and pie cherry fruit is dappled with fresh herbs. Lovely balance throughout.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There is a meaty undercurrent to this reserve Pinot Noir from a neighboring (non-estate) vineyard; a sense of blood and fat just below the tart, spicy red fruits. All of the 2007 Pinots from Vista Hills have the restraint and elegance to reveal some added dimensions. This runs the gamut from watermelon to raspberry to black cherry, with excellent concentration and depth.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Full-flavored, broadly-displayed and engaging with a mix of cranberry, raspberry and Bing cherry, this tasty Pinot Noir fills in the back end with pleasing barrel flavors. Buttered toast and caramel give it a smooth and creamy finish, and the alcohol is right at 13.5%.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Vista Hills is in a sweet spot in the Dundee Hills, with neighbors including DDO and Domaine Serene. This puts the fruit front and center, a panoply of berries and melon, lightly edged with toast. Warm, forward and palate-friendly, it rolls into a finish with a hint of sassafras.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Oregon Pinot Gris doesn’t get more fresh and refreshing than this zippy number from Vista Hills. With alcohol at just 13.2%, it is truly food-friendly, with elegant and light herbal notes across fresh apple and pear.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The estate Pinot Gris from Vista Hills shows a streak of pine resin that enlivens the naturally juicy pear and gooseberry fruit. It’s spicy and strong, crisp and clean— just right for a pesto dish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This intriguing Pinot Noir mixes spices with tart cranberry fruit, then shows some barrel time with toast and vanilla layers taking over through the finish. It’s got more weight than the lower priced Treehouse bottling, but still feels elegant, with firm acids and alcohol just around 13.4%.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Another fine estate-grown Pinot Gris from Vista Hills, with plenty of green apple and Bosch pear fruit, along with some light cinnamon spice. There is also a suggestion of flower in both the nose and the mouth, but overall it’s a bigger wine than that, with the fruit front and center.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Strawberry preserves, leather and chocolate are all in the mix here, nicely mingled and mutually supportive. This is a sinuous, fleshy, fruit-driven wine, but there’s plenty of chocolaty oak in the soft, lightly peppery finish. Forward and appealing, this is one to enjoy right now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Smooth and fruity, this seductive wine is front-loaded with pretty cherry fruit. It shows a little herb and loam in the midpalate, and that pretty fruit fades away gently, leaving a harmonious, give-me-another-sip aftertaste.
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