| Rating | 95 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Appellation |
Willamette Valley Oregon USA |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $90.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2025-06-09 |
Perfect For
Holiday Meals, Long-Term Aging, Treat Yo'self
Drink If You Like
Gamay, Merlot , Pinot Noir
Iterum Old Friend Quailhurst Estate Pinot Noir 2021 Review
Veteran winemaker Joe Dobbes has worked with the Qualhurst Vineyard since 2003. This specific site — that sits high in the Northern Chehalem Mountains AVA — was actually the source of fruit behind Dobbes’ first single-vineyard Pinot Noir bottling under the Dobbes Family label. Now, he works with it to make this wine for the Iterum label. It offers a savory nose with plush red fruit, herbs, and sweet spices. The palate is graceful with present, but balanced, oak influence and a seamless integration between acid and fruit.
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