2009 Vintage

California Grapevine
August-September 2010
91 Points, Second Place
2009 Pinot gris
Willamette Valley

"Medium-light yellow color; attractive, forward, floral, citrussy, ripe stone fruit aroma with hints of ginger and minerality; medium-full body; slightly rich, supple, white peach and ripe pear flavors with a slight hint of residual sugar and a touch of lime zest; crisp finish; lingering aftertaste. Very highly recommended."

Wine & Spirits
October 2010
90 Points
2009 Pinot gris
Willamette Valley

"This is a lean, angular wine with scents of dried apple and a toasty note of lees. The flavors are firm and pear-like, with a minerality that makes it a good foil for lemon-scented sand dabs" - Patrick Comiskey

Wine Advocate
October 28, 2011
90 Points
2009 Pinot noir
Reserve

"The 2009 Pinot Noir Reserve is a blend of all seven vineyards with which Raptor Ridge works. It is free of any greenness while displaying notes of toasty oak, spice box, and black fruits. On the palate it exhibits plenty of depth, layered fruit, a bit of succulence, and good concentration. It should drink well through 2019."

Wine Advocate
October 28, 2011
90 Points
2009 Pinot noir
Shea

"The 2009 Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard offers up darker fruits including black cherry and black raspberry as well as some structure. Succulent on the palate, this lengthy effort is likely to have a positive evolution of 1-2 years."

Wine & Spirits
August 2011
89 Points
2009 Pinot noir
Willamette Valley

"Warm molasses-spice notes mark this wine's dark cherry flavors. It gains definition after a day of air, the flavors more delineated. A ripe style for miso-glazed salmon."