Rating 88
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2016
Appellation
Oregon
USA
ABV 13.7%
Price $20.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2018-01-11

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Party Wine, Relaxing After Work

Drink If You Like

Pinot Noir, Zinfandel

Grochau Cellars 'Commuter Cuvée' Pinot Noir 2016 Review

The sustainably-farmed Commuter Cuvée is the epitome of classic Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: slightly confected but fresh cherry cola-like aromas supplemented by notes of mint, cinnamon, red flowers, and dark, wet soil. More weight and spice comes through on the palate, and as a bonus, a portion of the proceeds of each bottle go to charity.

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Grochau Cellars 'Commuter Cuvée' Pinot Noir 2016
The sustainably-farmed Commuter Cuvée is the epitome of classic Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: slightly confected but fresh cherry cola-like aromas supplemented by notes of mint, cinnamon, red flowers, and dark, wet soil. More weight and spice comes through on the palate, and as a bonus, a portion of the proceeds of each bottle go to charity.

Reviewed On: 12-31-2017
88
POINTS
Grochau Cellars 'Commuter Cuvée' Pinot Noir 2016
The sustainably-farmed Commuter Cuvée is the epitome of classic Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: slightly confected but fresh cherry cola-like aromas supplemented by notes of mint, cinnamon, red flowers, and dark, wet soil. More weight and spice comes through on the palate, and as a bonus, a portion of the proceeds of each bottle go to charity.

Reviewed On: 12-31-2017