Cali vs. Oregon Pinot Challenge

Well these are two of the better Pinot Producers on the West Coast and both showed really well on day 1 and 2. Here you go.


2014 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Lewis MacGregor Estate Vineyard
 – USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (6/13/2026)
Day 1: Glasvin Obsession Pinot Stem. Natural cork. Cranberry, smoke, floral, minerals, strawberries, raspberries and menthol. Medium plus finish. 92 points
Day 2: Very elegant Pinot from California from one of the original pioneers of good Pinot. Sour cherry, strawberries, minerals, rose petals, dust, earth and mushrooms. Nice acidity.
Recommendatoin: For those who like a more Old World Style. (92 points)
  • 2016 Winderlea Pinot Noir Murto Vineyard – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills (6/13/2026)
    Day 1: Excellent with strawberries, minerals, dust, raspberries, floral and wood. Complex and medium plus finish. Outstanding. 93 points
    Day 2: Really digging this on day 2 with strawberries, underbrush violets, wood, minerals, raspberries, soy and earth. Very Old World in nature. 93.5 points
    Recommendation: Highly!!! (93 points)

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