Red

Acrobat Pinot Noir (Oregon)

Oregon · Oregon Other · United States

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pato · frango assado · cogumelos · queijos macios

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201590 pts

Aromatically complex with hints of dusty compost, peat moss and coffee grounds, this moves gracefully into a lively palate. Orange and lemon peel, black tea and juicy acids highlight a red berry core. This is a totally gulpable and thoroughly delicious young Pinot.
201488 pts

This well-built, aromatic wine smells of fresh raspberries. The mouthfeel is soft and smooth, the tannins subtle and the finish kisses you goodbye with a lick of milk chocolate.
201387 pts

A sleek mix of tart berry, stem and herb, along with a hint of oak and chocolate, this is a fair value in a widely available, drink-now Oregon Pinot. The wine oak-aged for six months, whether in neutral or re-staved is not indicated.
201286 pts

Deep in color and lushly scented, this wine speaks of moist earth, dark chocolate and black cherry. While the start is promising, the palate falters a bit as the wine thins out and quickly loses its fruit.
201188 pts

The Acrobat bottling is one of Oregon's best sub-$20 Pinot Noirs, and a fine example of what might be called “new wave” styling. It's sleek, nervy, built on a spine of steel rather than wood. The bright berry fruit carries a pleasing hint of chocolate.