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The Yamhill Carlton District AVA, located in the northern Willamette Valley was described by Ken Wright in his original petition to the then BATF (now known as TTB) as a “south-facing bowl containing a series of horseshoe-shaped eroded read more...hills”. This area surrounds the cities of Yamhill and Carlton and also straddles the Yamhill and Washington County border.

Like the Dundee Hills, soil is a crucial factor to the style of wines made in the region. The AVA’s ancient sedimentary rock imparts aromas and flavors such as coffee, cocoa, anise, cedar and tobacco into wines made from grapes grown in the region.

Like other Willamette Valley AVAs, only those vineyards falling within defined elevations (in this case between 200 and 1,000 feet) are permitted to use the AVA designation. This trend amongst the new Willamette Valley sub-appellations, such as the Yamhill Carlton District, only reaffirms Oregon as the leader of ‘terroir’ and quality consciousness in North America.

Given the orientation of vineyards and unique soil conditions found in the AVA, expect the Yamhill Carlton District to be a leading producer of concentrated, and lush styles of Oregon Pinot Noir for years to come. As with other Willamette Valley AVAs, only those vineyards falling within defined elevations (in this case between 200 and 1,000 feet) are permitted to use the AVA designation. This trend amongst the new Willamette Valley sub-appellations, such as the Yamhill Carlton District, only reaffirms Oregon as the leader of ‘terroir’ consciousness in North America.

Given the orientation of vineyards and the unique soil conditions found in the AVA, the Yamhill Carlton District is poised to be a leading producer of a distinctive and lush style of Oregon Pinot Noir for years to come.    (hide)

grapelab reviewed Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2006:

November 2009

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Watching their daughter age on a label is a little disturbing but our love of Dorian Gray aside, the Elizabeth's Reserve is great wine. Silky, rich & decadent with black cherry framed in copious oak.

Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2006

Starting at $24^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Radakor reviewed Soter Vineyards Beacon Hill Pinot Noir Yamhill Carlton District 2002:

August 2009

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Soter Vineyards Beacon Hill Pinot Noir Yamhill Carlton District 2002

Starting at $50^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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giordano14 reviewed Yamhill Valley Pinot Noir 2007:

July 2009

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Yamhill Valley Pinot Noir 2007

Starting at $17^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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paulc reviewed Willakenzie Estate Pinot Noir 2007:

July 2009

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Willakenzie Estate Pinot Noir 2007

Starting at $22^.39 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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kbstuhr reviewed Yamhill Valley Pinot Noir 2007:

April 2009

kbstuhr

I love me some Pinot

Yamhill Valley Pinot Noir 2007

Starting at $17^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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deaners7 reviewed Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2006:

March 2009

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Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2006

Starting at $24^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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HondaJohn reviewed Twelve Pinot Noir 144 2005:

January 2009

HondaJohn

Solid Oregon Pinot ... in fact I think this is better pinot than some of the better known names. Very burgundian in style with silkiness and a nice earthiness with good layers of red fruit.

Twelve Pinot Noir 144 2005

Starting at $45^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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ssmccall reviewed Soter Vineyards Beacon Hill Pinot Noir Yamhill Carlton District 2003:

December 2008

ssmccall

2003 was a very hot year in OR. This wine reflects that vintage: powerfully ripe, monolithic, and still very primary. Lovely pinot texture is offset by a jammy, one-dimensional palate. May yet evolve into something more...

Soter Vineyards Beacon Hill Pinot Noir Yamhill Carlton District 2003

Starting at $50^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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neubs reviewed Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Notorious 2007:

December 2008

neubs

Went to their Pinot Futures Release party on Thanksgiving weekend and this is an excellent wine. Big, balanced.

Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Notorious 2007

Starting at $69^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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thesnag reviewed Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvee Pinot Noir 2005:

December 2008

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Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvee Pinot Noir 2005

Starting at $39^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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