CostcoWineBlog.com

Top Menu

  • Home
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Forums
  • Find a Costco

Main Menu

  • HOME
  • Start Here
  • Wine Reviews
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Chardonnay
    • French
    • Italian
    • Pinot Grigio
    • Kirkland Wines
    • Malbec
    • Merlot
    • Other Red
    • Other White
    • Pinot Noir
    • Sauvignon Blanc
    • Spanish
    • Sparkling
    • Syrah
    • Zinfandel
  • Top Picks
  • Forums
  • Features
  • Best of the Year
  • Our Books
    • Decoding Spanish Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to the High Value, World Class Wines of Spain
    • Decoding Italian Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying the Grapes, Regions, Practices and Culture of the ‘Land of Wine.’
    • Decoding French Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying the Fruits of the French Terroir
    • Around the Wine World in 40 Pages: An Exploration Guide for the Beginning Wine Enthusiast
    • A Gentle Slaughter of the Perfect Kind (Fiction)
    • The Callisto Symphony (Fiction)
  • Home
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Forums
  • Find a Costco

logo

The #1 Source for Independent Reviews of Costco Wines

CostcoWineBlog.com

  • HOME
  • Start Here
  • Wine Reviews
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Chardonnay
    • French
    • Italian
    • Pinot Grigio
    • Kirkland Wines
    • Malbec
    • Merlot
    • Other Red
    • Other White
    • Pinot Noir
    • Sauvignon Blanc
    • Spanish
    • Sparkling
    • Syrah
    • Zinfandel
  • Top Picks
  • Forums
  • Features
  • Best of the Year
  • Our Books
    • Decoding Spanish Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to the High Value, World Class Wines of Spain
    • Decoding Italian Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying the Grapes, Regions, Practices and Culture of the ‘Land of Wine.’
    • Decoding French Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying the Fruits of the French Terroir
    • Around the Wine World in 40 Pages: An Exploration Guide for the Beginning Wine Enthusiast
    • A Gentle Slaughter of the Perfect Kind (Fiction)
    • The Callisto Symphony (Fiction)
  • 2016 Kirkland Signature Oakville Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

  • 2017 Tuck Beckstoffer The Seventy Five Wine Company Est 75 Cabernet Sauvignon

  • 2014 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Haut Lafitte

  • 2016 Kirkland Signature Series Premier Cru Chablis

  • 2014-2015 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva

Pinot Noir
Home›Pinot Noir›2015 Oregon Territory Pinot Noir

2015 Oregon Territory Pinot Noir

By Editor
July 4, 2018
6962
0
Share:
Oregon Territory Pinot Noir

Happy July 4th. Today we’re reviewing a delicious Pinot Noir from a top name in Oregon.  Oregon Territory is the 2nd label of Paul O’Brien Winery which produces a range of top notch wines in the state.

I had to do a little poking around to find out where in Oregon this fruit came from since Paul O’Brien is based in Roseburg, OR in the Umpqua Valley in the southwestern corner of the state.  According to Wine Enthusiast, 20% of the fruit is Willamette Valley which is great, but I couldn’t find where the rest originated.

It’s worth noting Wine Enthusiast also went 90 points on this wine, which is pretty impressive.  I felt it was pretty close too but not quite breaking the 90 range for me.

The nose is beautiful, inviting, floral and perfumey; nice medium mouthfeel, flavors of Dr. Pepper and cherry cola, wild strawberry, with notes of white chocolate and pepper towards the finish.

The finish is excellent and a clear highlight as it lingers for longer than most wines like this under $20 (price at my Costco was $16.99).  We paired with Italian herb chicken and asparagus which was worked pretty good.

Oregon Territory Pinot NoirI’m always a little favorable towards the Oregon wines, having spent so much time in state, and loving every second of it.  But the wines from Oregon (and Washington State) just continue to get better and better, and I love to find them at Costco.

Enjoy this one especially if you’re a Pinot fan and are looking for something new to try.  Often times the Pinot selection at the Costcos around me fails to turn up anything new, which is part of the reason I scooped this one up right away.  A good buy here.

CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 88 points

Costco item number: ? (didn’t get it, will update if anyone has it)

Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA

Alc. 14.2%

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

Previous Article

2016 Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay

Next Article

2016 Ruffino Il Ducale Toscana

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • 2016 Kirkland Signature Carneros Pinot Noir
    Kirkland WinesPinot Noir

    2016 Kirkland Signature Carneros Pinot Noir

    August 29, 2018
    By Erin Reyes
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards
    FeaturesPinot Noir

    Blind Tasting Three Costco Pinot Noirs from Willamette Valley Vineyards

    December 18, 2018
    By Editor
  • 2008 pieza el caidero calatayud
    Cabernet SauvignonChardonnayFrenchItalianMalbecMerlotOther RedOther WhitePinot GrigioPinot NoirSauvignon BlancSpanishSyrahZinfandel

    90 Point Rated Costco Wines from 2014 So Far

    July 19, 2014
    By Editor
  • 2012 Kirkland Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
    Kirkland WinesPinot Noir

    2012 Kirkland Signature Series Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

    April 16, 2015
    By Editor
  • 2013 Acacia Pinot Noir - Carneros
    Pinot Noir

    2013 Acacia Carneros Pinot Noir

    June 20, 2015
    By Editor
  • Cabernet SauvignonChardonnayFrenchItalianMalbecMerlotOther RedOther WhitePinot GrigioPinot NoirSauvignon BlancSpanishSyrahZinfandel

    French Wine Book Volume 2 Now Available

    August 31, 2013
    By Editor

Join Our Community of Costco Wine Fans

We simply email you new reviews; no spam, ever

Latest Comments

  • Editor
    on
    February 10, 2019
    Thanks for the note Eric. Rating it 360 (4X90) might turn some heads. Glad ...

    2014 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Haut Lafitte

  • Eric Morris
    on
    February 10, 2019
    Why would a bottle 4x’s as good only be rated 3-4 points higher? Are the ...

    2014 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Haut Lafitte

  • IGA
    on
    February 6, 2019
    I don't disagree with the tasting notes, but I liked this wine a lot more than ...

    2016 Kirkland Signature Series Premier Cru Chablis

  • LAprGuy
    on
    February 1, 2019
    Just tried this. It’s “not too sweet and fruity” is an excellent critique of this ...

    2016 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur

  • Jenn
    on
    January 31, 2019
    Couldn't agree more on the Bordeaux...discovered this gem a couple of weeks ago! Going back to ...

    2016 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur

From the Costco Wine Blog Forums

  • 2016 Cline Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel
    5 hours, 50 minutes ago
  • 2016 Kirkland Signature Oakville Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
    3 days, 5 hours ago
  • 2017 Tuck Beckstoffer The Seventy Five Wine Company Est 75 Cabernet Sauvignon
    1 week ago
  • 2016 Juan Gil Monastrell Jumilla
    1 week, 2 days ago
  • 2014 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Haut Lafitte
    2 weeks ago

Timeline

  • February 23, 2019

    2016 Cline Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel

  • February 22, 2019

    Special Announcement: Decoding Spanish Wine Is Now Available

  • February 20, 2019

    2016 Kirkland Signature Oakville Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

  • February 16, 2019

    2017 Tuck Beckstoffer The Seventy Five Wine Company Est 75 Cabernet Sauvignon

  • February 13, 2019

    2016 Juan Gil Monastrell Jumilla

logo

This site is 100% independently written by fans of Costco wines with the goal to build a community of like minded Costco wine fans, and to share great wines picks so we all can find wines that we enjoy.

NOTE: This site is not affiliated with Costco Wholesale Corporation in any official way.

We'd love to send you our new reviews. We promise never to spam you or share your email. If you have something to share with us, please let us know. We hope you enjoy the site.

Follow us

  • Recent

  • Comments

  • Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel

    2016 Cline Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Zinfandel

    By Editor
    February 23, 2019
  • Decoding Spanish Wine

    Special Announcement: Decoding Spanish Wine Is Now Available

    By Editor
    February 22, 2019
  • 2016 Kirkland Oakville Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

    2016 Kirkland Signature Oakville Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

    By Editor
    February 20, 2019
  • Editor
    on
    February 10, 2019

    2014 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Haut Lafitte

    Thanks for the note ...
  • Eric Morris
    on
    February 10, 2019

    2014 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Haut Lafitte

    Why would a bottle ...
  • IGA
    on
    February 6, 2019

    2016 Kirkland Signature Series Premier Cru Chablis

    I don't disagree with ...

Join Our Community of Costco Wine Fans

We simply email you new reviews; no spam, ever

Find us on Apple News

  • Home
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Review and Sample Policy
  • Forums
© Copyright CostcoWineBlog.com. All rights reserved.