- Certified Sustainable
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Shea Estate Vineyard (Yamhill-Carlton AVA)
- Planted in 1988-1989
- 350–600 ft. elevation
- Selections from the best barrels from the vintage
- Marine sedimentary soil over fractured sandstone
- Aged 15 months in French oak barrels (50% new)
- 13.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
Oregon
Appellation:
Yamhill-Carlton District
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-SHA-60-22 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
""Pretty, enticing aromas of rose petals and dried cherries lead to generous, almost sweet fruit flavors, ample oak spices and a broad, layered texture. It,s a best-barrel blend of the biggest and boldest parts of the Shea Vineyard. Ripe, generous and structured, with moderate tannins and underlying acidity.""
Vinous
Score
94+
Date
""The 2022 Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard Homer mixes licorice with cola and balsamic-infused black cherries. A silky wave of mineral-inflected red and blue fruits envelops the palate, guided by brisk acidity. It finishes with chewy persistence and length as a hint of tart blackberry mingles with edgy tannins and a tinge of sour citrus punctuates the experience. Time is on our side with the 2022.""
Wine Spectator
Score
94
Date
""Broad-shouldered yet rich and polished, with expressive flavors of raspberry and pomegranate highlighted by cinnamon, orange peel and dusky spice notes that end with medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2034.""
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2024-11-20
"A poised and ethereal pinot with red fruit character, offering notes of peach skin, dried flowers and crushed stone. Medium-bodied, fresh and weightless on the palate with vivid acidity and a delicate finish. Attractive mineral tension at the end. Drink or hold."
2021
Vinous
Score
95+
Date
2024-01-01
"The 2021 Pinot Noir Homer Shea Vineyard is seductively spicy in character, with depths of woodland berries, cloves, star anise and cedar shavings forming its alluring bouquet. This is a model of elegance: a dense wave of ripe red fruits and spices is effortlessly lifted by brilliant acidity, and a primary staining slowly saturates the palate toward the close. The Homer finishes classically dry and crunchy, structured yet fresh and balanced for a long, steady evolution. While already a pleasure due to its beautifully integrated oak (43% new), the real magic will come forward with maturity."
2021
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
94
Date
2024-10-03
"The 2021 Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard Homer is a similar ruby color and expresses the power and depth of Shea. In the glass, it™s noted with a more woodsy herbal profile, including notes of pine needles, cherries, baking spices, and cedar. Medium-bodied, it has a good deal of structure, with ripe tannins, ripe acidity, and an angular feel as well as a bit more richness through the palate. It™s going to be worth holding for another 6-12 months and drinking over the coming 12-15 years."
2021
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2024-01-01
"Structured and a bit taut for now, but offers refined cherry and raspberry flavors laced with mineral and black tea accents. Builds toward broad-shouldered tannins. 300 cases made. - TF"