Cameron Winery 2011 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Reserve

Just tried this wine for the first time. Received it via routine shipment from the wine club (http://www.northwest-wine.com/Insiders-Oregon-Pinot-noir-Club.html). I had run across Cameron wines a couple of times during trips to Oregon, but had never tried their pinot before now. I must say, this is a terrific wine…particularly for the price point ($30). It’s a medium-bodied pinot with very intense aromas moist earth and dried berries right out of the bottle. With a little time and air, the aromas grow more varied and layered, with hints of sage and perhaps some cedar showing up. The flavors are a mouthful of luscious tart berries and soil (in the best possible way!). As a fan of Oregon pinot, this has instantly become one of my new favorites. Unfortunately, this 2011 Reserve is a very limited production and every online outlet I’ve checked is already sold out. Oh well, guess I’ll have to wait and pounce on the next vintage of Cameron.