Soter Vineyards
In the mid-1980s, Tony Soter began working as a consulting winemaker in the Napa Valley, assisting luminaries such as Araujo, Niebaum-Coppola, Shafer, Spottswoode, Viader and Dalla Valle. In 1982, he established his own winery – Etude – where he focused on Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon of noteworthy caliber and artisan focus. After years of mentoring and encouraging some of Napa Valley's most respected growers and winemakers, he ended his consulting roles to focus exclusively on Soter Vineyards and his family in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The Soter's sole Estate vineyard today, Mineral Springs Ranch, is a 240-acre savanna-like oak woodland and grazing land located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. It is the home to 30 acres of Pinot Noir originally planted in 2002. Two acres of Chardonnay were included in the 2006 plantings and are devoted entirely to method champenoise sparkling wine production. Located just east of the town of Carlton, the ranch is perched on a mesa with gentle slopes and commanding views of the surrounding Yamhill-Carlton District. Our production facilities and hospitality buildings are here as well, allowing us complete control of all operations. Farming Practice:Practicing Organic
Soter 'Mineral Springs Ranch' Pinot Noir 2018
$64.95 $85.33
James Suckling 99 "Hibiscus and perfectly ripe strawberries, like the best parcel in a top Tokyo department store. Hints of crushed stone and some lemon grass.
Soter 'Estate' Pinot Noir 2019
$48.95 $64.00
Wine Spectator 94 "A wine with dimension and grace, this Pinot has tiers of raspberry, mineral and dusky spice that build expression and tension toward refined tannins.
Planet Oregon Pinot Noir 2020
$17.95 $24.00
Tasting Notes "Classic Oregon Pinot Noir with flavors of fresh bing cherries, tart cranberries, and northwest strawberries. Lithe and versatile, this wine shows a firm core
Soter Vineyards 'North Valley' Chardonnay 2019
$24.95 $33.06
Jeb Dunnuck 95 "Coming from the incredibly talented team at Alban Vineyards, the 2019 Chardonnay had just been bottled two weeks prior to this tasting, yet
Soter 'Mineral Springs' Brut Rose 2017
$56.95 $74.66
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Oregon » Yamhill-Carlton District
Wine Spectator 92 "Polished and vibrant, with elegantly expressive strawberry and watermelon flavors accented by hints of fresh ginger and brioche. Drink now. 810 cases made.
Planet Oregon Rose Bubbles Pinot Noir 2021
$22.95 $30.60
Wine Spectator “A festive yet vibrant and well-built Pinot Noir, with lively strawberry, rose petal and stony mineral flavors that finish on a fresh upbeat accent.
Planet Oregon Rose Bubbles Pinot Noir 2020
Wine Spectator “A festive yet vibrant and well-built Pinot Noir, with lively strawberry, rose petal and stony mineral flavors that finish on a fresh upbeat accent.
Planet Oregon Pinot Noir 2019
Wine Spectator 92 "his Pinot layers in the complexity and tension, showing accents of raspberry and cherry that are laced with dusky spice and black tea.
Planet Oregon Rose Bubbles Pinot Noir 2019
Tasting Notes "Bright nose of strawberry and fresh squeezed citrus. Fresh and lively on the palate with flavors of apricot, summer berries and lemonade with
Soter Vineyards 'North Valley' Pinot Noir 2018
Wine Enthusiast 92 Editor's Choice "This earns the Classic' designation with a spot-on mix of blueberry and purple fruit that fill the palate. Those fresh flavors are
Soter Vineyards 'North Valley' Chardonnay 2018
Wine Enthusiast 93 "Compounded with grapes from four AVAs, the reserve sees 23 new oak, just a bit more than the classic bottling. It's rich and
Planet Oregon Pinot Noir 2018
Wine Enthusiast 92 Editor's Choice "Oregon is the value brand from Soter Vineyards, offering exceptional quality at an affordable price. Scents of raspberries laced with pine needles
Soter 'Mineral Springs Ranch' Pinot Noir 2017
James Suckling 97 #39 Top 100 2020 "A selection from a higher and drier location with lower vigor, which delivers more profound phenolic development. The nose
Soter Vineyards 'North Valley' Chardonnay 2017
Wine Enthusiast 93 WE TOP 100 2019 Rank 44 Editor's Choice "North Valley is the blended, midpriced tier of the Soter portfolio, and it overdelivers in every way.
Planet Oregon Pinot Noir 2017
Wine Enthusiast 91 Editor's Choice "Part of the Soter Vineyards portfolio, Planet Oregon offers sustainably farmed, value-priced wines, with a portion of the profits benefitting the
Soter Vineyards 'North Valley' Pinot Noir 2017
Wine Enthusiast 92 Editor's Choice "North Valley is the blended, midpriced tier of the Soter portfolio, and this widely available wine should find a place on the
Soter 'Mineral Springs Ranch' Pinot Noir 2016
Vinous Media 94 "Glistening magenta. Displays expansive, spice- and mineral-accented red/dark berry preserve scents that take on incense and lavender flourishes with air. Juicy, seamless and
Soter 'North Valley' Rose Pinot Noir 2016
Tasting Notes Electric, light-reflecting, translucent color in the glass. Beautiful aromas of white flowers, crenshaw melon, orange peel and cranberries abound. Very high-toned with
Planet Oregon Pinot Noir 2016
Vinous Media 91 "Brilliant red. Fresh red berries, cinnamon and a hint of woodsmoke on the fragrant nose. Pliant raspberry and cherry cola flavors are braced
Soter 'North Valley' Pinot Noir 2016
James Suckling 91 "This offers ripe and juicy strawberries and cherries and some violet and chocolate nuances on the nose. The palate is long and plush,
Soter 'Mineral Springs Ranch' Pinot Noir 2015
James Suckling 98 JS TOP 100 Rank 46 "Tons of pressed violets and lavender as well as blueberries, plenty of herbs, cedar, almonds and acacia come through
Soter 'North Valley' Pinot Noir 2015
James Suckling 93 "This pinot noir shows such energy with cherries, blueberries and blackcurrants. Full body, silky tannins and a mineral and vibrant finish. What a
Soter 'Mineral Springs' Brut Rose 2015
Oregon » Yamhill-Carlton District
Wine Advocate 92 "The 2015 Brut Rosé Mineral Springs comes from biodynamically farmed grapes and is made up of 86% Pinot Noir and 14% Chardonnay. Pale
Soter 'North Valley' Rose Pinot Noir 2015
Tasting Notes Electric, light-reflecting, translucent color in the glass. Beautiful aromas of white flowers, crenshaw melon, orange peel and cranberries abound. Very high-toned with
Planet Oregon Pinot Noir 2015
James Suckling 92 "Fresh and bright aromas of strawberries and flowers follow through to a medium to full body, fine and juicy tannins and a savory
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