The 2018 Bergstrom Silice Pinot Noir from the Chehalem Mountains in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, is a red wine produced by Bergstrom Winery. This vintage, bottled with a cork closure, has an alcohol content of 13.5%. It is noted for its complex and layered profile, drawing positive reviews across the board.

James Suckling awarded this wine a notable 94 points, describing it as "instantly appealing" with a "powerfully fragrant" bouquet that includes violets, blackcurrants, and purple cherries, complemented by wild herbs and spices. He praises its "smooth, succulent feel" and "sleek, fine tannins" that lead to a "supple, silky run to the finish." Suckling concludes that it is "such a consistent wine" suitable for drinking now or holding.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gave it 92+ points, noting its "broody aromas of tar and dark fruits" with hints of dried herbs and flowers. The medium-bodied palate is "firm and fresh," with dark fruits that are "still youthfully coiled." The reviewer suggests giving it a couple of years in the bottle for optimal enjoyment.

Wine Spectator also commended this Pinot Noir with a 93-point score, highlighting its "vibrantly structured and wiry" nature. The wine offers "raspberry and cherry flavors" with basil and spice notes that evolve into "mineral-tinged tannins" on the long finish. They recommend drinking it now through 2028.

Wine Enthusiast's Paul Gregutt matched this score with another 93 points, pointing out "scents of sweet baking spices and milk chocolate" alongside "ripe red-berry fruit and drying minerals." He praises the wine’s depth and the "mineral-soaked finish" that lingers. Gregutt suggests allowing another year or two of bottle age for a better drinking experience.

Vinous, with Josh Raynolds providing the review, also awarded 93 points. He describes the wine as "translucent ruby-red" with a "highly perfumed bouquet" that includes "candied cherry, raspberry, allspice, and succulent herbs," with a "sexy floral note" that emerges over time. Raynolds mentions its "concentrated red fruit and floral pastille flavors" supported by juicy acidity and a mineral nuance, finishing with "strong, gently tannic persistence."

Wine & Spirits gave the wine 91 points, noting its "saturated red-cherry flavors and a rich humus scent." They describe it as "assertive and smooth, with a feral note in the tannins that calls for game."

Overall, the 2018 Bergstrom Silice Pinot Noir is well-regarded for its complexity, fragrant bouquet, and balanced structure, making it a notable choice among Pinot Noir enthusiasts.