Hyland Estates, Dundee Oregon; DipWSET; CSW
Focused bright red fruit, with gentle fine knit tannin. Balanced and flavor, and just the beginning of an outstanding portfolio. — 6 years ago
Phillipe Melkas 1st vintage (i think?) of this st emillion grand cru classe. Earthy funky had some power to it. No cab sav in this one but but drinks like its there. Intense blackberry, dusty leather and scorched earth. At 7 years old this was still young and tannic as double hockey sticks. Fun to drink but sorta wish id waited another 7 years — 6 years ago
Really outstanding. Nose of vanilla pastry cream, like breaking open a fresh eclair or something. Full rounded palate finishes with red apple skins and buttery brioche. — 6 years ago
Didnt know anything about this bottle when i opened it, what a nice suprise though! Sweaty earthy funk over maraschino cherry and tart cranberry. Im not typically a gamay lover, but this is a must have for those tuesday night allstars. — 6 years ago
Darker blue and purple fruit tones with wet earthy funk. This is what all pinots want to be when they grow up. 1999 vintage — 6 years ago
If you thought mixing sauv blanc and tequila was a bad idea... you are a rational human being, and completely correct. Everclear poured over cooked grapes and tainted by oak smoke. For novelty purposes only. — 6 years ago
05 showed supple balck fruit complimented with leather, roasted herbs and pleasant earthiness. Tannins had mellowed to a soft, polished feel. Lovelely — 6 years ago
Almost 20 years old and going strong! Still some fresh red fruits in there with clove, smoked paprika and strawberry fruit leather. Has some development but never wouldve guessed its a 1999 — 6 years ago
Joe Paradise
Age worthy gamay? From Oregon?! 2007 still going strong!
candied bacon, sugar plum, soft polished and still lively. — 5 years ago