Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.1

Drinking quite well for a 30 year old from a media panned vintage. I should add that I’ve had a fair number of pleasurable experiences with aged 1995s. In fact, Domaine Serene’s 1995 from magnum last year was flat out great. Back in these days the Winemakers Cuvée was the entry level Panther Creek Pinot Noir. This one today is not at all tired by color, aroma, or taste. Blackberry fruit, firm fresh acidity, and resolved tannins. Has granular sediment poking on three-fourths in that should be decanted off. My mistake but still enjoyable to the end. — 3 days ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.1

28-year-old basic selection of Basserman’s dry Riesling. With impressive vitality, it still offers an expressive spectrum of fruit and Mittel Haardt Pfalz terroir. A regional wine that displays premier cru quality. — a month ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.5

Tom had this a month ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.3

Full and peculiar captivating aromatics. I very rarely get vegetal aromas from Riesling but this one is loaded with them. First and foremost, ripe green bell peppers. On the palate it’s all upfront, delicious, yellow fruits and late summer sunshine. Second comes the flint and slate propelling the long, satisfying finish. — 5 days ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.0

This 3-year-old Sauvignon Blanc is in a very nice spot right now. Salty yellow plum fruit with structured fresh acidity. — 21 days ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.0

Reminds me of a good, dry, White Pinot Noir more than anything else. Has body, texture, and enjoyable flavor. Not vintage dated but I have reason to believe this bottling is around 3 years old. — a month ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.1

A peculiar cloudy orange blend with peculiar aromas, flavors, and odd attractions. Jasmine, orange rind, and spicy hops. Towards the end of the bottle it looks and tastes more like a good, light-bodied, fruity yet dry, sensibly hopped IPA. — a month ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.2

Pronounced middle-Mosel terroir with 9% alcohol. At 28 years this estate Kabinett has shed all of its initial juiciness and replaced it with slate mineral earthiness and a firm handshake. — 10 days ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.4

45-year-old Napa Cabernet. The good old days. Great nose with cedar, fine leather, roast beef, iodine, and iron continue on the palate. Fully resolved tannins in the long, complex, gratifying finish. I wish I had a few more bottles. — 13 days ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.3

Wine media critics often jump to immediate conclusions. This 375ml rascal, however, took 3 days of tasting before it earned its 3 stars. Day one it was severely tight and lean. Day two sent a more welcoming invitation. Day three it was shining generously. — a month ago