Max Geitlinger

Wein RotWild 2020

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Merlot/Cab Sauv - floral, complex, soil based, lipstick like intensity, cassis, tobacco, pepper, pencil lead, chocolate, great intensity, freshness, energy, minerlaity, cassis, good structure. nose now gets so so good. cocoa, juicy and so good. — 6 days ago

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Daniel Bloom

Every Geitlinger had has been a pleasure.

Lyle Fass

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Hartford / Hartford Court

Warrior Princess Block Zena Crown Vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir 2018

Wulf Losee

9.0

2018 open December 2021. This is a solid (a very solid, indeed!) Willamette Pinot. Nothing like this comes out of Burgundy, and the French are poorer for it. Raspberries and nettles on the nose, with bright red fruit on the front of the palate. The fruit immediately surrenders to a dense tannic structure. Slightly sour/mineral finish. It leaves a puckery aftertaste that I find a little off putting.

However, when it comes to tannins, this wine punches way above its weight. This is a tipple you can serve to your Cab bigot friends — but don’t show them the bottle! Tell them that it’s an interesting Red Mountain Cab that you found in Washington State. See how long you can fool them. On the other hand, if you’re a Pinot aficionado, this wine may just be a little too heavy for your tastes. Personally, I like my Pinots to be a little more delicate. I’m giving this a 9.0, because it’s a very good wine, But it’s a little rough around the edges. I suspect it will age quite well, though. — 3 years ago

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