Popped and poured in a Grassl Cru. The fairly light translucent garnet color but excellent intensity present a textbook example of the difference between concentration and extraction. It initially shows evergreen inflected dark cherry on the nose, while a layer of very fine tannin latches on to pure fruit on the palate like Velcro. It broadens out and takes on more savory notes with air. Excellent now and I look forward to seeing what more age will bring to the table. — 4 years ago
Less interesting than previous tastings of this case in my cellar...cork was dry and shattered even with Durant...tannic and brutish...mid body never showed up much and day later in decanter was the best cough menthol cough syrup ever :) — 5 years ago
Looks like the Warriors are going down 3-1. Shame on us for celebrating with Champange early.
At least we are on to the gold standard of Bandol Rosé. Cheers to Durant playing the rest of the series.
2016 is offering so much more with two plus years in bottle. — 5 years ago
Lemon verbena and minerality dominate the high tone nose. Playful and light across the palate, but has gorgeous depth to fill all the surfaces. A lingering and nuanced finish. Can’t wait to put my efforts into these vines. Thanks Isabelle for this vintage. — 5 years ago
Complètement différent de celle bue il y a quelques années. En fait, les 2011 bu durant le voyage se sont montrés accessibles, goumands et à point. Cette bouteille était délicieuse, d’une fraicheur et surtout pas de sur maturation. Ca pinotte dans le tapis. C’est fruité et doté d’une belle longueur. J’adore! — 5 years ago
This 2013 blew our collective minds! Old vines, unique terroir of the Dundee Hills AVA. Perfect balance with vibrancy; earth, fruit, and tannin come together and honor the great legacy of a master sorely missed, rest her soul, Patty Greene! Now this is tremendous example of the heights an Oregon Pinot can reach!! — 5 years ago
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I forget the vintage. Disappointing as many have told me how good this house is. — 10 months ago