Ruby color with aromas of dark red fruits, black tea and herb spice, barrel-aged 10 months in French oak (29% new, 51% neutral, rest in concrete). On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum with leather, graphite, black pepper, tea and herb spice. Pronounced soft fine tannins, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit, herb, spice and flinty wet stone earthy character. Nice now! Will age a bit!
Ruby color with aromas of dark red fruits, black tea and herb spice, barrel-aged 10 months in French oak (29% new, 51% neutral, rest in concrete). On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum with leather, graphite, black pepper, tea and herb spice. Pronounced soft fine tannins, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit, herb, spice and flinty wet stone earthy character. Nice now! Will age a bit!
Apr 17th, 2024
Lovely red fruit with lush mid mouth.
Lovely red fruit with lush mid mouth.
3 people found it helpfulFeb 21st, 2014
Dark and brooding for a Pinot. Rich and elegant, with tannin blending seamlessly behind a solid wall of fruit. I don't think this will age long, but that's alright with me because it is lovely right now.
Dark and brooding for a Pinot. Rich and elegant, with tannin blending seamlessly behind a solid wall of fruit. I don't think this will age long, but that's alright with me because it is lovely right now.
2 people found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2015
Earthy and complex like the soils it was grown from, light fruit and weight.
Earthy and complex like the soils it was grown from, light fruit and weight.
1 person found it helpfulApr 24th, 2018Their flagship Pinot which expresses a diverse terroir planted from 10 clones on 46 acres with 18 different soil types. Aromas of berry fruit and floral notes. On the palate cherry, strawberry and ripe raspberry with citrus and cinnamon spice adding toasty notes. Fine soft tannins, lingering ending with mineral notes. Good now but give it some time if you can resist the urge!
Their flagship Pinot which expresses a diverse terroir planted from 10 clones on 46 acres with 18 different soil types. Aromas of berry fruit and floral notes. On the palate cherry, strawberry and ripe raspberry with citrus and cinnamon spice adding toasty notes. Fine soft tannins, lingering ending with mineral notes. Good now but give it some time if you can resist the urge!
1 person found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2017An Estate Grown Pinot Noir, Ruby color with sweet red fruit aromas and smoky spice notes. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with tobacco, cacao and earthy spice tones. Smooth tannins with balanced acidity on a complex finish leaves with some lingering oak notes.
An Estate Grown Pinot Noir, Ruby color with sweet red fruit aromas and smoky spice notes. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with tobacco, cacao and earthy spice tones. Smooth tannins with balanced acidity on a complex finish leaves with some lingering oak notes.
Sep 22nd, 2016
Sadly, this was the second bottle of the same wine/vintage opened. Both were in decline. Acid and tannins have left the building. Shame, as I really like this wine.
Sadly, this was the second bottle of the same wine/vintage opened. Both were in decline. Acid and tannins have left the building. Shame, as I really like this wine.
Jun 23rd, 2016Cola on the nose and palette. No signs of aging. Tannins are fully integrated. Finish is long and caressing. I love this producer. This Pinot can go toe-to-toe with the best French burgs. God bless America! 😃
Cola on the nose and palette. No signs of aging. Tannins are fully integrated. Finish is long and caressing. I love this producer. This Pinot can go toe-to-toe with the best French burgs. God bless America! 😃
Nov 9th, 2015Brilliant example of Pinot. Precise, lithe and compact. Deftly balanced on the palette. Tannins are polished, sweet and integrated. Nice interplay of redcurrants , sandalwood and hints of truffle. Love this stuff.
Brilliant example of Pinot. Precise, lithe and compact. Deftly balanced on the palette. Tannins are polished, sweet and integrated. Nice interplay of redcurrants , sandalwood and hints of truffle. Love this stuff.
Sep 5th, 2015
2010 vintage from a 375ml. Dark fruit, smoky grilled meat, crushed berries, sour cherry, citrus rind, herb, rose petal. Lush , ripe - delicious. Fine tannin on the finish. Still a baby.
2010 vintage from a 375ml. Dark fruit, smoky grilled meat, crushed berries, sour cherry, citrus rind, herb, rose petal. Lush , ripe - delicious. Fine tannin on the finish. Still a baby.
Jun 22nd, 2015
Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
