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So dense and velvety ... notes of burgundy with charred citrus and sandalwood... touches of rose but extracted red fruit ... desiccated cherry with tobacco, clay, and bramble. Super concentrated for Willamette.
So dense and velvety ... notes of burgundy with charred citrus and sandalwood... touches of rose but extracted red fruit ... desiccated cherry with tobacco, clay, and bramble. Super concentrated for Willamette.
Mag! Fruit surprised me for Eola Amity. A kind of denseness that is rare in Oregon. Ripeness has a remarkable precision. This bottle at 20 years could stand up to just about anything.
Mag! Fruit surprised me for Eola Amity. A kind of denseness that is rare in Oregon. Ripeness has a remarkable precision. This bottle at 20 years could stand up to just about anything.
Exceptional finesse in Maggie’s 2014 Pinot that is way beyond varietally faithful. This has real class, and is the most complex Pinot I have tasted from Oregon. Bravo!
Exceptional finesse in Maggie’s 2014 Pinot that is way beyond varietally faithful. This has real class, and is the most complex Pinot I have tasted from Oregon. Bravo!
This was a real treat to enjoy courtesy of @Bryan Kesting being in town, and since we both share an affinity for Antica Terra wines, he was kind enough to bring a 2012 Antikythera.
In the past month, I’ve had the 2012, 2015 and 2017, and this 2012 shows just how incredible these wines can age. I would say this is probably the most impressive OR Pinot I’ve had to date. So much balance here. On the nose, it is quite expressive with potpourri/red and purple floral notes and herb crusted black cherries. The palate is supremely balanced between the herbal/earth/clay like notes encapsulated by underripe red and black fruits and a kiss of sweetness...kirsch like? The core here nods to burgundy with structure. While I don’t think this gets any better, I do think it will cruise for years and evolve in to a somewhat different wine. Thanks again @Bryan Kesting for opening this!
This was a real treat to enjoy courtesy of @Bryan Kesting being in town, and since we both share an affinity for Antica Terra wines, he was kind enough to bring a 2012 Antikythera.
In the past month, I’ve had the 2012, 2015 and 2017, and this 2012 shows just how incredible these wines can age. I would say this is probably the most impressive OR Pinot I’ve had to date. So much balance here. On the nose, it is quite expressive with potpourri/red and purple floral notes and herb crusted black cherries. The palate is supremely balanced between the herbal/earth/clay like notes encapsulated by underripe red and black fruits and a kiss of sweetness...kirsch like? The core here nods to burgundy with structure. While I don’t think this gets any better, I do think it will cruise for years and evolve in to a somewhat different wine. Thanks again @Bryan Kesting for opening this!
My favorite OR Pinot on a trip to Willamette. This wine has intensity and finesse. From older blocks planted in 1989. As good as this is now, it should improve over the next 3-6 years.
My favorite OR Pinot on a trip to Willamette. This wine has intensity and finesse. From older blocks planted in 1989. As good as this is now, it should improve over the next 3-6 years.
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
