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!
1 person found it helpfulMay 15th, 2021
Oh, Mikey, Mikey! Beautiful grapes.
Oh, Mikey, Mikey! Beautiful grapes.
Mar 29th, 2017
Love. Tasted this blind and guessed grand cru burgundy, either Morey or Gevrey. Turns out it's from Dundee and made by the assistant winemaker at SQN. Very earthy, with a nice funk that blew off with a little time in glass. This is all old world; earth, mushroom, wet leaves, and some smoke shroud the fruit, all framed by great acidity and a nice frame. Something to seek out if you're a Burghound.
Love. Tasted this blind and guessed grand cru burgundy, either Morey or Gevrey. Turns out it's from Dundee and made by the assistant winemaker at SQN. Very earthy, with a nice funk that blew off with a little time in glass. This is all old world; earth, mushroom, wet leaves, and some smoke shroud the fruit, all framed by great acidity and a nice frame. Something to seek out if you're a Burghound.
Nov 22nd, 2016
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
