Deep magenta. Fresh red berries, candied rose, cola and allspice on the highly perfumed nose. Fleshy and seamless on the palate, offering spice-tinged bitter cherry and black raspberry flavors that turn sweeter with air. The floral note comes back on the gently tannic, focused finish, which lingers with strong tenacity. 25% new oak. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, August 2020)
Deep magenta. Fresh red berries, candied rose, cola and allspice on the highly perfumed nose. Fleshy and seamless on the palate, offering spice-tinged bitter cherry and black raspberry flavors that turn sweeter with air. The floral note comes back on the gently tannic, focused finish, which lingers with strong tenacity. 25% new oak. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, August 2020)
1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2020
Black cherry, mushroom, spice, earthy Pinot with light fruit showing through.
Black cherry, mushroom, spice, earthy Pinot with light fruit showing through.
1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2016
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.7
Cherry jello, sour cherries and strawberries on the palate with a slight meatiness in the background. A touch of tobacco lets you know it's pinot - but the intensity of the fruit keeps it new world. The palate has lots of acid, but a bit one note in the delivery.
Cherry jello, sour cherries and strawberries on the palate with a slight meatiness in the background. A touch of tobacco lets you know it's pinot - but the intensity of the fruit keeps it new world. The palate has lots of acid, but a bit one note in the delivery.
Jan 30th, 2015
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
