Purple-red, moderately extracted pigment. Aromas of cranberry and blackberry, later barrel tar emerges. Good acid, mouthfeel, rich, almost oily in texture in a good way, raspberry flavor emerges with time, followed by slight skin astringency and bitterness on finish with butter and blackberry (and later lactic) aftertaste. Just a tad alcoholic for what it is, if one were picky, but with food, what’s not to like here? Also ageable given the tannins
Purple-red, moderately extracted pigment. Aromas of cranberry and blackberry, later barrel tar emerges. Good acid, mouthfeel, rich, almost oily in texture in a good way, raspberry flavor emerges with time, followed by slight skin astringency and bitterness on finish with butter and blackberry (and later lactic) aftertaste. Just a tad alcoholic for what it is, if one were picky, but with food, what’s not to like here? Also ageable given the tannins
Sep 27th, 2020
Med ruby color with a peppery dark fruit character. Current with a hint of vanilla. Nice acidity and surprisingly bold for such a baby. Cellular for a few years and it should really take off.
Med ruby color with a peppery dark fruit character. Current with a hint of vanilla. Nice acidity and surprisingly bold for such a baby. Cellular for a few years and it should really take off.
Oct 19th, 2021
Drank with swordfish and tapenade sauce at dads. Excellent pairing. Some of the best earthiness I’ve ever had. Great finish. Ribbon ridge.
Drank with swordfish and tapenade sauce at dads. Excellent pairing. Some of the best earthiness I’ve ever had. Great finish. Ribbon ridge.
Feb 16th, 2021
Earth and red licorice on nose. Medium body, smooth, dry, prominent acidity. Cherry, red raspberries, vanilla.
Earth and red licorice on nose. Medium body, smooth, dry, prominent acidity. Cherry, red raspberries, vanilla.
Jan 17th, 2021Translucent ruby color. Some earthiness. Medium body, dry, nice acidity. Lots of red fruit.
Translucent ruby color. Some earthiness. Medium body, dry, nice acidity. Lots of red fruit.
Dec 30th, 2020Nice Oregon Pinot Noir. Medium body, mildly acidic. Lots of red fruit.
Nice Oregon Pinot Noir. Medium body, mildly acidic. Lots of red fruit.
Dec 5th, 2020Drank with Albert G’a BBQ. Good Oregon Pinot.
Drank with Albert G’a BBQ. Good Oregon Pinot.
Apr 8th, 2020Earthy nose. Dry, medium body, raspberries and cranberries. Mildly acidic.
Earthy nose. Dry, medium body, raspberries and cranberries. Mildly acidic.
Feb 18th, 2020Dark garnet. Earthy nose with a hint of anise. Medium body, mildly acidic, mildly dry. Bing cherry, cranberries, and some chocolate. Very nice,
Dark garnet. Earthy nose with a hint of anise. Medium body, mildly acidic, mildly dry. Bing cherry, cranberries, and some chocolate. Very nice,
Jun 8th, 2019Black cherries, white and green peppercorns, and some earthiness on the palate. Body is on the lighter side of medium.
Black cherries, white and green peppercorns, and some earthiness on the palate. Body is on the lighter side of medium.
Apr 15th, 2019
Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
