See past notes (3-4 months ago) with a + half point improvement as the tertiary notes of soil are starting to overtake the cranberry.
92 points
See past notes (3-4 months ago) with a + half point improvement as the tertiary notes of soil are starting to overtake the cranberry.
92 points
Jul 15th, 2021Cranberry, cherry, floral, with fresh herbs and soil. A very nice presence on the palate--a welcome medium plus body, silky. Waning medium acidity, medium minus tannins. Long finish. Well balanced, but also not overly expressive. Very good.
91+ points
Cranberry, cherry, floral, with fresh herbs and soil. A very nice presence on the palate--a welcome medium plus body, silky. Waning medium acidity, medium minus tannins. Long finish. Well balanced, but also not overly expressive. Very good.
91+ points
Apr 29th, 2021
I bought six bottles after tasting out of barrel in 2008 - and still have two left after this one (along with one from McCrone Vyd). These wines continue to pleasantly surprise me with this much time in the cellar. I think it’s maybe nearing the end of its “post-prime” but still a really wonderful experience - the nose is expressive if a little earthy; the fruit character is rich cherry pie and very intense; the mouthfeel is silky and the finish loooooong. The dusty and oxidative notes are definitely beginning to peak their head out - if you like that kind of thing, then, WOW, given how much fruit is left. What a treat. Thanks, Ken.
I bought six bottles after tasting out of barrel in 2008 - and still have two left after this one (along with one from McCrone Vyd). These wines continue to pleasantly surprise me with this much time in the cellar. I think it’s maybe nearing the end of its “post-prime” but still a really wonderful experience - the nose is expressive if a little earthy; the fruit character is rich cherry pie and very intense; the mouthfeel is silky and the finish loooooong. The dusty and oxidative notes are definitely beginning to peak their head out - if you like that kind of thing, then, WOW, given how much fruit is left. What a treat. Thanks, Ken.
Apr 26th, 2020
Green pepper light, anise, spice, green leaves... And not afraid to say, but 💩 note on the trailing end of the nose, somehow it's not distracting. I think this needs another 24 hours, been in the decanter for 3+ already.
Green pepper light, anise, spice, green leaves... And not afraid to say, but 💩 note on the trailing end of the nose, somehow it's not distracting. I think this needs another 24 hours, been in the decanter for 3+ already.
Apr 20th, 2018
Ruby with full fruit and spice aromas. Big Blackberry and Plum fruit with flavors of cacao, lively acidity and herb spices. Lingering finish, dry tannins that need some time, ending with bright mineral tones. Nice, but put this one in the cellar for a few years.
Ruby with full fruit and spice aromas. Big Blackberry and Plum fruit with flavors of cacao, lively acidity and herb spices. Lingering finish, dry tannins that need some time, ending with bright mineral tones. Nice, but put this one in the cellar for a few years.
Mar 19th, 2018
Focused raspberry
Mar 6th, 2018
Both red and black cherry. Strawberry and cranberry. Cinnamon and nutmeg. M+ acid, m body and m/m+ tannin. Floral and red fruit on the palate. M finish.
Both red and black cherry. Strawberry and cranberry. Cinnamon and nutmeg. M+ acid, m body and m/m+ tannin. Floral and red fruit on the palate. M finish.
Nov 2nd, 2017
Lovely, elegant Pinot. Spice, tart red fruit. Ready to drink.
Lovely, elegant Pinot. Spice, tart red fruit. Ready to drink.
1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 2015
Found this out in market last week and couldn't resist the 7 years ago price. Oh my gosh did I make the right decision
Found this out in market last week and couldn't resist the 7 years ago price. Oh my gosh did I make the right decision
Sep 11th, 2016
Powerful
May 4th, 2016
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
