Really good. 2017 drinking a little early but great balance, earthy, not too bright. Would like to taste (and will) in another 5-7 years. Wonderful.
Really good. 2017 drinking a little early but great balance, earthy, not too bright. Would like to taste (and will) in another 5-7 years. Wonderful.
Jan 29th, 2022
super impressive Pinot ~ waves of fruits, flowers, herbs & spices waft from the glass ~ flavors expand the palate in the same fashion with a voluminous texture yet lifting finish
super impressive Pinot ~ waves of fruits, flowers, herbs & spices waft from the glass ~ flavors expand the palate in the same fashion with a voluminous texture yet lifting finish
Dec 14th, 2020
Translucent red. A complex, highly perfumed bouquet evokes red fruit preserves, incense and potpourri, with smoky mineral and Asian spice accents building as the wine opens up. Juicy, appealingly sweet and concentrated yet lithe on the palate, offering intense raspberry, cherry liqueur, spicecake flavors and a hint of candied rose on the back half. Delivers solid punch but comes off graceful, showing absolutely no rough edges on its extremely long, vibrant, red fruit-driven finish. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, June 2019)
Translucent red. A complex, highly perfumed bouquet evokes red fruit preserves, incense and potpourri, with smoky mineral and Asian spice accents building as the wine opens up. Juicy, appealingly sweet and concentrated yet lithe on the palate, offering intense raspberry, cherry liqueur, spicecake flavors and a hint of candied rose on the back half. Delivers solid punch but comes off graceful, showing absolutely no rough edges on its extremely long, vibrant, red fruit-driven finish. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, June 2019)
Jul 18th, 2019
Recreation of “Judgement of Paris II” blind Pinot tasting with the addition of a bonus wine from the Central Otago:
medium dark ruby • red berry liqueur, potpourri, sous bois, a bit stemmy • very pure, very tannic, excellent persistence • made from 70% whole clusters, foot-stomped, barrique-aged, named after grower Mimi Casteel, the most tannic in the Linqua Franca range and in this flight • will reward long-term aging
Recreation of “Judgement of Paris II” blind Pinot tasting with the addition of a bonus wine from the Central Otago:
medium dark ruby • red berry liqueur, potpourri, sous bois, a bit stemmy • very pure, very tannic, excellent persistence • made from 70% whole clusters, foot-stomped, barrique-aged, named after grower Mimi Casteel, the most tannic in the Linqua Franca range and in this flight • will reward long-term aging
Jan 20th, 2019
Much too soon, but such a gorgeous wine. Cherry, raspberry, roses, lavender, and a teeny touch of funk. Gotta get more to lay down.
Much too soon, but such a gorgeous wine. Cherry, raspberry, roses, lavender, and a teeny touch of funk. Gotta get more to lay down.
1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2020
Lovely. Full and rich but bright and snappy at the same time.
Lovely. Full and rich but bright and snappy at the same time.
1 person found it helpfulMay 13th, 2020
2015
Apr 10th, 2017
My favorite at the dinner with Lingua Franca founder, Larry Stone. Mimi’s Mind was complex, beautiful, nuanced and everything I enjoy about Pinot Noir. Seductive yet powerful. I want this one with some age.
My favorite at the dinner with Lingua Franca founder, Larry Stone. Mimi’s Mind was complex, beautiful, nuanced and everything I enjoy about Pinot Noir. Seductive yet powerful. I want this one with some age.
Apr 21st, 2025
Initially blueberry but opens into more fruit, long finish, depth and subtlety
Initially blueberry but opens into more fruit, long finish, depth and subtlety
Apr 19th, 2025Cherry and raspberry still bright with lots of acidity. Herbal, chocolate and cedar notes. Tannins come out after a few hours of breathing. Think this will benefit from a few more years.
Cherry and raspberry still bright with lots of acidity. Herbal, chocolate and cedar notes. Tannins come out after a few hours of breathing. Think this will benefit from a few more years.
Sep 22nd, 2024
Eola - Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
