Very good with darker fruit than the Block 23 due to Dijon clone fruit vs. Pommard clone fruit. Silky finish and Kept me coming back for more...consistent smiles!
Very good with darker fruit than the Block 23 due to Dijon clone fruit vs. Pommard clone fruit. Silky finish and Kept me coming back for more...consistent smiles!
Oct 18th, 2019
14' Shea Vineyard Block 5
Big boy Pinot ! Mike had decanted this for 2 hours before we enjoyed this beauty.
It displayed big, dark, complex characters. In its youth it displays bold upfront fruits - Black cherry, black raspberry. Mid palate - acid / tannins earthiness . Wrapped in a core of black fruits & red licorice. Drink in 2019 & enjoy for the next 8+ years. @Mike R Thanks again for opening your beautiful home to Kristen & I. I'll have to remember to come next time ready to eat! We love you Rhonda ! Can't wait to see you both in November. - at Castle Rowe in Raleigh, NC
14' Shea Vineyard Block 5
Big boy Pinot ! Mike had decanted this for 2 hours before we enjoyed this beauty.
It displayed big, dark, complex characters. In its youth it displays bold upfront fruits - Black cherry, black raspberry. Mid palate - acid / tannins earthiness . Wrapped in a core of black fruits & red licorice. Drink in 2019 & enjoy for the next 8+ years. @Mike R Thanks again for opening your beautiful home to Kristen & I. I'll have to remember to come next time ready to eat! We love you Rhonda ! Can't wait to see you both in November. - at Castle Rowe in Raleigh, NC
Sep 17th, 2017Shea for days!!!
Dec 28th, 2016
Bright purple-red in color. Menthol-mint, black current, cherry, butter, wax bottle candy and briar in nose. Smoky cherry cola with blueberry note in mouth, grape skin tannins on finish.
Bright purple-red in color. Menthol-mint, black current, cherry, butter, wax bottle candy and briar in nose. Smoky cherry cola with blueberry note in mouth, grape skin tannins on finish.
Jul 2nd, 2016
Happy to enjoy this with turkey
Happy to enjoy this with turkey
Nov 27th, 2014
Starting to blossom, oak but well integrated..
Starting to blossom, oak but well integrated..
Jun 11th, 2014Smooth. Balanced. Delicious. Lingering super stable tongue. Dry. Not super tannic. Compare to other Swayzer.
Smooth. Balanced. Delicious. Lingering super stable tongue. Dry. Not super tannic. Compare to other Swayzer.
Aug 9th, 2019
Great fruit, still good body but still waning have to drink the rest soon!
Great fruit, still good body but still waning have to drink the rest soon!
May 22nd, 2018Very delightful, deep dark fruit, great body, wonderful spice very happy but need to drink the rest of the 2012’s starting to wane!!
Very delightful, deep dark fruit, great body, wonderful spice very happy but need to drink the rest of the 2012’s starting to wane!!
May 4th, 2018
Smoky... earthy... delicious!! Worth every penny
Smoky... earthy... delicious!! Worth every penny
Jun 4th, 2017
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
