Tart berry, cranberry, damp forest floor. Lingering tartness.
Tart berry, cranberry, damp forest floor. Lingering tartness.
Oct 14th, 2018
Forget about this one for the next three years.
Forget about this one for the next three years.
Sep 6th, 2017
A very subdued vintage for this wine. Typically more expressive, perhaps a few more years would've brought out the best in this bottle. Hold 'em if you got em!
A very subdued vintage for this wine. Typically more expressive, perhaps a few more years would've brought out the best in this bottle. Hold 'em if you got em!
Dec 15th, 2016Full but restrained. The vineyard does most of the hard work on this wine and the result is graceful and mouthwatering.
Full but restrained. The vineyard does most of the hard work on this wine and the result is graceful and mouthwatering.
Jul 21st, 2015Leaner than most from this spot, and I like that! Pure cut, fruit in the background, nice acidity and a hint of rocks.
Leaner than most from this spot, and I like that! Pure cut, fruit in the background, nice acidity and a hint of rocks.
Jun 26th, 2015
As with the 2004 'Homer', the Shea 'East Hill' Pinot Noir is mature, and is drinking well now. The aromatics are decidedly on the masculine side with intense, savory notes of preserved meat, woodsmoke, incense, dried herbs, and black tea. This profile carries over on the palate giving the impression of a wine that is brooding and muscular. Layers of steeped black fruit are anchored by a firm acid backbone and moderate tannins. The finish is prolonged and tinged with balsam wood and pink peppercorn.
As with the 2004 'Homer', the Shea 'East Hill' Pinot Noir is mature, and is drinking well now. The aromatics are decidedly on the masculine side with intense, savory notes of preserved meat, woodsmoke, incense, dried herbs, and black tea. This profile carries over on the palate giving the impression of a wine that is brooding and muscular. Layers of steeped black fruit are anchored by a firm acid backbone and moderate tannins. The finish is prolonged and tinged with balsam wood and pink peppercorn.
Apr 18th, 2015Super balanced, on the lean side of meduim, showing great strength in acidity and tannins. Firm but also open. Nice.
Super balanced, on the lean side of meduim, showing great strength in acidity and tannins. Firm but also open. Nice.
Apr 8th, 2015
Some placed in Burgundy, some placed in New Zealand. Sometimes the new world fruit flashes, but generally it is a little more reserved than usually which seems typical of this vintage. It's quite enjoyable.
Some placed in Burgundy, some placed in New Zealand. Sometimes the new world fruit flashes, but generally it is a little more reserved than usually which seems typical of this vintage. It's quite enjoyable.
Feb 8th, 2015
So smooth and friuty....one of the best I've had.
So smooth and friuty....one of the best I've had.
Nov 30th, 2014
Rich, lush, full. Has gras and structure.
Rich, lush, full. Has gras and structure.
Apr 7th, 2014
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
