When Seven Springs vineyard was split as a result of divorce, one portion was renamed Anden, this wine. Color is still youthful red-purple, with evident oak both aromatically and on the palate (this was a best barrels selection in 2002, I think Mark’s first such Special Selection designation, 73 cases made), black fruits are still quite primary and rich, I’d guess this won’t reach its apogee until 2035 or even later, this is a GREAT Oregon Pinot Noir as long as one has the patience to age it!!
When Seven Springs vineyard was split as a result of divorce, one portion was renamed Anden, this wine. Color is still youthful red-purple, with evident oak both aromatically and on the palate (this was a best barrels selection in 2002, I think Mark’s first such Special Selection designation, 73 cases made), black fruits are still quite primary and rich, I’d guess this won’t reach its apogee until 2035 or even later, this is a GREAT Oregon Pinot Noir as long as one has the patience to age it!!
Jun 22nd, 2025Dark fruited, oak and tannin structure still, nicely rich with complex flavors and still loads of grip, unlike the 1998 SS, this still needs more time, but BIG potential, the 1998 SS drinks beautifully tonight, this still needs more time!!
Dark fruited, oak and tannin structure still, nicely rich with complex flavors and still loads of grip, unlike the 1998 SS, this still needs more time, but BIG potential, the 1998 SS drinks beautifully tonight, this still needs more time!!
Jul 12th, 2023Big, rich, dark cherry fruit nicely framed with oak, still tons of structure and quite youthful, needs further aging, but awful nice bottle tonight, lovely!!
Big, rich, dark cherry fruit nicely framed with oak, still tons of structure and quite youthful, needs further aging, but awful nice bottle tonight, lovely!!
Aug 10th, 2021
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
