An inner pessimist whispers from my shoulder everytime I open a bottle of WS pinot. You won't like this as much as you liked the last one. I make a fool of myself every time and of course, fawn all over this decadent wine. Though I tend to favor the Sonoma Coast sites, the Allen offers plenty to like folded into a pillowy bosom of warm pie fruits, sassafras, and spice. As always, a complete pleasure to drink.
An inner pessimist whispers from my shoulder everytime I open a bottle of WS pinot. You won't like this as much as you liked the last one. I make a fool of myself every time and of course, fawn all over this decadent wine. Though I tend to favor the Sonoma Coast sites, the Allen offers plenty to like folded into a pillowy bosom of warm pie fruits, sassafras, and spice. As always, a complete pleasure to drink.
1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2015
Ripe and fresh, nice oak, generous style.
Ripe and fresh, nice oak, generous style.
May 25th, 2020
Darker fruit than the 2009 but with a core cherry presence. Silky tannins and bright acid keep the wine together. The finish is long and brimming with nuances of mineral, spice, and potpourri.
Darker fruit than the 2009 but with a core cherry presence. Silky tannins and bright acid keep the wine together. The finish is long and brimming with nuances of mineral, spice, and potpourri.
Mar 5th, 2017
Still young, great weight, brooding, opens up after a hour or so.
Still young, great weight, brooding, opens up after a hour or so.
Feb 22nd, 2015
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
