Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.3

Wine media critics often jump to immediate conclusions. This 375ml rascal, however, took 3 days of tasting before it earned its 3 stars. Day one it was severely tight and lean. Day two sent a more welcoming invitation. Day three it was shining generously. — 15 days ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.4

Black Mission Figs, Ginger, Chamomile. Hints of heaven to enjoy now or well-stored, in the future. — 2 months ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.0

This 20 year old 375ml is still in good condition. Ripe black cherries, black plums, and cedar wood shavings. — 2 months ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.1

On the riper side but still in balance. This is one of the “entry” level Pinots back then. At 21 years it’s still prime drinking but in my opinion should be enjoyed without aging further. — 2 months ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.1

This is the *Dry* Riesling 2002 and at 23 years it’s still very good. Mature for sure but with its faculties intact. There’s a pretty big buzz about Finger Lakes Riesling these days but excellent wines there were made way back then and earlier as well. — 17 days ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.4

Contains most all the great attributes of Mosel Riesling Spätlese. Lightness, brightness, and liveliness on its approach to middle age. The 2007s are beautiful now and the best have still more aging potential. — 2 months ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.2

Attractive, complexing, French quality brettanomyces. Full, optimally ripe, and generous. Quite amazing for a 25 year old 375ml. Perhaps not for everyone but I like it. — 2 months ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.2

This RIESLING wine was in a case that experienced a cellar flood, so, a mystery vintage of Alpine Riesling from their estate vineyard in the mid-Willamette Valley, but I’m certain it’s between the late 1980s and very early 1990s due to when acquired. At this time, it has just a trace of the sweetness it must have started out with. Coconut, marzipan, and caramel, with a fine acid backbone and long complex finish. — a month ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.3

Gracefully and stylishly aged at 23 years and drinking at its peak, especially on the second day open. — 2 months ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.3

Quite amazing at 20 years, a fresh vibrant Columbia Valley Viognier with nerve, depth, and complex. — 2 months ago