David Shaw

8.9

Light purple. Floral and raspberry aromas. Rich flavor mix of tutti frutti, black currant and dominant savory flavors, centered on lactic acid. Not soy sauce or miso but almost tamari? Difficult to dissect. Tart finish, light to moderate skin astringency with some seed bitterness on finish. Maybe too young to drink. Pity as this was our last bottle. — 24 days ago

Michael Seely

9.4

Can’t help myself. Outstanding. The 15s are exceptionally approachable. At least this one is! — 7 years ago

with Joe

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.9

Really reminds me of burgundy. Neutral oak. Has a bit of that burgundy gym sock action going on. Lots of pretty, wild dandelion flowers. Great acid. — 11 years ago

Shawn Thompson

9.0

We pulled this one out to celebrate our trip to Willamette valley 8 years ago. It’s been aging gracefully. Still has a good concentration of colour at the centre and lightening toward the edges with a spectacular gold hue. Nose is carmelized pineapples, milk bread baking spices, candied quince and a whiff of summer ripeness due to its age (it’s definitely past its prime but still elegant as hell). The palate has flavours of green pear, kumquat and crème caramel with the warmth of ripe summer fruit and pops of lively brightness. — 4 months ago

Fairsing Vineyard

10

The 2012 vintage represents an outstanding growing year. This estate-grown Pinot Noir displays deep ruby color w scents of blackberry, cassis & warm forest floor aroma. Overflowing w lush flavors of plum, dark spice & orange zest. The finish is impressive, filling the mouth w complex flavors that linger. — 10 years ago

K J Spielman

9.6

Exquisite
— 11 years ago

Michael Seely

9.6

Wishing I had procured a case. Splendid and unique. Splash of orange with a distinct pleasant petroleum nose/palette. Chris Berg the winemaker owner of Roots is a wizard of extraordinary gifts. Absolutely love this project! — 6 years ago

with Jeff and Joe

Mark Gaydos

9.5

Minerally. — 7 years ago

with Helen

Michael Seely

9.4

Chris Berg has his act together. This is an wine supple and divine bringing soil to the forefront classically. Grateful to taste — 10 years ago