Still troubled by a prickle of CO2 but once it blows off, convincingly brambly fruited, sapid/stemmy and soil inflected.
Still troubled by a prickle of CO2 but once it blows off, convincingly brambly fruited, sapid/stemmy and soil inflected.
Aug 27th, 2017This was great. Love the texture, a wave of flavor washing across the palate. Fresh exotic berry character. Sappy, juicy finish. Needed some reduction blow off.
This was great. Love the texture, a wave of flavor washing across the palate. Fresh exotic berry character. Sappy, juicy finish. Needed some reduction blow off.
Feb 12th, 2015Pale Ruby. Bright red fruit aromas with a spicy/steamy undertone. Needs air as it is bottled under screwcap. Second glass. Better than the first.
Pale Ruby. Bright red fruit aromas with a spicy/steamy undertone. Needs air as it is bottled under screwcap. Second glass. Better than the first.
Aug 17th, 2013Great Burgundian style Pinot. Lucky to find a restaurant who produces such a great wine list for reasonable prices! Thank you Hal!
Great Burgundian style Pinot. Lucky to find a restaurant who produces such a great wine list for reasonable prices! Thank you Hal!
Mar 31st, 2017Love finding little gems like this vintage 2008!
The Willamette Valley... We love it!
Love finding little gems like this vintage 2008!
The Willamette Valley... We love it!
Jul 29th, 2016technically correct but is it of the place?
technically correct but is it of the place?
Jul 18th, 2016Maresh, Momtazi & Ribbon Ridge vineyard blend. Tons of power & spice. 2008 still showing massive structure to balance the powerful fruit.
Maresh, Momtazi & Ribbon Ridge vineyard blend. Tons of power & spice. 2008 still showing massive structure to balance the powerful fruit.
Sep 10th, 2015Much improved in the year this was good match with king salmon confit and cream peas with jowl bacon plenty of acid and fruit has toned up
Much improved in the year this was good match with king salmon confit and cream peas with jowl bacon plenty of acid and fruit has toned up
Jun 15th, 2015An early peak at 2008 Oregon Pinot
An early peak at 2008 Oregon Pinot
Jun 2nd, 2014Improved with more exposure to air. Better second night. Rich dark fruits.
Improved with more exposure to air. Better second night. Rich dark fruits.
Oct 20th, 2013