Table thought it was a Pinot. Ruby garnet in color and earthy cold climate Pinot flavors. High bright notes and tight acids. Only a ghost of Syrah-Grenache lurking the background.
Table thought it was a Pinot. Ruby garnet in color and earthy cold climate Pinot flavors. High bright notes and tight acids. Only a ghost of Syrah-Grenache lurking the background.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2013
Agree with the review stating it was more akin to cool-climate Pinot Noir than a (92%) Syrah, and it seems closest to many earthy Oregon Pinots. [Actually, the earthy quality slowly dissipated and finally vanished after 3 hours, but sadly the Syrah characteristics didn't step up much.]. Not a bad wine, but not a really good one, either. And, I
if I wanted an Oregon Pinot, that's what I would buy.
Agree with the review stating it was more akin to cool-climate Pinot Noir than a (92%) Syrah, and it seems closest to many earthy Oregon Pinots. [Actually, the earthy quality slowly dissipated and finally vanished after 3 hours, but sadly the Syrah characteristics didn't step up much.]. Not a bad wine, but not a really good one, either. And, I
if I wanted an Oregon Pinot, that's what I would buy.
Nov 22nd, 2014
With lamb, spring peas, parsley root, and primroses.
With lamb, spring peas, parsley root, and primroses.
Mar 31st, 2014
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
