12/25/2016 - rynoshark wrote:

Was very green tasting, not sure if it was just this bottle or others too. Will open more.

6/4/2014 - rynoshark wrote:

Drank w/ Josh and Mary

6/4/2014 - rynoshark wrote:

Drank w/ Josh and Mary. Changed rapidly. Initially tasted old, then green for a bit, then old again. More wild nose.

6/4/2014 - rynoshark wrote:

Over the hill and bad. May have been improperly stored this winter.

2/20/2014 - rynoshark Likes this wine:

Very light nose, but drinking well. On its decline so drink now!

11/30/2013 - rynoshark wrote:

Well past it's prime; not even drinkable now

11/30/2013 - rynoshark wrote:

not very complex; past it's prime and not sure where I even got this bottle

8/8/2012 - rynoshark wrote:

Agree with others this is a very green wine; decanted for 2 1/2 hours prior and still had herbaceous aftertaste. Still wasn't unpleasant. Glad I only have one bottle left, not my favorite.

12/27/2011 - rynoshark wrote:

Easy to drink, paired well with steak dinner.

11/27/2011 - rynoshark wrote:

After a lackluster previous bottle, this really was a great wine. Good nose, made you want to drink it, and was very balanced. Look forward to the remaining 3 bottles I have left.

11/26/2011 - rynoshark wrote:

Definitely one of the best Pinot Noir's we've had. Good nose, very smooth on the palate. Was good out of the bottle but took about an hour or two to really develop into something wonderful. A hit for Thanksgiving.

11/25/2011 - rynoshark wrote:

Excellent, even right out of the bottle was drinking nicely though an hour later much improved. Everyone who has tried this has raved about it. Really quite a special bottle from a small winery. Have drank 2 this last week...only one more in storage. Wish I had more.

11/27/2011 - rynoshark wrote:

Well on its way downhill. Drink now!

11/24/2011 - rynoshark wrote:

Woodsy nose, very pleasant. Very light on the pallet, minimal tannins at this point. Color was very translucent and soft red.

11/24/2011 - rynoshark wrote:

Markedly different than the previous bottle I opened last week whcih was easily 91+ points. Extremely dry, sour tasting, even after breathing for an hour. Didn't taste corked and cork itself appeared to be fine.

11/5/2011 - rynoshark wrote:

Nose that has you anticipating the first sip. Many nuances, leaving a lingering finish that is subtle, but extremely enjoyable. One of the best blends I've tasted from Washington. Wish I had a few more bottles.

10/29/2011 - rynoshark wrote:

Opened a second bottle after the first was a disappointment, and it was quite good right out of the bottle and improved over the next hour or so.

10/29/2011 - rynoshark wrote:

Opened a bottle and it was unenjoyable, even after 45 minutes. My wife opened a second bottle later and it was quite good (89)

10/8/2011 - rynoshark wrote:

Paste its prime and not drinking well. Drink now if you have any.

7/9/2010 - rynoshark wrote:

Enjoyed this without food, very easy drinking and balanced.

7/9/2010 - rynoshark wrote:

Uninteresting and acidic finish

7/6/2010 - rynoshark wrote:

Nose was a bit unappealing when first opened, but very smooth on the palate. Tasted apricots, long finish with a bit of acidic lingering aftertaste that wasn't appealing or unappealing.

5/23/2010 - rynoshark wrote:

Enjoyed while in Okanagan Valley dinner at Spirit Ridge resort chef's dinner. Of the 6 wines this was the best of the night.

12/22/2008 - rynoshark wrote:

After 20 minutes of being opened this was quite good, in fact one of the nicer "cheap" Pinots I've had recently. Nice nose, smooth fruity palate. Would buy again.

5/9/2008 - rynoshark wrote:

Very sweet for a cab, linger aftertaste a bit green/sour.

4/5/2008 - rynoshark wrote:

Really strong, non-enjoyable aftertaste. Drank ok upon first bottle open, but 15 minutes later was almost unbearable. Will quickly drink the other bottle I have to free up space.

1/27/2008 - rynoshark wrote:

A bit sour out of the bottle, very faint nose. Paired better with cheese and other food. Not much complexity.

1/26/2008 - rynoshark wrote:

Excellent, great finish, opened up over the course of 2 hour dinner, wish I could find some to buy for my cellar (O8 Seafood, Bellevue, WA)

10/19/2007 - rynoshark wrote:

Nose was very enjoyable, smelled a bit like hay. Limited depth but I guess decent for the price. Fruity warm aftertaste. A decent merlot.

10/19/2007 - rynoshark wrote:

Subtle sweet nose; sweet but short aftertaste. Very fruity, very light. Went very well with mildly spicy food.

11/10/2007 - rynoshark wrote:

Smoky sweat nose, lots of big fruit however the aftertaste was a bit too medicinal for me.

10/19/2007 - rynoshark wrote:

Good bouqet, smooth start which quickly turned into a rude aftertaste. Big and acidic. We actually tried two different bottles since we thought the first was ruined.

11/10/2007 - rynoshark wrote:

Super sweet nose, blackberries; warm & grenache style aftertsate, tasted like wood chips in the mouth.

7/1/2007 - rynoshark wrote:

Drank this right after 91 Quilceda Creek, enjoyed the complexity of Quilceda better, but this was much bigger nose, buttery smooth w/ a carmel hint. Suggestion of Holly Smith @ Cafe Juanita, Kirkland, WA w/ Winter/Hugh.

6/24/2007 - rynoshark wrote:

Delicious, drank well over 2 days.

5/27/2007 - rynoshark wrote:

Drank w/ Eric & Gwen on Shaw

3/24/2007 - rynoshark wrote:

a bit tight at first so let open for an hour yielding lush, delicious, one of the more enjoyable wines I've had lately, picked up another half dozen bottles tonight [375ml]

12/27/2006 - rynoshark wrote:

Didn't enjoy at all, no fruit like I typically like and no enjoyable finish.

12/15/2005 - rynoshark wrote:

Dinner @ The Cannery in Vancouver, BC w/ Martin & Miho; excellent, finish was very good

9/19/2006 - rynoshark wrote:

Very light, short finish. Enjoyable w/ our meal but not a vintage I'd order again; lacked sufficient complexity for my tastes. Had throughout tasting menu at Seven Tables, held up well with peppered venison and duck.

12/15/2005 - rynoshark wrote:

Superb after opening, and then as the wine opened in our glass became an absolutely exquisite wine! Opened for Paul’s 45th birthday w/ Mary and absolutely stunning wine.