12/29/2011 - dave8989 wrote:

Very much sulfur on the nose. We gave it an hour or so in the decanter then dumped it down the drain.

12/29/2011 - dave8989 wrote:

Fruit has definitely faded but still enjoyable.

7/23/2011 - dave8989 wrote:

Still impressive. Provided a great match to a side dish of asparagus w/crispy pancetta, blue cheese & duck egg. Wine was well integrated with plenty of fruit and long finish. Glad I have more.

7/23/2011 - dave8989 wrote:

Perfect with spit roasted steaks. Big, deep red. Aging nicely but hold for another 2-5 years.

5/11/2011 - dave8989 wrote:

Nice I suppose if you are a fan of cabs. I have moved away from the oak.

4/26/2011 - dave8989 wrote:

A very well aged and crafted $20 bottle of Riesling. What a great buy!

4/24/2011 - dave8989 wrote:

Drinking very well right now. Paired with lamb is pure heaven.

4/21/2011 - dave8989 wrote:

Very complex spicey nose. Still youthfull and a little tart.

4/6/2011 - dave8989 wrote:

fruit is fading. Drink now but do not expect much.

3/7/2011 - dave8989 wrote:

A shame to drink it so young. A classic Riesling with acidity, petrol, and crisp fruit. Great with our Thai dinner.

3/7/2011 - dave8989 wrote:

Closed up but started out ok. Developed a very off putting nose "soap" when decanted for a couple of hours.

3/7/2011 - dave8989 wrote:

Very nice, lots of minerality, petrol on the rose with plenty of fruit backing.

12/23/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Outstanding Pinot. Very naice match to the seared duck breast in port wine reduction.

11/30/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Wine was a little closed but still seemed in it's youth.

11/22/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Drinking especially well right now.

10/25/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

jce733 pretty much nailed the decription. This is a lighter style for a Zin. Very complex nose and a long finish.

10/3/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Past its prime

8/31/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Drinking very well now. Nice structure with delicate finesse. A perfect match for grilled lamb loin.

7/15/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Lovely petrol nose, great golden color. Very happy I stocked up on this wine.

6/20/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

At this price point what is not to like? A great Oregon Pinot that will only get better with a little age.

6/20/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Nicely integrated with age. Fruit was subdued at first but the wine opened up after 30 minutes. Not as much oak as I expected which was nice. Enjoyable with a nice steak.

6/20/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Still holding up. Very rich dark fruit and complex nose.

5/17/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Excellent wine drinking very well right now. Paired with Copper River Salmon & sage butter. Simply wonderful.

4/11/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Thoroughly enjoyed this bottle with steaks & pasta in a tomato cream sauce. The oak was not over powering.

4/8/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Very smooth and enjoyable. rich dark fruit.

2/8/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Rather light for a Zin. Very fruit forward yet retains some finess.

1/25/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Wine is still not showing at its best. Rather tanic but beginning to integrate. Paired with simple beef stew for a casual meal with friends. Complimented rich beffy flavor of the meal well.

1/10/2010 - dave8989 wrote:

Outstanding showing after decanting for 3 or more hours. I have to agrre with Sky King. This wine is pure Shea and stunning right now.

12/21/2009 - dave8989 wrote:

Not a very enjoyable wine. Hot and tannic with subdued fruit.

12/21/2009 - dave8989 wrote:

An outstanding example of what OR pinot can be. Was an excellent pairing with seared duck breast with port wine & cherry reduction. Simply delightful.

12/21/2009 - dave8989 wrote:

A young but stellar example of what Alsace is able to produce. Just starting to develop a wonderful straw color and complexity.

11/15/2009 - dave8989 wrote:

A wonderful pairing with Coq au Vin. Very bright acidity, lighter and more finese than the Anden that was also served. Drinking well but not yet peaked.

10/13/2009 - dave8989 wrote:

The wine showed great depth and complexity on the palate. The late havest "silvercap" with a dry finish made for a rewarding wine. I will be cellaring the balance to see where this wine goes. Lovely for such a young wine.

7/27/2009 - dave8989 wrote:

Will benefit by decanting for an hour or more to reveal the wonderful, complex nose. Dark fruit, complex with a rich dark color. This wine deserves to be paired with food to really shine. A classic OR Pinot with great mouth feel. Will age for another 3-4 years.

5/17/2009 - dave8989 wrote:

This wine is showing extremely well right now. I opened the bottle and had a quick taste test. The nose was refined and elegant. The impression on the palate was just as amazing. A couple hours in the decanter and things continued to improve.
The wine has excellent balance with delicate dark fruit.

5/17/2009 - dave8989 wrote:

Opened at a Freedom Hill Tasting and dinner. Tasted along side the '02 which was amazing and I did not expect much from the '03. However, the wine is holding it's own with age. The wine is getting more interesting and integrated and has balance that will allow it to age for a another few years. A very enjoyable wine on the darker side of Pinot.

3/8/2009 - dave8989 wrote:

Slightly metalic on the back palate when first opened. Decanting for and hour and pairing with a grilled steak turned this into a lovely big red.

2/15/2009 - dave8989 wrote:

Had a traditional, but subdued, Alsatian nose. Mineral notes and a hint of petrol. It took about 60 minutes to open up. Still quite young. Disappointing on the palate. Very sour finish

1/3/2009 - dave8989 wrote:

Still a reasonable week night drinker. Nothing special but well done and a quality drinker.

12/29/2008 - dave8989 wrote:

Still an impressive wine. Lovely nose of black fruit & leather. Fruit is holding up nicely. Nice lasting finish with soft tannins. Well worth the wait. A perfect wine to pair with a fine steak dinner.

12/21/2008 - dave8989 wrote:

This wine is drinking very well right now if you can invest 2 hours in decanting. The nose is beatiful and classic Bordeaux. I remember chocolate. Tannins have softened and flavours are well integrated on the palate. This bottle was drained very quickly at a dinner party with some very good wines to choose from.

12/21/2008 - dave8989 wrote:

The wine is still young and closed. Bright fruit and tannic. Interesting now but not showing to it's full potential. Wait another 10 years if you can.

12/21/2008 - dave8989 wrote:

Bottle seemed a little past its prime when first opened and tasted. It had a medium ruby color and tasted of ripe berries and currants. Decanting for 4 hours turned this wine into a beauty and completely changed my mind. The wine was still wonderful and paired well with beef braised in Borolo.

12/10/2008 - dave8989 wrote:

This is the common Trimbach but still does better with age. Displays the classic mineral nose and still has sharp acid to work with a spicy meal. Begining to go more golden in color with age. Give this some time of open up and you still have a excellent everyday Trimbach that is aging well.

11/25/2008 - dave8989 wrote:

A very nice bottle and still drinking well. Full and lively black fruit with good acid. Tannins have faded but are still present. I am glad I waited but will start drinking when the occasion is right.

11/24/2008 - dave8989 wrote:

Well integrated, fruit has begun to fade a little.

11/24/2008 - dave8989 wrote:

As others have noted, let it have some decanting time and it will out perform it's meager $10 price. If you don't, it is still a good tuesday night drinker.

11/11/2008 - dave8989 wrote:

Nobody cared about the wine! We had saved it for 8 years. On Nov 4th, 2008 we had the right reason to celebrate with it. That said the bottle could not have been better!

11/11/2008 - dave8989 wrote:

Nicely integrated by now. Tannins have softened leaving a nice mellow cab.

9/22/2008 - dave8989 wrote:

Classic mineral notes and alsacian style, sligthly subdued nose but had no real time to open up. Still too young.