11/26/12, 8:40 AM - I know this is an old note diminishing this comment but here goes. This was a great wine at release with very complex fruit and a very silky feel. It was ripe, the vintage provided that, and probably not structured for aging past 10-15 years but it showed Oregon's great potential. This was not the first to show potential, of course, since by this time it was obvious to those who were watching where the Pinots were headed. There have been many tipping points in Oregon's evolution, but I think '78 and '79, with their excellent fruit and finally enough people seriously making wine, although the number was still very small, caused people to take notice, at least Portland locals. Both of Ponzi's '79s were great; Erath, Amity, Oak Knoll, Elk Cove and others all made excellent wines. I would be interested in knowing how this bottle was stored and if you have any memory of it when it was purchased.
11/5/10, 8:41 AM - This was a favorite of mine. I purchased several cases at release. It was drinking beautifully late '70s early '80s but I'm not surprised to see it held up over time. Always a very nice wine.
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