5/30/2022 - jfagan wrote:

Still interesting but clearly starting to dry out. Tasted over two days. Drink up.

11/11/2021 - jfagan Likes this wine:

The first of my 6 bottles. Day 2 after mistakenly leaving it out on the counter for 24 hours. Brilliant yellow/gold with bright highlights. Exceptionally complex aromas include exotic citrus, honey, lanolin and some high-toned savory herbs. Just wonderful palate entry--viscous but so fresh and lively. The citrus components really come the forefront. Racy acidity is perfectly balanced by luscious ripe fruit. The finish is eternal. Wow! And the good news is that I have another 5 bottles. Now to 2030 at least. Purchased on release and properly stored. Disclaimer: I've represented Morgan since his first release, the 2007 vintage.

3/21/2020 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Brilliant medium yellow. Mineral accented citrus, some orchard fruit and fresh herbs on the nose. Bright, fresh and long on the palate with lemon, tart apple and sweet spice flavors. Refreshing and long-lasting finish. This is still quite primary. I expect it will flesh out and open up more with a few more years in the cellar. Drink 2023-2028.

3/19/2020 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Wow! Haven't had one of these in awhile. Laser focused, bright beam of high toned strawberry, red cherry juice and exotic spice. Plenty of richness and depth, very long on the palate, unquestionably delicious but I really think this has plenty of upscore potential. A real treat. I have A few more bottles and hope I can keep my hands off them for a few more years.

10/28/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted about an hour and tasted over two days. Dark crimson with a thin clear rim. Black fruit, fresh and roasted spices open the aromatic stage. There's some grilled citrus, too. The texture is bright but viscous with the sort of tension I usually associate with Burgundy--Cote du Nuits, if so, more Chambolle that Vosne. There's some sweet stuffing near the finish which is long and satisfying. This very interesting wine could use a few more years in the cellar and will continue to impress for years thereafter. 93pts. 2022-2030

9/14/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted for 2 hours. Medium crimson color. Initial aromas are bright and closely held. They include high-toned spicy red fruit. The flavors are also bright and lively with black and red fruit, baking spices and a bit of licorice. With a bit of time this wine becomes very pretty and lifted. There is bright acidity and the tannins are well integrated. This is quite precocious but should drink well for several years. 93pts. Drink now through 2025.

10/2/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Brilliant deep golden color. The nose is still quite fresh with preserved lemons, lanolin, honey. The rich flavors reflect the aroma and add more ripe citrus, and some orchard fruit. Quite rich and viscous with adequate acidity that helps carry the flavors into a moderate finish. This doppelganger of a top White Bordeaux should be drunk soon. 92pts.

8/22/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Tasted over two days. Day 1: I'm lovin' the Bedrock '11s, a cooler vintage that ripened fully but retained laser-focused, crystalline acidity. Beautifully bright aromas of red and black fruit, high toned spices and old vine wonderfullness through a brilliant lens of freshness. Day 2: Softened and fleshed out dramatically but still featuring the "cool fruit" of the vintage. I think I prefer Day 1 with a good decant. 93 pts. Now through 2024

8/24/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted about an hour. Medium light color with a wide, clear rim. With a little coaxing the nose shows briary red fruit and high-toned sweet spices. On the palate the wine is fresh and gently sweet with ripe but vibrant red fruit and a nice soft viscosity. The tannins are present but well integrated and the finish is long and satisfying. I would drink this before the 2005 or 2008. Drink now through 2024. 93 pts.

8/11/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted for 2 hours. Medium dark crimson. Ripe, forward aromas of black fruit, pan-roasted sweet spices and savory herbs. Ripe and viscous on the palate, the flavors reflect the aromas. The acidity is adequate and the tannins are still a bit rough. This is a big, ripe wine with moderate 14.0% abv. Perhaps will not improve. 91pts. Drink now through 2022.

8/9/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Light yellow-gold color. Complex aromatics that include ripe lemon, wet rock and some high-toned Alpine herbs. This wine is more forward and developed at this point than I expected. Exceptionally well balanced flavors greet the palate with more ripe citrus, minerals and some late harvest like notes. This can be enjoyed now with or without food. Very persistant and refreshing. 11 more bottles! Drink now through 2024. 92pts.

6/29/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted about 2 hours. Medium color with a clear rim. Gorgeous aromas of black fruit, sweet and savory herbs and some baking spices. Structured on entry with firm but accessible fruit lifted by lively acidity. More red fruited on the palate. The tannins are well integrated and the flavors flow seamlessly into a long, memorable finish. The better '05s are really showing well these days. 93pts. Drink now to 2022.

6/21/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Quick note. Dark, smooth and rich, this is "open for business" and delicious. Black plum, licorice, baked black fruit flavors, viscous, long. Spot on to drink now.

5/9/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

PnP and tasted over a few hours. Medium color. Clear rim. Initial notes of strawberry and sweet spice add more savory elements with some coaxing. Gently sweet palate first palate impression includes flavors of red and black fruit and sweet spices carried by good acidity and well integrated tannins. The whole package is persistant in the finish. Drinking great right now.

4/25/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted about an hour. Deep crimson/purple. Very thin clear rim. Savory nose is complex with roasted red fruit and baked spices. The bright flavors offer "cool fruit" and hints of menthol and red currants. There is plenty of acidity that carries the flavors into the finish. I think this is unlikely to develop positively from here. Drink soon of hold onto a bottle in case I'm wrong.

4/7/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Medium yellow with some gold. Fresh, lively and very complex, the nose offers a perfect blend of ripe citrus and crushed rock minerality. The broad palate includes preserved lemons, orchard fruit and sweet herbs. Viscous, medium bodied and quite persistent, this wine offers everything I could hope for in an everyday White Burgundy. Drink now through 2022.

3/29/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Medium dark color. Clear rim. Smoky black fruit with baking spices first greet the nose. Ripe and viscous on entry with mostly black fruit flavors highlighted with spice and sweet herbs. Big, ripe and powerful, this wine is balanced and "spot on" for the vintage. Good acidity and well absorbed tannins lead to a long and serious finish. 92 pts. Drink now through 2022.

3/15/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Opened and tasted over two days. Medium color with a clear rim. The color shows no sign of age. The nose is fresh and lively with sweet spiced red fruit and briar. The palate displays the gentle sweetness I associate with great Pinot. Again, fresh with layers of red cherries, blackberries, Asian spice and sweet herbs. The flavors build on the palate with concentration yet the wine remains "light on it's feet." The finish is exceptionally long and satisfying. An Oregon "Grand Cru" for sure. 95pts. Drink now through 2024. My last bottle.
Disclaimer: I represent Sineann in Maine.

2/12/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted about 2 hours. Medium color with a clear rim and a touch of bricking. With a little coaxing the nose shows sweet spiced red fruit with high toned herbal notes. Gently sweet on entry, medium bodies and elegant, the flavors include fresh red cherries, berry pie and a touch of iron. Nicely balanced, fresh, excellent structure, this is a real classic example of PGC and the Ribbon Ridge AVA. Very fine. Drink now through 2024.

2/5/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted about an hour. Medium dark color, thin clear rim. Gorgeous, complex aromas of sweet spices, red and black fruit. The initial palate impression is viscous, soft and gently sweet. Black fruit, licorice, cinnamon and baking spices lead the flavor parade with red fruit elements following. Perfectly balanced with ripe but apparent tannic structure, bright acidity and a long satisfying finish. This is rocking good and drinking well now. 93 points now through 2023.

11/21/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Clear, bright, medium yellow gold. The nose show all I hope for in a White Bordeaux styled wine--preserved lemons, honey, wool and some sweet spices. Dry, luscious but focused flavors echo the aromas with citrus, spice and lanolin wrapped in a richly textured and full-bodied impression. More than adequate acidity helps to carry and lift the long, satisfying finish. Drink now through 2021.

1/13/2019 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Coravin'd for about an hour. Very dark crimson purple with a thin clear rim. Lovely complex nose of savory herbs, cigar and olive tapenade. Bright, lively and silky on entry, the flavors feature licorice, black plum and dark spice notes. Fresh acidity lifts the flavors and soft tannins are fully integrated. The finish is long, balanced and ethereal. Great example of Owen Roe's excellence with this variety. Now through 2025.

12/12/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Bright yellow with gold accents. The nose is slowly showing preserved citrus, lanolin, spice and honey. Deep and powerful on the palate, the still primary flavors are showing citrus zest, spiced pear that are deep and concentrated but quite bright, young and juicy. The oak is nicely integrated with the fruit. While this continues to evolve at a glacial pace, it is a pleasure to drink now but will reward several more years in the cellar.

12/12/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted 1 hour. Medium ruby red with a clear rim. With some coaxing, the nose shows fresh red and black cherries, baking spice and a touch of licorice. Gently sweet on entry with fresh flavors of mostly red fruit and lots of sweet spice. The flavors are persistent and nicely balanced. This is a lovely example that will continue to improve for several more years.

11/30/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

PnP. Brilliant yellow tinged with gold highlights. Great nose of sea breeze, dried grasses and citrus. Luscious first palate impression lead to ripe but juicy flavors of orchard fruit, tart lemon preserves and that brine-y minerality. Long and luscious on the finish. Really classic and a great value. The Droins are really making great Chablis! Drink now to 2022.

7/20/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

PnP. Medium -dark color. Clear rim with a bit of dust. Subdued and integrated aromas include high-toned baking spices, savory herbs and cherry skin. The wine is gently sweet in the mouth with harmonious flavors of black and red fruit. There's decent acidity and well absorbed tannins. Not a blockbuster but quite tasty and satisfying. This should be drunk in the short term. Now - 2021.

10/25/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

PnP. Dark bright crimson with purple tones. Great nose with high-toned notes of spice and red fruit. Very complex. Juicy flavors of red fruit, sweet spice and licorice. The tannins play well with vibrant acidity to carry the flavors into a long, refreshing finish. 92 pts. Drink now to 2023.

7/7/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Pale color with a consistent mousse. Lovely aromas of cherries, strawberry and brioche. The flavors are profound, dry and memorable. The texture is creamy but firmly structured. An excellent example of this classic wine.

7/30/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted for 2 hours. Light yellow. Lemon, seashells, quince and eucalyptus are just some of the youthful but complex aromatic landscape. Viscous on entry, the first flavors show preserved lemon, citrus zest, toasted nuts. There is still some youthful bitterness. The long and powerful finish is a bit warm. This wine is still in its adolescence and should really hit its stride in about 5 years.

6/27/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted for about 2 hours. Inky purple/black with a minuscule clear rim. A glorious potpourri greets the nose with high-toned notes of dusty sweet and savory spices, focused red and black fruit, licorice and graphite. Bright and juicy flavors contradict the color and offer layers of black cherry, plum and blackberry flavors that are vibrant, balanced and persistent. Perfectly balanced and lively on the finish, this wine is really hitting its stride. 95 pts. Now through 2030.

6/22/2018 - jfagan wrote:

Decanted for 2 hours. Medium light, read-through color with a thin, clear rim. Initial notes of cinnamon and other sweet, baking spices then turn to aromas of fresh blackberries and red cherries. On entry it shows pretty, high-toned and fresh flavors of red and black fruit. Delicious primary flavors and nicely framed by juicy, young acidity and gentle tannins. This vintage seems a bit lighter and red fruited than others. It should develop nicely in the medium term. 92 pts. 2021-2029

6/22/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted 1 hour. Brilliant deep yellow/gold. Rich aromatics start with preserved lemons, some ginger, roasted nuts--all fresh and vibrant. On the palate, this wine is beautifully textured--dense without being heavy--as the complex flavors start with citrus then ripe stone fruit, all lifted by vibrant acidity. The components are all playing well together and the finish is endless but humble. This is a classic but relatively precocious vintage. 94 pts. Drink now through 2022.

6/14/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Healthy looking medium crimson with a clear rim. Ripe and open nose features baked cherries with savory garrigue, sweet and savory spices. Soft, ripe and full bodied on the palate with deep ripe waves of cherry pie, Luxardo and plenty of spice. Good acidity and a sweet, ripe viscosity lead to a warm and satisfying finish. At 15.8 abv this is best enjoyed in the 60-68f range. Drink soon.

5/27/2018 - jfagan wrote:

Pre-moxed.

5/13/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

With a decent decant, this seems to be one of the more forward and precocious Heritage bottlings from Bedrock. Medium dark with a thin clear rim. Day two Coravin'd for about two hours. Ripe sweet and savory aromas of black fruit jam, dark roasted spices with bright, airy notes. Soft, sweet and vibrant flavors featuring licorice, blackberry, baked blueberry flavors. Ripe and full-bodied finish is warm and satisfying.

4/26/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted for 2 hours. Deeply colored with a thin, clear rim. The ripe and forthcoming nose features black cherry and baking spices. Richly textured on entry, the palate offers ripe black fruit with savory spice and herbal notes. The ripeness of the vintage is nicely balanced with fresh acidity. The finish is lush and touch warm. Best drunk on the cool side. This is a consistently excellent, entry level Oregon Pinot Noir. Drink now - 2020.

4/14/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Coravin'd 2 hours (natural cork BTW). Medium/light color with a clear rim. Very bright and lively aromas feature red cherry skin, rose hips and sweet spices. That theme continues on the palate adding fresh and delicate flavors of gently sweet red cherries and herb tea balanced by fresh acidity. The tannins are fully integrated and the gentle finish is long and memorable. Blind I might think this was a Beaune 1er Cru. Lovely. Drink now through 2020.

2/24/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted 2 1/2 hours. Medium color with a thin clear rim. Lovely complex nose shows a cornucopia of sweet and Asian spices along with some high-toned notes of mint. The first palate impression is bold yet elegant and lithe with fresh flavors of red cherry, herbal tea and an interesting briar-y note--all focused by tart cherry acidity and ripe but evident tannins that carry the whole package into a very long and refreshing finish. Very fine. 94 pts. Drink now to 2023.

3/13/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted 2 hours. Light read-through color with a wide clear rim. Fresh and lively aromas show red and black cherry, baking spices and savory herbs. The flavors introduce some cherry cola and spice notes all complimented by a gentle sweetness. The palate is nicely textured, impeccably balanced and refreshing. The tannins are fully integrated and that sweetness lingers on long and refreshing finish. Very pretty. Serve with a bit of a chill. Drink now through 2022.

2/9/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Coravin'd for 2 hours. Opaque purple/black with a thin clear rim. The nose is ripe and elegant with high-toned spice and black fruit notes. Soft and lush on entry with enough acidity to carry it off. Full bodied with flavors of licorice and black plum. The tannins are well resolved. I think this should be drunk soon. 92 pts. Now through 2020.

2/11/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Coravin's for about 2 hours. Medium color with a clear rim. High toned sweet and savory spices on the nose are lifted by underlying acidity. Lovely aromatics. The bright and juicy flavors that greet the palate are firm but not austere. Tart cherry flavors are complimented by a ripe palate impression, good depth and nicely integrated tannin. Long and persistent. This site often yields the most "Burgundian" wines in the PGC stables. NSG comes to mind with this one. 92pts. Now through 2024

2/12/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Coravin'd for two hours. Medium light color with a wide clear rim tapering to a "read through" core. Bright red cherry, cinnamon, and sweet herbs on the nose lead to flavors of cherry, cranberry and some darker fruit elements. The texture is firm without being lean. There's a balanced concentration with evident tannins. Lithe and polished, this is quite elegant for the vintage. 90pts. Now through 2020.

2/1/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Coravin'd for 2 hours. Another deeply pigmented 2005, tapering from a clear rim through a crimson transition to an opaque core. Firm but complex aromas include pan roasted herbs and sweet spices with an undertow of perfectly ripe red and black fruit. Focused and expansive on the palate, the flavors are of freshly baked cherries and cranberries that are lifted by bright, juicy acidity. The tannins are there but very well absorbed. Very long and profound. It's time to start looking at the all these '05s. Drink now through 2024.

1/25/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted for 2 hours. Opaque purple/black with a very thin, clear rim. Closely help aromas of black fruit, baker's chocolate and coffee open up with some coaxing. Deep, fresh flavors of black fruit, licorice and smoky dried herbs really flesh out on the palate and lead to a powerful but perfectly balanced, long finish. The back label lists both Peter Rosback and David O'Reilly. This is really showing great for a wine of this age. 92pts. Drink now through 2024.

1/24/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

From a 375ml. Decanted 2 hours. Medium dark color with a clear rim. Ripe but lifted aromas of sweet spices, red berries and touch of smoke. Fresh on the palate with moderate viscosity and flavors of ripe red fruit, baking spices and plum skin. Long and fresh on the palate, this is complete and light on its feet. Spot on. 92pts. Drink now-2020.

1/12/2018 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Tasted at cellar temp and as it warmed. Bright, deep yellow/gold. Fresh nose of citrus marmalade, lanolin and a touch of coconut. Soft but lifted palate impression leads to flavors of simmered exotic citrus, green fruits--all gently wrapped in sexy oak. Very long and persistant on the finish, this is a remarkable New World take on a top White Bordeaux. Although it saw 100% new oak, it wears it well. At 17 years old this is really hitting its stride. Not a hint of oxidation. Drink now through 2022.

12/31/2017 - jfagan Likes this wine:

1.5 hours from the cellar in the glass. Brilliant deep, clear yellow. Complex and profound aromatics show ripe, exotic citrus, some stone fruit and just a touch of classy oak. Ripe and dense on the palate with concentrated flavors of citrus, pineapple, lifted by wonderful fresh fruit acidity with a pretty oak in the background. Rich, full bodied and lingering on the fresh, vibrant finish. Drink 2020-2025.

12/31/2017 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted 2 hours. Deep buy "read through" color with a clear rim and no bricking. Powerfully fragrant with ripe elements of black fruit, pan-fried herbs, licorice and a smoky/earthy note. Soft, rich and powerful on entry with slightly bitter, briary flavors that are balanced by ripe, sweet fruit. Full bodied and a bit hot as warms to room temperature, this has layers of flavors well resolved tannins and a glorious finish. Drink now through 2020.

12/24/2017 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted about an hour. Quite dark with a thin clear rim and a touch of brick dust. Powerfully aromatic with notes of dense black fruit, sweet and savory spices and notes of earth and smoke. Authoritative layers of concentrated black cherry and plum. The palate in dense but lifted by bright acidity. The tannins are apparent but very well integrated. Long, complete and balanced on the finish, this leave a great impression. The 2005s are really starting to hit their stride. 93 pts. Drink now through 2021.

9/10/2017 - jfagan Likes this wine:

Decanted for 2 hours. Deep black/magenta. Thin clear rim. The reticent nose slowly shows espresso, black fruit and chocolate. Firm and tightly focused on the palate but not at all un-generous, this classically rendered wine shows flavors of black fruit, licorice and dried herbs. Nicely balanced, long and persistent, I think this wine is just starting to come around. Compared to what the late David Lake MW made from this site, the Owen Roe version would be a "fruit bomb." Last sip was the best. Patience... 92pts for now. Drink 2019 to 2025.