July 11, 2014 - great value
September 7, 2013 - Concur with recent reviews. Drinking really nicely now.
August 27, 2013 - If you like California Pinot, don't waste your money on the cult stuff because this is pretty much as good as any I've tried. Still nothing spectacular and a bit monolithic with the overripe cherry coke thing in full effect, a little tannin high in the palate, decent acidity, but this lacks the subtlety and funkiness of a good burgundy. Still, I've had lots of $60-80 Cali pinots that didn't taste any better than this $18 bottle.
September 18, 2012 - This is just a great Cali pinot value. So enjoyable. Plenty going on, layers of flavor, just right.
May 10, 2012 - 2002 Oregon Pinots - Tasted Blind (Tom's house in Palo Alto, California): Medium red. Excellent nose. Spicy, tasty palate. A little bit harsh. Tasted blind and correctly guessed as California Pinot Noir.
May 10, 2012 - Blind Tasting 2002 Oregon Pinots (with pre's and Burg ringers) (Tom's House, Palo Alto, CA): Roasted strawberry and cherry nose. Medium bodied with medium+ acidity. Ripe black cherry fruit with heat. Guessed warm climate Cali Pinot.
February 19, 2012 - Great value for Pinot noir. Nice earthiness with well-balanced fruit.
January 25, 2012 - Bold CA Pinot. Decanted for about one hour, and drank over the course of several hours. Not sure the decant was necessary to open up the flavors, but time in the glass did dissipate some heat from the nose and finish. Fruity nose with tart berries on the palette with mild tannins. Finish is long and somewhat smooth. If I had a second bottle, I would have opened it. Great QPR...will buy more.
November 26, 2011 - As always-bang for your back. Need to buy a case!
November 21, 2011 - This does not show as well on day one, much better after being opened for a long while. Drank this along side the 2008 Banshee SLH, this is far more floral and nuanced than the 08.