October 28, 2020 - Medium red, dark berry & cola aromas, plenty of dark berry fruit , a tad sweet, smooth mouthfeel, sweet fruit medium length finish. Not bad given its age. Served with roast chicken and gnocchi.
January 26, 2020 - My fiar experience with aged California Pinot. Still quite pleasant, but seem to be past its prime. Fruit is not as dominant anymore and earth flavors are quite easy to taste. Still one of my favorite brands of Cali Pinot.
March 1, 2015 - At its peak or in the downslope in early '15. Regardless, very, very good. Complex, nice Pinot texture with spicy fruit.
July 6, 2013 - Corked. :-(
May 4, 2013 - A bit flat --probably waited too long
still very good
July 8, 2012 - Very dark and cloudy. Aromas of dark berries and must. Muted dark cherry and toast flavors with good acidity and well integrated finish. A little too much heat.
May 30, 2012 - Consistent with other taster's notes for the 2002. Very port like and dense, VERY cloudy, minimal fruit. The product of way too much wood? Second day, no significant change.
February 29, 2012 - Excellent example of Ca pinot. Nice bottle age. Wonderfully balanced. Deep Rasberry color. Damp lively nose. Black cherry, rhubarb, casis palate with clean fresh finish. Luscious rich food wine or a wine for meditation.
January 18, 2012 - Relatively ripe and rich, but nice in its style. No hurry to drink any time soon.
November 25, 2010 - Excellent wine to go with the wonderful Thanksgiving feast. Decanted for about 3 hours. Great dark red color - jammy raspberry fruit flavors, slight hint of vanilla.