August 30, 2020 - No detailed drinking notes. Drinking very well. Suffice it to say the 2012-2014 drinking window on CT is incredibly conservative.
May 13, 2020 - Pure Raspberry! Excellent
November 2, 2017 - See notes for previous bottle. Very similar. Elegant, restrained, food friendly, and delicious.
October 12, 2017 - Pleasantly surprised - feared it may have been past its prime. Visually, very light red. Great nose - baking spices, cherries, earthy, and a touch of vanillin. On the palate, somewhat tart cherry, baking spices, earthy, mineral, great acidity. Classic PN, new world but with good balance. Will drink my last bottle within the next 12-18 months.
September 27, 2014 - Relatively light bodied with earthy undertones.
August 18, 2014 - Light brick red color. Spice, vanilla and herb scent. Tart cherry, tar and spice flavor with ample acidity and fine tannins.
May 29, 2014 - Wine held up on counter for 5+ days getting better and better. Love this wine and wish it came in a barrel.
April 15, 2014 - Great wine for the money, better than the 2006 Roar SLH we had before this one. Age won't help it, so drink over the next year or two.
March 13, 2014 - Not a hearty pinot, but somewhat complex. Light cherry color and much cherry on the pallet. Drinking very nice now after 30 min decant.
January 5, 2014 - Took to dinner and really enjoyed this wine with food. Cherries, earth and seamless. Not a blockbuster but very good.