April 11, 2021 - Last bottle ... impressions consistent with previous quick note. Fruit is on the way out, but the acidity and minerality on the finish are still there. Enjoyable, but time to drink up.
January 10, 2021 - Quick note: Bought this thinking it was the 2014. Definite family resemblance, but this is much later in life. Moderate bricking with significant clear edges. At the open, it felt a bit tired, but it really improved with some air time, and in the end was quite delightful. (Light texture, delicate red fruit flavors, with some hints caramel and butter.) To be revisited and evaluated in more detail, but not too far in the future.
September 14, 2020 - Well past prime, yet interesting morsels here and there from raspberry nose, through a finessed bit of mineral on a short finish.
April 20, 2020 - Had a couple of these on purchasing in 17'. A very light but enjoyable Pinot Noir. Sadly found this lost bottle in cellar last night and it seems to have lost it's luster. Still drinkable but not much redeeming quality left. I would drink up. Or maybe it was just my bottle but don't see another tasting since 17' as well.
December 12, 2017 - Interesting but somewhat muted finish. Some Minerality. Hard to say if the wine is in a dumb stage or if we were dumb to buy at release price.
October 27, 2017 - Nice strawberry and cherry fruit with some forest floor and mushroom secondary aromas. Good medium body but a little denser than I remember from the last one. Still a delicious wine from one of my favorite Willamette vintages.
February 18, 2017 - Consistent with previous bottle. Pale ruby in color, this with shows defined strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb on the nose. The mouth feel is very light bodied with more red fruits, subtle musk and a hint of cocoa. The finish brings brisk acidity and more strawberry and cola undertones. 12.08% abv.
Purchased recently for $20US, this is a well made, very light bodied wine that is an excellent qpr at this price point. I thoroughly enjoyed both bottles of this vintage I purchased.
February 14, 2017 - Smooth with a strong smell and light taste of black pepper. Has little fruit notes, more earth. Lovely with stronger fish or lighter meat dishes, early in the evening. Definitely worth the money!
February 7, 2017 - No decant.
February 3, 2017 - Pale ruby in color, this with shows defined strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb on the nose. The mouth feel is very light bodied with more red fruits, subtle musk and a hint of cocoa. The finish brings brisk acidity and more strawberry and cola undertones. 12.08% abv.
Purchased recently for $20US, this is a well made, very light bodied wine that is an excellent qpr at this price point. Glad I have one more.