April 29, 2012 - Amazingly good bottle even though a bit of the wine had leaked through the cork. This is one of the better pinots I've ever had. Massive bright dark cherry (not a mistake in terms!), very good complexity, evolves for 45 seconds in mouth, good structure, and finish. Very good.
July 26, 2011 - bottle was flawed - had leaked and wine had lost most of it's magic. Still drinkable sort of but not good
March 29, 2009 - This wine was not giving much but I enjoyed its austerity and class. Dark fruit profile with a touch of smoke and mineral. Med body with high acidity, balanced, it showed more fruit than on the nose. It reminded be of a good Pommard: firm, focused and elegant.
Showed little sign of evolution so I'd keep it a few more years without hesitation.
December 29, 2008 - What a beautiful wine...black fruit on the nose; cherry,cherry and raspberry with hints of mocha caramel. This wine is drinking perfectly right now and represents the best of Oregon Pinot. More medium bodied, but a long full finish in the mouth, lingering on the tip of the tongue. Wow. Not often I would suggest seeking out an Oregon Pinot at auction but this one merits some effort to taste. My suggestion - do not decant - open and let the first pour open in the glass for about 15 minutes then start the experience. Pace so you have at least 3 hours to enjoy the progression.
November 30, 2008 - A delightful bottle - points for sheer loveliness. No hard edges, some structure from a bit of acid and a tiny bit of leftover tannin. Decent, earthy nose. Very nice mouth of canned bing cherries and black pepper. Lively finish that lingers just a bit.
February 19, 2008 - As is always the case with this wine in this vintage. Fabulous stuff.
November 30, 2007 - Right up there with the best Pinot Noirs I've tasted. This wine boasts concentrated dewberry, laughing gas and cinamon aromas. It tastes exceptionally pure, and perfectly aged at this point, with a tannin so resolved you hardly know its there. As pleasant and rewarding as a great wine can be. I question whether or not to even compromise the experience with food, but if you umust I would pair it with something delicate like poached salmon.
July 17, 2007 - Day after - no real note, but very lovely.
June 22, 2007 - Given to me by my Dad last week. A brilliant expression of good fruit, ripe and full bodied. A dense and tasty core of raspberry, cheery and earth mixed in and saturated the palate, one of the best offerings from Oregon I can recall. It actually paired nicely with a dish of chicken masala. Drink by 2010.
August 22, 2006 - Among the best Oregon pinot noirs I've had. jbaron's note is right on: black fruits, generous but subtle, and an earthy core. Aged perfectly.