August 21, 2012 - This didn't need aeration at this point. While it did not have the depth of burgundies, it was an extremely pleasant pinot w some dimension. I wouldn't wait another year to drink this. I am sorry it was my last bottle.
January 29, 2012 - Aerated into glass. Initial smell was of funk and olives...very strange. Bigger wine than I usually like for a Pinot Noir. Much better after standing in the glass for an hour. Okay, not my favorite, will see how it is today.
May 12, 2011 - Medium ruby colour. Light nose of strawberry jello. Nice subtle notes of sassafras, sweet oak, fresh parsley and bing cherry show up initially, followed by a medium body of red rasberry and luden's cough drops(well, almost). No off odors, clean, well-made for the style and reasonably priced. Tasted against a similarly priced, '08 Mud House/central otago NZ pinot, which was also good with a slightly longer finish and more of a red pie cherry profile.
March 29, 2011 - Lots of fruit, bigger than preferred.
March 25, 2011 - Better second day.
January 14, 2011 - Gentle fruit on the nose, slightly acidic on the tongue but gentle finish. Quite enjoyable. Much improved with a longer decant.
November 23, 2010 - Slightly earthy nose but with fruit upfront and a pleasant finish.
November 19, 2010 - Great value. Very nice wine.
October 18, 2010 - Soft fruit balanced with deep loomy soil. Pair extremely well with chicken marsala. Served slightly chilled after being decanted.
October 9, 2010 - Pdq90 elegant and easy. 08 is an exceptional year for Oregon.