October 23, 2022 - very dark cherry and spice
April 24, 2021 - Pop and pour. Saved 1/2 bottle and tasted over the following two days.
Dark purple color.
Nose offers dark cherries, blackberries and some beef blood. has me thinking of Syrah, and not Russian River Pinot Noir.
Flavors are the same - black cherries, black plums and that beef broth and roast beef note. Good acidity to give the wine lift.
Good depth of flavor. Nice mouthfeel.
Interesting. Enjoyable too, even if it was not what I was expecting from a RRV Pinot.
May 5, 2019 - Aged very nicely and drinking very well.
November 5, 2018 - Drinking very well. Delicious.
December 21, 2017 - Wonderful, still drinking well. Not yet peaked.
February 14, 2016 - I have had a lot of R-C wines, but this one really stands out. Incredible complexity and depth of aroma and flavor...wow. I wish I had more. This has years of life ahead of it.
December 25, 2015 - Drinking really nicely now; easy pop and pour. No formal tasting note. Was gone on secomd day, so drink up. Had side-by-side with 2008 Terrace Neuma Sonoma Coast and this was the unanimous favorite.
October 6, 2015 - Dark ruby red color, nose of earth and some alcohol, the wine has excellent fruit still with some good acidity, so this wine should last for at least another 3-4 years. Long delicious finish. Great value.
July 11, 2015 - Pop and pour at a casual restaurant. Deep, murky purple in the glass. Classic RRV nose, finish had some surprising and substantial leather and oak notes. Fruit has faded a bit, but still drinking nicely and will go for a bit yet.
November 28, 2013 - Not a big pinot snob and this trends toward a syrah. Deep purple with earthy fruits and leather. Had with turkey and a bit over the top. Good finish.