Community Tasting Note

David Paris (dbp) wrote:

Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - When I tasted this on release with Mo at his property, this was among the best 2006 Oregon Pinot's I'd had, so despite 2006 being one of my least favorite vintages, I bought some and packed them away. Eight years later, this is the first I've opened. Indeed, I think I'm in agreement with some of the other recent notes that this was better earlier in its life, and I believe I've made a mistake to let them sit. The color of this wine is a bit thin, showing some brown hues. Aromas show some acidity which is nice, but this is coupled with over ripe plums, cherry skins, and a rubber tire. Palate entry is mild at first, but then those over ripe plum notes come in. Light acid and really no tannins to speak of, but a bitter or burt fruit notion begins to develop as this is held in the mouth. This is the sensation that takes over on the finish when you swallow. Again some spicy acid that I appreciate, but the flavors are darker, overly mature, with a thinness to what lingers, revealing some alcohol. Wishing I drank these earlier, and wishing I didn't have more left.

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