Dinner at Canard (Canard, Portland OR): There is an upfront quality to the nose that is immediate and plush with sassafras, plums, red cherries, strawberries, sour red cherries, spice tones, peppery notes, violets, and some rose petals. The Medium/full bodied feel is plush and balanced with crisp, medium+ acidity and silky, medium tannins. I really like the upfront nature of this even nearly 17 years on. This is drinking beautifully and if its not mature now, then it never will be.
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Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 90 minutes.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, saddle leather, red hills dust and red berries. Flavors of cranberries, red berries and red cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now.
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this bottle was on the decline... the acids and tannins had faded enough to leave the wine texturally a bit "mushy" or "soft" on the midpalate... would be interesting to taste with a burgundy from a vintage with similar weather at a similar point in evolution to compare how the backbone of the wines aged in comparison... still a very enjoyable wine. drink up.
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Tasted non blind with dinner. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dust, berries, raspberries, cherries and a hint of rubber tire. Flavors of berries, raspberries, strawberries and a bit of cherry. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. I'm torn whether to drink or hold my last bottle see where this beauty might go.
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Medium pale browny red, like a 10 yr old tawny - nose is cherries, forest floor - elegant and intense with exc acidity to carry it along, it has a pure silk mouthfeel, and a complex winey-ness, great length and precision, lovely. What Pinot is all about.
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Low depth of color, red rim showing very little signs aggressive maceration. On the nose quite aromatic with a pretty mix of floral red and black fruits, tons of sappy aromas, some background baking spices and minerals. On the palate the wine has medium to high acidity, a super lush and broadmidpalate, a very fine transition into a moderate amount of ripe tannins finish... low ETOH. Good balance between acidity and ripeness of fruit/palate weight... good length, great intensity and good complexity. Shows a lot of finesse for being so sweet and lush on the midpalate, lush texture... expresses its New Worldness very well. I really enjoyed this wine and believe more Oregon/Cali producers should be shooting for something like this as opposed to the phenollically ripe, tank watered, 15% ETOH beasts... bravo! Drinks well now but should improve over the next 1-3 or 2-4 years.
Tasted June 19, 2007 at the winery. Light garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of red cherries, red berries, wet earth and a touch of spice. Flavors of raspberries, red cherries and red berries. Light to medium acidity, tannins and body. Good balance. Drink or hold.
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7/10/2021 - KeithAkers wrote: 91 Points
Dinner at Canard (Canard, Portland OR): There is an upfront quality to the nose that is immediate and plush with sassafras, plums, red cherries, strawberries, sour red cherries, spice tones, peppery notes, violets, and some rose petals. The Medium/full bodied feel is plush and balanced with crisp, medium+ acidity and silky, medium tannins. I really like the upfront nature of this even nearly 17 years on. This is drinking beautifully and if its not mature now, then it never will be.
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2/18/2017 - wineismylife wrote: 93 Points
WIML93
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 90 minutes.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, saddle leather, red hills dust and red berries. Flavors of cranberries, red berries and red cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now.
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5/11/2014 - markjanes Likes this wine: 87 Points
this bottle was on the decline... the acids and tannins had faded enough to leave the wine texturally a bit "mushy" or "soft" on the midpalate... would be interesting to taste with a burgundy from a vintage with similar weather at a similar point in evolution to compare how the backbone of the wines aged in comparison... still a very enjoyable wine. drink up.
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11/24/2013 - wineismylife wrote: 91 Points
WIML91
Tasted non blind with dinner. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dust, berries, raspberries, cherries and a hint of rubber tire. Flavors of berries, raspberries, strawberries and a bit of cherry. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. I'm torn whether to drink or hold my last bottle see where this beauty might go.
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12/30/2010 - winot wrote: 94 Points
Medium pale browny red, like a 10 yr old tawny - nose is cherries, forest floor - elegant and intense with exc acidity to carry it along, it has a pure silk mouthfeel, and a complex winey-ness, great length and precision, lovely. What Pinot is all about.
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7/8/2010 - wineismylife wrote: 90 Points
medium to light bodied-good acidity with a citrus presence, went very well with Yucutan style pork chops-cld
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3/2/2010 - markjanes wrote: 90 Points
Low depth of color, red rim showing very little signs aggressive maceration. On the nose quite aromatic with a pretty mix of floral red and black fruits, tons of sappy aromas, some background baking spices and minerals. On the palate the wine has medium to high acidity, a super lush and broadmidpalate, a very fine transition into a moderate amount of ripe tannins finish... low ETOH. Good balance between acidity and ripeness of fruit/palate weight... good length, great intensity and good complexity. Shows a lot of finesse for being so sweet and lush on the midpalate, lush texture... expresses its New Worldness very well. I really enjoyed this wine and believe more Oregon/Cali producers should be shooting for something like this as opposed to the phenollically ripe, tank watered, 15% ETOH beasts... bravo! Drinks well now but should improve over the next 1-3 or 2-4 years.
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2/26/2010 - twofthrs wrote: 93 Points
Still a wonderful PN
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7/15/2009 - twofthrs wrote: 94 Points
Outstanding.
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10/21/2008 - twofthrs wrote: 92 Points
excellent
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8/6/2008 - twofthrs wrote: 92 Points
excellent
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7/16/2008 - twofthrs wrote: 92 Points
Again, excellent.
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12/25/2007 - twofthrs wrote: 91 Points
Killer
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10/14/2007 - twofthrs wrote: 91 Points
excellent
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6/19/2007 - wineismylife wrote: 88 Points
WIML87-88,NOWA,WS??
Tasted June 19, 2007 at the winery. Light garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of red cherries, red berries, wet earth and a touch of spice. Flavors of raspberries, red cherries and red berries. Light to medium acidity, tannins and body. Good balance. Drink or hold.
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