What a fantastic bottle. Almost perfect in every way. Wonderful earthy, forest floor funk. The fruit is slightly subdued but I loved the balance. Absolutely delicious.
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I love Brick House. Sad to see the last of this vintage depart, but it did so in style. I could have waited another two years. Compote of small red fruits, not heavy jam.
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Although I think it is either now past prime or it was the bottle still enjoyable evidence of a great wine, nose of forest, taste has red fruits. Best after an hour of air, 24 hours in decanter diminished the wine.
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This is an excellent example of what Brick House can do with Pinot Noir, it took about an hour to open up, after that it didn't get any better. If you have some drink now! You won't be disappointed just don't hold them any longer.
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pale red color, very nice aromas of red fruit, cherries and raspberry. I beleive this wine will get better with a few more years of aging..and it's organic if I remember right/I will definitely buy more vintages of Brick House
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Notes from day 2. Red to dark red in coclor. Nose of blackberry, little floral, forest loam, smoke. On the palate there is more blackberry, loam, herb, minerality. The finish is above average in length, and the overall balance of the wine is nice. One of thhe better 05's I have had, good job Doug. Drink or hold. 50+5+11+17+8
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This beauty will develop. Intense fruit. Balanced. Complex. Near-intoxicating bouquet. Alcohol in balance. It's just nother reason why the best Oregon pinots fall nicely between sickeningly sweet and jammy CA pinots and will-the-fruit-ever-emerge Bungundys...91.
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what was WS thinking with the 94 rating on this one? bought six solely on the basis of the rating and description.. this was undrinkable pinot, i actually opened three bottles just to make sure..the nose is herbs and cherry and the wine is like drinking cherry cough syrup and overwhelming herbs.. very disappointing
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4/20/2022 - pouncey wrote: 94 Points
What a fantastic bottle. Almost perfect in every way. Wonderful earthy, forest floor funk. The fruit is slightly subdued but I loved the balance. Absolutely delicious.
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6/27/2020 - ASG24 Likes this wine:
Just a perfect bottle; delicious.
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1/26/2016 - andyrowe Likes this wine: 92 Points
I love Brick House. Sad to see the last of this vintage depart, but it did so in style. I could have waited another two years. Compote of small red fruits, not heavy jam.
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1/3/2016 - andyrowe Likes this wine: 91 Points
Although I think it is either now past prime or it was the bottle still enjoyable evidence of a great wine, nose of forest, taste has red fruits. Best after an hour of air, 24 hours in decanter diminished the wine.
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11/28/2012 - KNasr Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is an excellent example of what Brick House can do with Pinot Noir, it took about an hour to open up, after that it didn't get any better. If you have some drink now! You won't be disappointed just don't hold them any longer.
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5/9/2010 - Ki Punwar wrote: 93 Points
pale red color, very nice aromas of red fruit, cherries and raspberry. I beleive this wine will get better with a few more years of aging..and it's organic if I remember right/I will definitely buy more vintages of Brick House
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4/11/2010 - manonthemoon wrote: 91 Points
Notes from day 2. Red to dark red in coclor. Nose of blackberry, little floral, forest loam, smoke. On the palate there is more blackberry, loam, herb, minerality. The finish is above average in length, and the overall balance of the wine is nice. One of thhe better 05's I have had, good job Doug. Drink or hold. 50+5+11+17+8
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11/26/2009 - brooklynguy wrote:
nicely done in a tough vintage. ripe fruit, good balance. worked well with the rich turkey.
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1/15/2009 - gmat5497 wrote: 89 Points
I liked it but wasn't overwhelmed. Really needed to open up. Was better the second day.
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11/15/2008 - ScottScott wrote: 90 Points
Black cherries, leather, light smokiness, full-bodied but elegant, strong acids, long finish.
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8/24/2008 - ruffsurf wrote:
This beauty will develop. Intense fruit. Balanced. Complex. Near-intoxicating bouquet. Alcohol in balance. It's just nother reason why the best Oregon pinots fall nicely between sickeningly sweet and jammy CA pinots and will-the-fruit-ever-emerge Bungundys...91.
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3/3/2008 - voldar wrote: 70 Points
what was WS thinking with the 94 rating on this one? bought six solely on the basis of the rating and description.. this was undrinkable pinot, i actually opened three bottles just to make sure..the nose is herbs and cherry and the wine is like drinking cherry cough syrup and overwhelming herbs.. very disappointing
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7/12/2007 - norsktorsk wrote: 88 Points
Thin sharp with little mid palate and no finish to speak of. I would not buy this again.
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