This is drinking very well now. Pristine vibrant fruit, spice and mineral. Might be Oregon's answer to Burgundy's Bourgogne rouge for value and fidelity to PN and terroir. Super fresh and inviting! I bought 3. Have one more and wouldn't mind 3 more if there is any. The single vineyards and Old Vines have risen in price past my value point but, I really admire this cuvee for $36. 91-92 A perfect PN for a last-minute decision, PnP red.
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Definitely needs lots of air on day one or, drink most of it on day 2. Its pleasant enough on opening but there is a little bitterness on the finish that disappears with extended air. Adds complexity depth & elegance with 3hours plus open. Can't imagine this ever being a 97pt wine for my palate. ( And I love the producer & style ) but could be a 93+ with time. I've been buying & drinking their wines since the 2011 vintage.
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Easy 90. Impeccably balanced and tasty even on day 2. Could use a couple of years to soften and might improve, but no harm drinking now at this price point.
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PnP. Cherry, red berry, pie spice. Medium body, medium acid, well integrated tannins. Pretty classic Dundee Hills profile. Fresh, bright fruit, but still very elegant and somewhat restrained style. It's pretty primary now, but this cuvee will normally age at least 10+ years from the vintage and this is no exception. Drink it now for its vibrant, fresh character, but hang on to some for at least five years so you can see it's real potential. The price is creeping up, but this is still a tremendous value.
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5/3/2024 - dafmd Likes this wine: 91 Points
DnP: strawberry/cherry notes on pour; ruby, medium-bodied, red berry, cooking spice, raspberry leaf, some lift to finish
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1/2/2024 - 831900_ Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wonderfully light bodied, slightly sweet cherry taste (no RS obviously). Really a fun wine. Crazy good value if you like light wines (and I do)
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11/30/2023 - chablis28 wrote: 91 Points
This is drinking very well now. Pristine vibrant fruit, spice and mineral. Might be Oregon's answer to Burgundy's Bourgogne rouge for value and fidelity to PN and terroir. Super fresh and inviting! I bought 3. Have one more and wouldn't mind 3 more if there is any. The single vineyards and Old Vines have risen in price past my value point but, I really admire this cuvee for $36. 91-92 A perfect PN for a last-minute decision, PnP red.
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7/10/2023 - chablis28 wrote: 91 Points
Definitely needs lots of air on day one or, drink most of it on day 2. Its pleasant enough on opening but there is a little bitterness on the finish that disappears with extended air. Adds complexity depth & elegance with 3hours plus open. Can't imagine this ever being a 97pt wine for my palate. ( And I love the producer & style ) but could be a 93+ with time. I've been buying & drinking their wines since the 2011 vintage.
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7/9/2023 - WineKnut Likes this wine: 90 Points
Easy 90. Impeccably balanced and tasty even on day 2. Could use a couple of years to soften and might improve, but no harm drinking now at this price point.
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6/4/2023 - beef1020 wrote:
Really opened up after 2 hours, give plenty of air.
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5/22/2023 - beef1020 wrote:
Open 4 hours and it's put on weight, bitter tea notes show up. Much bigger wine than 19s, but very nice.
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5/4/2023 - wlsch Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP. Cherry, red berry, pie spice. Medium body, medium acid, well integrated tannins. Pretty classic Dundee Hills profile. Fresh, bright fruit, but still very elegant and somewhat restrained style. It's pretty primary now, but this cuvee will normally age at least 10+ years from the vintage and this is no exception. Drink it now for its vibrant, fresh character, but hang on to some for at least five years so you can see it's real potential. The price is creeping up, but this is still a tremendous value.
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