This wine is INSANE! At 8 yrs, it’s singing and I don’t think time would make it any better; mainly because the richness of the fruit (must’ve been a warm year). Clear but deep purple hue. Mineral-tinged dark blue fruits on the nose. Super rich entry (and so, my aforementioned comment), with imperceptible acidity but nonetheless, balanced and thoroughly enjoyable. This was my favorite tasting and my favorite wine, during our wonderful weekend in Oregon Pinot Country and this bottle, evidence as to why. Top of my list, whenever we return. I actually don’t remember paying the price we did, but I’d have to say it was worth the tariff.
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Assertive aromatics of bright, juicy red fruits - ripe raspberry and strawberry. Light & lithe but intriguing and compelling. Ever so slightly savory on the mid-palate. Back to the crunchy fruit, which takes you right through to the end. Solid, solid bottle of wine.
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2016 Shea Wine Cellars Pinot Noir West Hill Shea Vineyard
4/12/2024 - golfwine wrote: 94 Points
This wine is INSANE! At 8 yrs, it’s singing and I don’t think time would make it any better; mainly because the richness of the fruit (must’ve been a warm year).
Clear but deep purple hue. Mineral-tinged dark blue fruits on the nose. Super rich entry (and so, my aforementioned comment), with imperceptible acidity but nonetheless, balanced and thoroughly enjoyable. This was my favorite tasting and my favorite wine, during our wonderful weekend in Oregon Pinot Country and this bottle, evidence as to why. Top of my list, whenever we return. I actually don’t remember paying the price we did, but I’d have to say it was worth the tariff.
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2021 Sandlands Cinsault
3/31/2024 - golfwine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Assertive aromatics of bright, juicy red fruits - ripe raspberry and strawberry. Light & lithe but intriguing and compelling. Ever so slightly savory on the mid-palate. Back to the crunchy fruit, which takes you right through to the end. Solid, solid bottle of wine.
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2021 Jolie-Laide Melon de Bourgogne
3/21/2024 - golfwine wrote: 88 Points
Good, not great. Solid but far from impressionable.
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