Lovely floral aromas of red berries and hints of wood and smoke, clear light ruby red color, all leading in to a palate of integrated fresh raspberry and dark cherry flavors, subtle hints of wood and earth, and amazingly refined tannins. Satisfying finish echoing the subtle berry flavors and a very subtle hint of earthiness. Wonderful integration of all the elements, wish I had more in my cellar. Excellent now, probably great for another year. Served with charcoal grilled coho salmon with a rub of brown sugar, smoked paprika, and cumin. Delicious!!!
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I think this compares very much with Roche de Bellene Vosne Romanée Malconsorsts. Quite dark colour and deep strong taste of dark fruit. Quite long taste
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This continues to be in a very good spot in the drinking window as others have commented. The fruit is well aged but there is plenty of acid that could allow this to age for a few more years. Suggest decanting before drinking as there is a fair amount of tartaric acid and other sediment. My original 2024 end of the drinking window is soft, and you might want to set aside a bottle to try in 2026.
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11/5/2023 - Comte de Rousset Likes this wine: 88 Points
Décevant.
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8/4/2023 - Otis Wine Lover wrote: 92 Points
Lovely floral aromas of red berries and hints of wood and smoke, clear light ruby red color, all leading in to a palate of integrated fresh raspberry and dark cherry flavors, subtle hints of wood and earth, and amazingly refined tannins. Satisfying finish echoing the subtle berry flavors and a very subtle hint of earthiness. Wonderful integration of all the elements, wish I had more in my cellar. Excellent now, probably great for another year. Served with charcoal grilled coho salmon with a rub of brown sugar, smoked paprika, and cumin. Delicious!!!
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4/29/2023 - Rogershkg Likes this wine: 91 Points
I think this compares very much with Roche de Bellene Vosne Romanée Malconsorsts. Quite dark colour and deep strong taste of dark fruit. Quite long taste
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8/10/2022 - nisid Likes this wine: 92 Points
On the big side for Willamette Pinot, consistent with the vintage. Not showing much age, should have several years left.
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2/27/2022 - jmcafee Likes this wine:
This continues to be in a very good spot in the drinking window as others have commented. The fruit is well aged but there is plenty of acid that could allow this to age for a few more years. Suggest decanting before drinking as there is a fair amount of tartaric acid and other sediment. My original 2024 end of the drinking window is soft, and you might want to set aside a bottle to try in 2026.
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