Retail $45. Under cork. I first tasted this over three years ago for the third(?) Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir. That day (actually two days), we tasted 100 Pinots and this was not, frankly, a standout. Sure, it was a lot, but this wine did not rise against the rest. Today? Much better. Surprisingly, mostly dark, even brooding fruit on the nose, with some forrest floor and an herbal aspect (sage?). The palate is tart and fruity but the acidity reigns here. Much better than I remember that first go around.
Light garnet color, clear edges with bright tones. Aromas of black cherry & fig, five spice, black tea, hibiscus and brown mushroom. Richly-toned candied cherry and red plum fruit on the palate, with secondary depth of tea, baking spices and cedar. Refined and elegant density on the palate, with medium well-integrated acid and fine round medium tannins, closing with nice lingering spice and rich fruit.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Medium dark ruby color; savory, roasted black fruit, tar nose, showing some brett; black cherry, black raspberry palate with some balancing acidity; medium finish (13.4% alcohol; natural cork)
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
/ Comment
Still a profound nose, of bright fruits now. Mid-palate of black cherry, strawberry, and spice. Some tension in the finish yet. It seems to me that 2022 on, will be best for this wine.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
1/21/2023 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points
Retail $45. Under cork. I first tasted this over three years ago for the third(?) Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir. That day (actually two days), we tasted 100 Pinots and this was not, frankly, a standout. Sure, it was a lot, but this wine did not rise against the rest. Today? Much better. Surprisingly, mostly dark, even brooding fruit on the nose, with some forrest floor and an herbal aspect (sage?). The palate is tart and fruity but the acidity reigns here. Much better than I remember that first go around.
www.thedrunkencyclist.com
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
7/17/2022 - MattMauldin wrote: 90 Points
Light garnet color, clear edges with bright tones. Aromas of black cherry & fig, five spice, black tea, hibiscus and brown mushroom. Richly-toned candied cherry and red plum fruit on the palate, with secondary depth of tea, baking spices and cedar. Refined and elegant density on the palate, with medium well-integrated acid and fine round medium tannins, closing with nice lingering spice and rich fruit.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
9/29/2021 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 88 Points
Medium dark ruby color; savory, roasted black fruit, tar nose, showing some brett; black cherry, black raspberry palate with some balancing acidity; medium finish (13.4% alcohol; natural cork)
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
1/16/2021 - PasoWallaWill Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still a profound nose, of bright fruits now. Mid-palate of black cherry, strawberry, and spice. Some tension in the finish yet. It seems to me that 2022 on, will be best for this wine.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/22/2020 - PasoWallaWill Likes this wine: 91 Points
Bacon fat and funk on the nose. Bright boysenberry fruit and crisp acidity on the palate. This has plenty of life left.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment