Visiting Vancouver and the Willamette Valley; 8/26/2021-8/30/2021 (Vancouver, WA and the Willamette Valley, OR): This medium ruby wine is fine-textured and flavorful, with a solid core of dried cherries, red bramble fruits, clove, white pepper, licorice and black olive tapenade. Medium-bodied, fresh, judiciously oaked, seamlessly alcoholic (13.5%) and with plentiful silky tannins, it adds a prominent component of loamy earth on the dense mid-palate and lengthy finish. This well-crafted Pinot has the structure and stuffing to last at least another five years. A higher score would have been merited if there was a bit less "dirt" in the flavor profile. Drink now-2026.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Willamette Valley June 17 - 19 Tastings: Aromas of fig, mushroom, savory spices, hibiscus and sandalwood. Richly layered fruit on the palate, with seamless mineral and spice depth. Round smooth tannins, good length.
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.
3/11/2024 - wolfonthehill wrote: 88 Points
Just kinda there. Great nose, uninspiring palate.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/26/2021 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Thanksgiving Weekend in Willamette; 11/25/2021-11/27/2021 (Willamette Valley OR): Tasted at the winery. Bright red fruit throughout, just slightly more grip than I would consider ideal given moderate density. Better to cellar another year or two.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
8/30/2021 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 89 Points
Visiting Vancouver and the Willamette Valley; 8/26/2021-8/30/2021 (Vancouver, WA and the Willamette Valley, OR): This medium ruby wine is fine-textured and flavorful, with a solid core of dried cherries, red bramble fruits, clove, white pepper, licorice and black olive tapenade. Medium-bodied, fresh, judiciously oaked, seamlessly alcoholic (13.5%) and with plentiful silky tannins, it adds a prominent component of loamy earth on the dense mid-palate and lengthy finish. This well-crafted Pinot has the structure and stuffing to last at least another five years. A higher score would have been merited if there was a bit less "dirt" in the flavor profile. Drink now-2026.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/21/2021 - MattMauldin Likes this wine:
Willamette Valley June 17 - 19 Tastings: Aromas of fig, mushroom, savory spices, hibiscus and sandalwood. Richly layered fruit on the palate, with seamless mineral and spice depth. Round smooth tannins, good length.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
12/11/2020 - LMArcher wrote:
Luminous ruby robe.
Clove, allspice, red fruit nose.
Light body, refined tannins.
Cinnamon, cherry, raspberry palate.
Silky finish.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment