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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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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