10/21/2023 - JTA9904 Likes this wine:

Still fantastic. Popped and poured, no decant necessary. Very aromatic nose, and still has a structure of fruit and well integrated tannins. Delicious with meatloaf. Nice finish as well. Drink now, it’s still in a nice window.

6/17/2023 - JTA9904 Likes this wine:

1 he double decant and phenomenal. This has finally come around.

2/2/2023 - JTA9904 Likes this wine:

Very nice balance with minimal decant. Soft tannins, round Nappa Valley cab bouquet, very enjoyable.

4/29/2022 - JTA9904 wrote:

needed a three hour decant, was wonderful afterwards.

1/16/2022 - JTA9904 Likes this wine:

Two hour decant, and this wine was still improving. I wouldn’t hold this much longer.

12/25/2021 - JTA9904 Likes this wine:

Two hour decant

2/14/2021 - JTA9904 Likes this wine:

Excellent aromatic wine. Needs a few hour decant to really open up.

11/21/2020 - JTA9904 Likes this wine:

Needed 3+ hr decant.

4/16/2020 - JTA9904 Likes this wine:

Drinking well now with a minimal decant

3/28/2020 - JTA9904 Likes this wine:

Still excellent. No decant needed.

4/2/2019 - JTA9904 wrote:

Smooth. Did not take long to open up. Ready to drink now.

2/10/2018 - JTA9904 Likes this wine:

Wonderful. Drink now it’s at its peak.

1/13/2017 - JTA9904 wrote:

Pure nectar of the gods. Out of the gate this screams high-end Willamette pinot. Shines with expressive notes of vanilla, black cherry, burnt earth, gooseberry/blackberry/boysenberry (some sort of berry, but not overly jammy), with subtle hints of cucumber. Dark to the core. A mysterious and complex wine, yet holds itself together via sophistication, charm, and grace. It's anybody's guess how this will age, but it seems to be managing so far. Best to drink now. In 10 years, this beast may have a completely different look.

3/21/2017 - JTA9904 Likes this wine:

Great value, ready to drink right now. Don't wait.

12/2/2014 - JTA9904 wrote:

Still drinking well. No decant. Had over a few hours. Definitely mature now.

10/14/2013 - JTA9904 wrote:

Great stuff

10/14/2013 - JTA9904 wrote:

This just keeps getting better. Gave it 15 min decant. A big crowd pleaser.

3/9/2013 - JTA9904 wrote:

Great fruit forward Pinot. Strong on night one. Still nice and composed on the second night.

10/4/2012 - JTA9904 wrote:

Wow, this was a nice surprise. Drank well with minimal decant, but did continue to open more after 1,2hrs. Nose of cherries, cassis and darker fruit. Full body, smooth, with good balance. Nice consistent, long finish. Glad I have a few more!

9/1/2012 - JTA9904 wrote:

This is very solid, medium/full body. Needs some time to open up

7/28/2012 - JTA9904 wrote:

Nice. Citrus with good balance, no oak present. Not a heavy Chard.

7/24/2012 - JTA9904 wrote:

A very good Merlot. Vanilla, cedar, spices. Nice persistent finish. Pretty substantial but well balanced.

4/20/2012 - JTA9904 wrote:

Just awesome, so consistent. Sweet, but not over the top. Composed and refined.

4/20/2012 - JTA9904 wrote:

Great nose out of the bottle, but still needs some open time to really shine

3/30/2012 - JTA9904 wrote:

Not bad at all. Black fruit on the nose, with grippy tannins. Could use some age in the bottle, but showing well now.

12/23/2011 - JTA9904 wrote:

Not bad for past peak. A hint of cork on the nose, but smooth, with some cherry, and a decent finish.

11/5/2011 - JTA9904 wrote:

Awesome! Cherry on the nose, and what a pallet. Sweet, composed, restrained tannins. Nice long finish. Ready to drink.

10/14/2011 - JTA9904 wrote:

Good fruit, but not overbearing. Very nice once decanted for 30min-1hr.

6/17/2011 - JTA9904 wrote:

very nice nose. lots of fruit, mainly cherry, very well balanced. drank with minimal decanting

2/24/2011 - JTA9904 wrote:

Lots of fruit/jam at first, but not bad. Opened up nicely after a 1 hour decant. At 2 hours, even better with good balance and finish. Very nice!