6/26/2011 - AWei wrote:

Bricking around the edges, deep color, took an hour to really open up. Lovely but not profound.

6/12/2011 - AWei wrote:

Fully resolved tannins. Drink up.

6/10/2011 - AWei wrote:

Deep ruby red. Expressive nose. Alcohol is quite integrated even at this percentage. I'll let my remaining bottles sleep for a few more years.

6/5/2011 - AWei wrote:

Deep ruby red. Wonderful rich nose of fruit. Tannins to support further aging. Slightly pruny note.

6/5/2011 - AWei wrote:

Nicely balanced.

6/5/2011 - AWei wrote:

Tightly wound and opened up nicely over the course of 2 days.

5/22/2011 - AWei wrote:

Expressive nose of strawberry preserves. Well balanced and minimal oak influence. A bigger Oregon pinot for sure, but a steal of a QPR.

5/22/2011 - AWei wrote:

Some initial funk on the nose that dissipated after about 30 minutes. Nice acidity and fruit. A well balanced Burg. Definitely on the young side and will benefit from additional cellar time.

5/22/2011 - AWei wrote:

Opened 5 hours prior to consuming. Always a crowd favorite. Well balanced in all regards.

5/22/2011 - AWei wrote:

Cork came out fine with the aid of an ah-so. Deep red with very minimal bricking around the meniscus. Upon opening, the nose was of a classic aged Bordeaux - cedar, pencil shaving, and some fruit. Nice acidity that was almost shrill in the beginning, which finally gave way to lovely fruit and a nice texture.

5/22/2011 - AWei wrote:

Opened 2 hours prior to consuming. Deep color, nose of cherry cough syrup and alcohol. Super ripe and candied fruit that was borderline jammy. Seemingly balanced but I wouldn't sit on this for too long.

5/20/2011 - AWei wrote:

Just love the '99 Chevillons. Deep red, touch of funk upon opening which gave way to a wonderful aroma of deep cherry and spice.

5/13/2011 - AWei wrote:

Such a great QPR and always a crowd favorite. Crisp, apple, minerality, and a good acidic balance.

5/13/2011 - AWei wrote:

Alcohol and jam on the nose. Significant depth on the palate. Will check in on my last bottle in 2-3 years.

5/13/2011 - AWei wrote:

Such a nice smooth easy drinking pinot. Last bottle and will try more from the winery.

5/13/2011 - AWei wrote:

Decent Barbera. Took no notes.

5/13/2011 - AWei wrote:

Nose of petrol and honey. Nice experience with a riesling that had some age on it.

5/13/2011 - AWei wrote:

Reticent nose upon uncorking the bottle. Earthy and fragrant. This was much better on day 2 when it really opened up.

5/13/2011 - AWei wrote:

Great Oregon QPR.

3/26/2011 - AWei wrote:

Sweet and sticky. Likely due to drinking after a Rivers Marie pinot.

4/23/2011 - AWei wrote:

Rich modern style burg. Might have mistaken this for an Anderson Valley pinot. Dark cherry color, oak dominated the nose though I would hope that this would integrate with age. No doubt this will need lots of time, but drinking well now.

4/16/2011 - AWei wrote:

Ruby color, bright red fruit, cherry, some earthy nose. Opened and poured 15-20 minutes later. This wine was quite young and I'd like to check in on a bottle in 5 years.

3/26/2011 - AWei wrote:

Heat, ripe fruit.

3/25/2011 - AWei wrote:

Muted fruit, needs more time I think.

3/13/2011 - AWei wrote:

Initially had a reticent nose that opened up within 30 minutes to express pure clean red pinot fruit with some barnyard notes. Over the course of next 2 hours, this really blossomed into a wonderful wine. While still young with noticeable tannins this was very enjoyable and I have no doubt this will be even more stellar in 5-10 years.

3/11/2011 - AWei wrote:

Initially some barnyard that gave way to sweet red fruit, cassis, and some cigar box notes. The wine evolved in the glass within 30 minutes and was fully open within an hour. Tannins were nicely developed and help up to a meal of diverse flavors. While drinking great now, it appears to have long life ahead of it and I would not hesitate to open a bottle in 5-10 years.

3/8/2011 - AWei wrote:

A big CA pinot. Glycerol and sappiness. Red pinot fruit and a velvety mouth perhaps driven by the alcohol. Some prominence of oak but seems integrated.

2/27/2011 - AWei wrote:

Well balanced wine. Lively with a nice intertwining of sweetness and acidity. Good for the price.

2/26/2011 - AWei wrote:

Clean and pure pinot fruit. Started to open up about an hour after the bottle was uncorked. Nice bottle to drink while '02 and '05 bottles are still sleeping. Definitely would drink this bottle for its fruit and not cellar for too long.

2/13/2011 - AWei wrote:

Initial funk that blew off in 10 minutes. Deep ruby color. Tannins are nicely resolved. Nice balance between fruit, acid, and tannins. Has a bit of barnyard nose. Not a wow bottle of burgundy but a nice bottle to drink at dinner.

1/26/2011 - AWei wrote:

Basic pinot. Nothing good to write, but it filled the requirement of needing a glass of wine on a Tuesday night.

1/28/2011 - AWei wrote:

Alcohol 14.9%. Popped and poured. Dark ruby color. Red fruit on the nose, some spice and vanilla with a medium finish. Overall, one dimensional with dominating alcohol. Overpriced for what it is.

1/15/2011 - AWei wrote:

Some initial funk took about 15 minutes to blow off. Nice clean cherry flavor and moderate oak. An hour later this really started to open up and develop into a nice wine. Will buy again and look forward to the 2008 release.

1/15/2011 - AWei wrote:

Could easily mistake this for a California pinot. Rich and dense ruby color with some heat and evident alcohol. Clearly a warmer Oregon vintage. Slight cigarette ashtray nose which the whole table experienced. Not terrible, but wouldn't buy another.

12/17/2010 - AWei wrote:

Cork was a struggle to pull out, but was in excellent condition with wine about 1/3 the way up. Dark garnet/ruby color with a clear meniscus and a slightly hazy quality from the wine being, presumably, unfiltered. Sense of astringency on the back palate which went away once we decanted. Wonderful pure pinot fruit, tart/sour cherry flavors with structured tannins and good acidity. I'd presume this to last for decades.

11/20/2010 - AWei wrote:

Way too early to have popped this. Muted fruit, nice acid. Will wait 2 years at least before opening another.

11/21/2010 - AWei wrote:

Smooth easy drinking pinot. Velvet texture and soft tannins. Not sure I would age this for too much longer.

11/20/2010 - AWei wrote:

Decanted for 4 hours prior to consumption. Interesting floral nose. Definitely needs more time.

11/21/2010 - AWei wrote:

Not as good as upon release. Last bottle and happy to see it go.

11/5/2010 - AWei wrote:

Beautiful nose with some white pepper? Would drink again

11/5/2010 - AWei wrote:

Awesome nose and cherry flavors. Would let this sit for another 1-2 years before trying again.

10/16/2010 - AWei wrote:

Wonderful velvety texture. Nice fruit. Took awhile to open up.

10/9/2010 - AWei wrote:

Tight as nails for the first hour. Opened up wonderfully after. Won't touch another for at least 1-2 years.

10/30/2009 - AWei wrote:

Great bottle. Wish I had more

10/7/2009 - AWei wrote:

Smooth velvety texture. Really wonderful drink.