1/19/2024 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Still holding up. A lovely balanced wine.

1/9/2024 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Shared this and a 2012 SoRho with friends over dinner. The 2014 was bright, smooth but did not have quite the depth or show all the range of dark fruits that the 2012 did. Still a lovely, very enjoyable wine.

1/9/2024 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Shared this and a 2014 Helix SoRo with friends over dinner. Has held up well. Bright nose, great smooth mouth and long finish. Was worried it would be past it’s prime but it was delightful and friends loved it.

12/30/2023 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Drinking nicely now. A beautiful, balanced wine.

12/24/2023 - PDXTom wrote:

On opening, emitted a funky odor that had me worried so let it air for a good hour. That helped and ithe nose was more pleasant. In the mouth, it had more dark berries and acidity than typical for 2008 Oregon Pinots we have opened recently. A nice wine but nothing notable.

12/24/2023 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

A lovely Pinot that is drinking nicely now. Don’t think there is reason to wait.

12/24/2023 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Drinking beautifully now. Great expression of Oregon’s characteristic Pinot profile. . Glad I have a few more of these gems by Marcus.

7/10/2023 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Still drinking nicely. Well balanced.

11/19/2022 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Lovely wine with great nose, mouth and finish. Good to drink now or continue to hold.

11/18/2022 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Elegant wine that is drinking beautifully now. From moment we opened it, the nose forecast that was a well balanced wine. Great in the mouth and finish. None of the bitter notes others have mentioned. Kudos to Marcus on nurturing these Whistling Ridge grapes to their full potential.

11/1/2022 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Lovely wine that is drinking nicely now. Very smooth, well structured.

3/17/2022 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

A lovely super-Tuscan style wine that is drinking nicely now but will also cellar well.

1/1/2022 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Drinking beautifully now. Well balanced, fruit forward with smooth finish.

12/24/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Beautiful wine. Great structure and finish.

12/24/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Continues to hold up though doubt it will improve. Bright fruit forward with smooth finish.

12/22/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Continues to drink nicely and evolves after opening.

11/25/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Shared this and the 2008 over thanksgiving dinner. Beautiful wines. Well done Marcus Goodfellow.

11/25/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

A lovely Syrah and Viognier blend that is drinking beautifully now. Elegant rather than muscular like some other PNW Syrahs

11/25/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Still drinking nicely though dark fruit notes are less forward. Smooth finish.

10/23/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

As others have noted, this wine has ‘peaked’ and further aging is unlikely to bring out new qualities. It is pleasant in the moth, with subtle fruits, subdued tannins and peppery notes.

10/9/2021 - PDXTom wrote:

Elegant, beautiful wine. Wish I had more!

8/7/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Elegant Pinot that continues to evolve. Great balance and acidity.

7/3/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Drinking beautifully now. Perfect match for spring chinooks.

5/16/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Drinking beautifully now.

5/8/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Pro tip: very tight still and, as the prior reviews described, takes hours even a day or two to fully evolve.

4/24/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

A lovely, well balanced Pinot that only got better over the course of the evening. Holding up nicely beyond the suggested drinking window.

3/15/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

As others noted recently, drinking beautifully now. Nose, mouth, finish so well balanced. And suspect has years more life.

3/7/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Was quite tight on opening but opened up beautifully over next hour.

2/15/2021 - PDXTom wrote:

Perhaps a little past it’s prime. Tannins have resolved but less complexity on nose and in mouth than expect of this varietal from this area.

1/17/2021 - PDXTom wrote:

Window has not yet closed. Still drinking nicely

1/17/2021 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Drinking nicely Fruit coward with tobacco and chocolate notes. Smooth finish.

12/24/2020 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

A beautiful if somewhat more masculine Pinot from Marcus Goodfellow that reflects the 2008 vintage and Bishop Creek origin of the grapes. Lovely nose, balanced mouth and smooth finish. Had with grilled King salmon and pairsed perfectly. Suspect this particular wine, like many from 2008, still has many years left if you have bottles in your cellar.

12/18/2020 - PDXTom wrote:

Probably let this bottle cellar too long. Was not spoiled, just had lost some of it’s typical complexity and the characteristic nose and finish.

11/28/2020 - PDXTom wrote:

The 2008 vintage from the (sadly) now defunct Bishop Creek has aged beautifully. A well structured Pinot with great nose and mouth with smooth finish

11/29/2020 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Drinking beautifully now. Lovely on the nose and in the mouth. Well structured with smooth finish.

10/10/2020 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

This vintage has held up well. Drinking nicely still.

10/6/2020 - PDXTom wrote:

Probably leg this one get to old. It was OK but lacked the full flavor profile usually found in Walla Walla merlots.

10/9/2020 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Beautiful wine that is well balanced, with complex mix of dark fruits, and smooth finish. Elegant.

9/13/2020 - PDXTom wrote:

A lovely version of this varietal. Great balance on the mouth balanced tannins and acidity smooth finish.

9/13/2020 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

A very pleasant Pinot. Nicely balanced with cherry and rraspberry notes. Good acidity and finish.

9/3/2020 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

A nicely balanced Syrah. Mild dark fruits, tobacco and chocolate. Hints of black pepper.

8/1/2020 - PDXTom wrote:

May be a little past it’s prime. Not as bright or complex as expected.

7/29/2020 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Drinking nicely now. Don’t anticipate improvement with time. Nice balance and mouth feel. Good value at this price point.

7/13/2020 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Beautifully balanced wine. Lovely nose, fruit forward with smooth finish. Has aged well and still has legs.

7/1/2020 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

A really lovely wine that is a terrific example that you can make a fine Syrah in the Willamette valley. This vintage, from a warm year, has aged beautifully. It was co-fermented with viognier. Dark fruits on the nose with balanced acidity and tannins in the mouth with black pepper, dark chocolate and fruits in the mouth. Opened up further over an hour. Glad I still have some more bottles

6/15/2020 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Drinking nicely. Nice dark fruits on nose with smooth mouth and balanced tannins and acidity.

5/23/2020 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Beautifully balanced wine with dark fruits and cherries and nice chocolate and spice notes. Lovely nose, nice acidity and incredible finish. Suspect this vintage will cellar well for years more.

5/23/2020 - PDXTom wrote:

Drinking beautifully now. Fragrant noise with mouth of cherries and currants, faint vanilla notes. Incredible balance of acidity and fruits with lovely finish. So glad we have more of this. Think it will continue to age well so the 2019 drinking window should be ignored.

4/17/2020 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Quite a lovely wine, drinking nicely now. Crisp, nice acidity with lovely floral nose and hints of citrus in the mouth. Smooth finish. Great warm weather wine.

3/8/2020 - PDXTom Likes this wine:

Beautiful wine that is smooth and balanced with lovely nose, mouth and finish. Shared with neighbors who loved it.