November 20, 2020 - DRINK UP, 1ST EVENING
November 15, 2020 - Definitely aging. Lost most of its fruit.
November 22, 2018 - Brought to cousin Mathew's for Thanksgiving. PnP. Ruby in color with a nice floral bouquet. On the palate, the expected cherry along with marionberry and perhaps cassis, but there are also some savory Rhone-like characteristics lurking about. This went very well with the turkey and stuffing. I was in the minority, but by a slight amount, this was my favorite wine of the evening.
August 13, 2018 - Yamill Carlton and Ribbon Ridge are the most Burgundian in style of the Willamette AVAs and the Pierre Leon seems most to me like the "masculine" wines of Pommard. Medium dark red color to the rim, brilliant and translucent. A powerful floral and tart cherry smell with earthiness and still very light on its feet. Tart with a strong and ripe tannic backbone, I especially enjoy a Pinot that looks ethereal and surprises with its bold flavors. Extended well balanced finish, this wine benefited from a two hour decant. Pierre Leon is a clonal blend from several estate sites and not as complex as the single vineyard offerings from this producer.
June 12, 2018 - Heavier WillaKenzie Pinot. Very nice. Time to drink this vintage.
April 24, 2018 - Red fruits and a bit of licorice and violet, decent tannins... But the finish was a bit sweet and cloying.
April 1, 2018 - WK is such a consistent wine producer that I never worry that a bottle will be less than stellar, and the Pierre Leon pairs well with everything. Drank this with lamb chops and couldn't have been more pleased.
December 18, 2017 - Earthy with strong berry, mint and rose, this is another fine wine from a great producer.
May 10, 2017 - Having just purchased 4 btls of WillaKenzie pinot this was a nice peek into their wines. Generous fruit with accents of spice, fresh loam, sappiness, and a style that doesn't shy away from fruit but as plenty of terrior which I enjoy.
May 8, 2017 - Purple fruits and floral accents with focused black farming soil, sous-bois, and mineral notes. Expansive and palate coating, generous texture, lingering finish. Somewhat polished, a touch more lift, or edginess, would have enhanced the experienced.