April 30, 2019 - In this wine, the acidity and coolness of Anderson Valley triumphs over passive cellaring and a hot-hot vintage. Quite enjoyable, it sports tertiary notes of earth, tea, leather and dried fruits.
May 24, 2018 - Long past it’s prime, although storage was not perfect. Heavy, syrupy, some spice, funk, 14.5% alcohol. Not enjoyable. Poured out the bottle. Greg’s buy
May 6, 2016 - Red cherry, spice and earth. Rich and full bodied. Great stuff
April 20, 2014 - WOWWWWWWW... Purchased on release, Very smooth and silky, this has a few years left.... PNP as these do not need much air time ... Sorry but i am not well versed on description of fruit but i have been drinking wine and collecting for almost 20 years now..and i know what i love and this is no exemption...
February 7, 2014 - Wow! Still kicking and screaming! Loved it!
March 23, 2013 - May be a bit beyond peak, but it opened up nicely with fruit and long finish.
March 1, 2013 - A medium ruby colour, nice pinot nose. This ten year old wine is surprisingly fresh and had, for me, no signs of being past its peak (though my cellar is fairly cold for much of the year, which may be a factor). Not a typical pinot flavour profile - bright flavours of sweet black cherry/raspberry are overlaid with the baking spice noted by others and, for me, a hint of vanilla. Probably better on its own than with food. Very nice.
March 28, 2012 - Fall forest floor and underbrush aromas with dark, brooding deep color this Anderson Valley
Pinot Noir is still rich and luscious. Fleshy, ripe and juicy black plums are prominent with an
enticing blackcherry flare not far behind. Maintaining sturdy framework and balance with
a touch of sweetness, this plush red surges forward to a dazzling finish flashing wild berry
and baking spice. Past peak from a year or so ago, this is still enjoyable on it's own or even
as an after dinner sipper. Drink now
February 27, 2012 - Nothing special. Nose was appealing but the fruit disappears quickly and is very muted. Tasted passed it's prime.
October 6, 2011 - Homemade raspberry pie, stewed plum and decadent blackcherry glide across the
palate on this concentrated Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. Robust fruit tastes are
all held in check with fine acidity and lively, firm tannins. Pretty notes of wild
berry,forest and cinnamon dot the midsection. A well detailed aftertaste that
echos all of the flavors reveiled in this rich red wine. A few nights later, defined
tastes of dates and plump prunes were introduced. Drink now while the sturdy
frame still exisits to hold together the dense, jammy fruit.