November 30, 2014 - C: Ruby-garnet, transparent
N: Cherry, raspberry, black raspberry, earth, vanilla, flowers, mineral
P: Raspberry and black raspberry, sweet fruit, juicy, not extracted or jammy, earth, vanilla, flowers, medium alcohol, medium acid, little tannin.
Overall an amazing wine, intoxicating nose, great palate, easily drinkable but complex and awesome. In a great spot right now. Immediately will be buying more of this, especially considering the 2012 vintage is current.
Best pinot we've had in a long time, from any country.
November 24, 2012 - Lovely and light. Excellent
September 8, 2012 - Very bright with tons of cherry berry fruit. Great acidity. Almost a little blood orange. Still young but drinking well now.
August 16, 2012 - Tons of red fruit, cherry, strawberry, hints of vanilla. Real ripe, cherry pie filling almost. Soft tannins and good med+ acidity.
July 15, 2012 - Improved from prior 2 tastings but still young. Had with grilled cedar planked Salmon. Still fruit primary but absolutely delicious to drink - with food or on its own. 93+
November 23, 2011 - Similar to prior note - excellent with grilled tuna steaks - stilll primary but delicious and high acidity makes this a fine food wine.
May 25, 2011 - Beautiful wine - paired with duck breast with a roasted grape sauce - Bing cherry / cranberry / baking spice on nose & palate. Very smooth and balanced - acids / tannnins / fruit in line - medium body & long fiinish - fruit is "brighter" than other Oregon Pinots that I have had in the past. Very nice wine - 92-93 range. Would buy again. Needs time to gain complexity & score more a reflection of potential - although drinking great now.