April 15, 2019 - This was a true cellaring victory. Perfectly mature. Light red color, edging towards brown with clearing at the rim. Secondary/Tertiary aromas dominate here, tending towards tea/exotic spices/almonds, with a bit of mature sour cherry fruit. Elegant mouthfeel, wonderfully complex. Sorta what you hope for in say a 25-30 year-old Burgundy and more than what one could want from a wine like this.
October 11, 2015 - Fully mature, at or near its peak, still good red color at edges, very fruity pleasing aroma, tart cherry like flavor, long finish. Burgundian like, not a fruit bomb.
November 23, 2014 - Rosy garnet color, rich fruity nose. Nice berry fruit and floral notes on the palate leading to a smooth, refined finish. Good compliment to filet, king crab legs, and grilled asparagus.
September 30, 2014 - pnp, good.
October 31, 2013 - Nice pinot. Beginning to come apart, but only slightly. I would not hold for any longer.
August 24, 2013 - Pleasant surprise; still balanced and fruit forward
May 19, 2013 - Fruity, nice acid, didn't have as much of the secondary characteristics of age as I was expecting, but still nice to drink. It's unlikely this will improve with more age.
April 13, 2012 - slow to evolve after opening, took about 2 hours to develop a distinct nose which is dry cherry and hint of spices. On the palate, strawberries and dust. Really old to be drinking now, past its prime, which can be detected by the tart finish that just lingers on the palate after the fruit and dust fade.
February 27, 2012 - Beautiful wine. Still much to enjoy, though on the downward slope.
January 21, 2011 - Balanced, but startint to lose its oomph.