November 26, 2021 - Been saying for years every Thanksgiving I need to open this bottle. Pulled it from cellar, popped n poured into my best Burgundy glass. First glance, no bricking at rim. Solid deep garnet color. Nose: spice, dark fruits. First sip- holy sheet this is good Pinot. This is what I love about Sonoma Coast PNs. Nice acidity, tannins with a crunchy pomegranate finish. First glass to last this wine just delivered at 18 years old. Has length to last a few more years if anyone has some left.
Hats off to proprietors and winemaker.
March 16, 2018 - Purchased from a wine merchant in 2005 and cellared under controlled conditions.My last bottle, last tasted in 2016 via Coravin. Pulled from the cellar to try tonight with dinner of Bolognese ragu and consumed. Bright violet in color. The nose is of cherries and earth. Rich, fruit forward and very concentrated on the palate with focused berries. Astonishingly rich with superb concentration. This is drinking like a young wine and could go improve for another 10+ years. The tannins remind at the end of the finish. Absolutely superb! Sadly, my last. Astonishingly good!!!
December 12, 2016 - Second Coravin glass from my last bottle. Even better than the first glass. Deep violet. Minimal signs of aging. Smooth, silky, rich mature cherries with plum and cinnamon on the nose but especially on the palate. Very long finish. Pure delight. If you have some, I recommend trying now. Its very, very good.
December 7, 2016 - Cellared since release. Coravin glass from my last bottle. Decanted @ 1hour in glass. Medium violet color. The wine remains rich and fresh. Primary cherry nose with some earth and a hint of mint. Bright, rich cherry flavor with bing and tart elements. Medium to long finish. Plenty of tannins left. A wonderful wine. Surprised this is so good 13 years after vintage. Probably peaking but it has plenty of time left.
May 14, 2014 - Deep, dark garnet in color; almost opaque with no signs of aging. Forward, attractive and developed & well integrated nose of rich, ripe red cherries, strawberries, & plums with toasty oak overtones, some floral notes of lavender, cocoa, some cola, earthy, truffles, some tar, spice notes, minerals and a measured dose of vanilla in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of developed, dense, lush, rich, ripe red fruit flavors of dark cherries, sweet raspberries & plums, cherry-cola, earthy, cocoa, spices, toasty oak and vanilla. Lingering smooth finish with just a slight touch of heat (Alc. @ 14.16%). An intensely fruit-focused Pinot which has developed nicely and has the structure to hold onto its current plateau for several more years although any further development would be minimal, if at all.
July 5, 2012 - Drank one a few months ago and it was heaven; this one last night showed its age and had sadly passed its drinking window. Stored the same so surprised.
November 22, 2010 - Still delicious. 2 Bottles left.
April 14, 2010 - Still tasty but starting to show signs of age, finishing almost a bit too sweet. Probably not a ton of time left.
October 26, 2009 - Started slow but really came on strong with some air. More dark fruit than the 2004 version, but impressive length, balance and acidity. Fantastic with food.
October 4, 2009 - Excellent bright and aromatic pinot...many red fruit tastes and medium bodied.