June 4, 2023 - Decanted for two two hours. The nose of crushed raspberries with violet flowers with mushroom soil. Palate of bright cherries, blueberries and acidic spring raspberry and strawberry. Black ripen Plum with mineral overtones of pine mushrooms.
April 16, 2023 - Full profile nose and tasting notes to follow….
January 11, 2023 - Decanted 90 minutes before service. In the glass, pale clear raspberry color at the rim, fading quickly to a dark, brooding, almost black core. On the nose, black cherry, orange peel, and flint. On the palate, cherries, spice, Cointreau, and a hint of ocean water, with structured tannins on a long finish. I don't recall previous iterations of Ceras having such a deep color, but the aromatics and taste profile remains consistent - an interesting and pleasurable wine. I think there may still be upside from here, with another 3-5 years time.
November 17, 2022 - Prior bottle was just over 3 and a half years ago and the wine has improved along the lines I'd hoped in that time. Both black and red cherry along with earth and light floral qualities on the nose. Just a touch above medium bodied with expressive black cherry notes upfront that have opened up noticeably since my prior bottle. Adds some pretty red cherry and brighter red berry notes through the mid-body and then earth, spices, light acidity and balanced tannins on the backside. Balance overall has improved from my more structured earlier bottles, but it still has room for improvement, particularly as compared to the 2017. At this point, the 2017 shows slightly better depth through the middle as well as better overall complexity and balance. This 2016 seems to be on slightly lighter frame, so I don't think it will reach the heights of the 2017, but it should continue to come together with time. Next bottle for me, June/July 2023.
November 11, 2022 - Quite Lovely! Beautiful nose. Elegant. Nuanced. Delightful! Drinking beautifully but no rush.
December 12, 2021 - Very subtle. Elegant. Rose petal. Raspberry jam. Body odor.
December 19, 2020 - Complex lovely Pinot. So many nuances
Love how much is going on but medium bodied
August 16, 2020 - Opened in the bottle for five plus hours. Sweet and smokey cherry really started to shine through near the end of the night. Overall a very polished wine with an earthy/rustic undertone that really make these so unique. Has ten years at least left in the tank.
March 17, 2020 - Drank over two days. Very good on day 1, great on day 2
November 14, 2019 - Rose petal, raspberry jam, fresh herbs, salt, and body odor.