April 18, 2010 - Decanted for 2+ hours. Very dark color, and some of the cloudiness has precipitated out. Cedar, leather, and spice on the nose, with some red fruits and funkiness. This bottled is a little corked, quite noticeable on the nose, and it may contribute to the somewhat awkward flavors. Elderberry and bitter chocolate flavors, which is a bit awkward. Balanced acidity and tannins helps carry the finish to good length. Fruit flavors on the finish are more enjoyable than the mid palate. This is a good food wine that grows on you after a half glass.
June 22, 2009 - worthwhile
very smooth
very easy to drink
could have been bolder fruit
March 15, 2009 - Really needed some time to open up. Not a pop 'n pour here. After an hour or so, develops very nice earthy and vegetal characteristics. Potting soil, a little smoke, bell pepper. Some sour cherry, but not much in the way of fruit. A very interesting wine.
February 12, 2009 - An interesting take on pinot noir, atypical of the Willamette Valley. Not that bad, but disappointing considering the winemaker. Unusually cloudy. 87 pts.
December 12, 2008 - Cloudy. Smokey. Funky. Appears to be unfined and unfiltered. Sour, tart black cherry. Distinctively Oregon Pinot Noir. I love it but it is not for everyone...
June 23, 2008 - Save your money to buy water.
I thought this wine totally lacked any memorable characteristics. I was all around LIGHT!
April 23, 2008 - Typical willamette valley pinot noir
March 13, 2008 - Strong vegetal characteristics, it reminded me of asparagus. Color was light, which according to GV is a good thing in Pinot Noirs and I agree. This wine was different and not a flavorful explosion. Oregon Pinots are expensive and at $20 this was certainly no steal. On the second day there is much more fruit... so this will probably do well with some time.
January 18, 2008 - lots of sediment, light pale coloring, slightly acidic, sour cherry taste. interesting, but not remarkable
September 12, 2007 - cloudy, neon red/purple; fruity, touch sweet. Not too interesting.