August 5, 2020 - Owned this wine upon release. A cool cherry and violet nose with just a hint of wild game. Intense fruit flavors still dominate the palate, but it tastes like they are wrapped in a bacon-nori wrapper. The finish has telltale limestone minerality. Incredibly good and I would bet it has another 10+ years ahead of it.
October 29, 2017 - From 375. In a great place. Nose of red fruit and spice. Expansive red fruit flavors on the palate. Great acidity. Long, satisfying finish. Likely at peak, or even slightly past. But should continue to drink well for quite some time.
November 29, 2016 - Acquired new from winery and stored in cellar since. From 750ml. This Pinot was sublime and signing to the heavens. Spectacular Pinot.
March 12, 2015 - From 375ml. This is similar to previous tastings, but not as expressive. Probably past peak.
July 7, 2014 - Popped and poured from 375. Rust-red color. Enticing nose of red fruit, spice and earth. Big burst of flavor expands out nicely on the palate. Elegant texture. Acidity builds nicely from attack through finish. Still fairly tannic on the finish, but that doesn't detract from the long, satisfying finish. This is probably approaching peak at this point (from 375 at least).
June 16, 2013 - Colors of rust starting to form . on its way down. I hope all my bottles arent like this. I might have started too late on this case.
September 25, 2012 - Medium red. A great nose of cherries and spice mixed with desert dustiness. This has really come together over the last 4 years. It does need open time, but then it shows off. Nice balance. The acid is there, but so well integrated. It might have deserved a higher score, but gone too quickly. This, with roast duck, would be closing in on perfection. Fall is here, so time to do it. From 375 ml.
July 26, 2012 - From 375. Not showing much on night one. On night two this was rocking. Great depth of flavor, silky texture, great finish. Quite impressive.
August 11, 2011 - Excellant young pinot. Nose of wet black dirt, licorace, black cherry, and a bit of good mushroom. Good complexity in the mouth that keeps you coming back. This needs a few years to come together, but drinks well with an hour of open time. Still noticable, but acceptable tannins on the finish. From 375 ml
June 2, 2011 - From 375. Popped and poured. No notes taken but this was consistent with previous bottles. Still in need of additional time in the cellar.