May 9, 2024 - PnP. Consistent with my previous notes. Lots of cherry fruit, a touch of cola, some blood orange, spice and some underlying earthiness. Medium body, medium acidity. This really seems like it's in a sweet spot. Of the three or four times I've had this, this is the best showing. No rush to drink it as it seems like it has several years ahead.
January 8, 2024 - Light, good drinkability
January 8, 2024 - Light, good flavor
April 1, 2023 - PnP. Dark cherry and berry, spice, cola, spice and earthiness. The dark fruit mixed with the earthy notes is incredibly enticing and keeps you coming back. Medium body, medium acid, some tannic grip in the finish. Last tasted five months ago and I still think this has good structure to age and will likely be better in several years. Sticking with 91, but pretty confident the score will go up after a couple of years bottle age.
March 8, 2023 - Cranberries and sour cherry cola. Lip smacking acidity cleanses the palate with each sip.
December 3, 2022 - PnP. Black cherry,, dark berry, blood orange, pie spice, some lower level herbs. Medium body, medium acid, fine tannins in the finish. On the high end for a Willamette Valley pinot, but this has a lot of stuffing and structure. It doesn't taste like an entry level wine, so the quality certainly justifies the price. Drinks well now, but should hold for several years. My guess is it will drink well through 2028 and perhaps later.