December 27, 2018 - This last bottle (of the case) is a testament to the longevity of Oregon Pinot: more than ten years on, and this is singing. I was hoping to save the last bottle or two for one or another of the McCrone clan I’ve married into, but they’ve not been over the pond at the right time, so....Translucent ruby, becoming transparent at the edges; medium bodied. Great red fruit, cherries and plums, on the palate, with the same spice giving it complex savory facets. Long finish. Paired delightfully with Stilton and Humboldt Fog.
February 25, 2017 - Still going strong. Plum and cherry, with spices.
December 25, 2016 - Paired very nicely with our salmon dinner. Soft black cherry, strawberry, baking spices. More acids than tannins at this point. Very nice '07 OR Pinot.
April 14, 2016 - Delicious right from the start. Medium body, balanced, subdued plum fruit with a slight earthy (in a good, Burgundy way) undertone. Structured, but with no visible tannins, and a soft, medium finish.
May 26, 2014 - Decanted 30 minutes before dinner. Wine is lighter bodied than you expect when you heft the thick, heavy bottle. Beautiful plum and cherry aromas, with carry through to a well balanced palate with smoke and spice. Medium finish. Paired nicely with petit poussin on the grill. And with cheese from La Fourchette after.
February 17, 2014 - Ruby color, turning clear at the edge. Medium bodied. Cherry nose, but plums come out as well as the cherry, along with spice on the very nicely balanced palate. Precise and medium-long finish. Yum. Paired well with with ground lamb and braised egg concoction.
December 20, 2012 - buy
October 28, 2012 - This one is interesting. It has some medicinal cherry aperitif type thing going on along with some Hungarian digestif notes of a drink I can't remember the name of but is unique. The acidity keeps it all in tact. Wish I had words to describe better, but I don't. It is very good though.
March 12, 2012 - Lovely, typically Oregonian pinot. Dark fruits, spice and earth on the nose and palate. Medium bodied, well balanced and with nothing under- or over-done. It has plenty of fruit, an elegant texture, good grip and a nice finish. Another 2007 that is outperforming the vintage forecast. 91+
November 25, 2011 - Notes consistent with 10/10/2011.