December 7, 2018 - Note: I use a scale on which 85 represents a very good wine.
No score for this bottle because for most palates it would be considered to be oxidized. Yes, it was over the hill, but after a few days in the fridge, the funk kind of blew off and it became more palatable. Sorry I did not keep a closer eye on this one.
April 12, 2017 - Note: I use a scale on which 85 represents a very good wine.
Just below the very good threshold (for me). This bottle is probably past its prime, although after the "funk" blew off it was decent. I suspect that a few years ago it was singing. I will see what the next one is like in short order.
December 15, 2015 - Off-
May 8, 2015 - Brought to a lunch at Twenty Eight in Irvine. There was a striking gap between the nose and the palate. The nose initially showed characteristics of an off-dry wine with elements of dried apricot and honey. But the palate was completely dry. With air the wine displayed hints of river water, pickle juice, and dried peaches. But the palate remained dry and taut.
April 1, 2012 - Dense, rich, delicious
July 1, 2011 - Very nice
February 27, 2011 - Took quite a bit of time to open up into apricot and other stone fruit flavors. Quite dark, almost orange in color, but well worth the wait for it to open. Give this plenty of air and drink now.
December 13, 2009 - This wine never had the zip and verve of the first bottle. Just okay.
November 5, 2009 - This is a very nice pinot gris if you don't serve it too cold. Popped and poured straight from the fridge. We noticed a slightly bitter after-taste. Once it warmed up for 30-45 minutes the wine was singing and very enjoyable. Paired very well with a cod jumbalaya.
September 6, 2009 - Very nice pinot gris which we found to be slightly off dry. Excellent pairing with whitefish dish.