2016 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
Community Tasting Note
Kirk Grant wrote:
Sunday, December 29, 2019 - Reading my note on the 2017 prompted me to want to compare the 2016 while the 2017 was still fresh in my mind. I don't know if there was a stylistic shift, but for me the 2013 - 2017 are quite different compared to the 2010, 2011, and even the 2012's from this producer. These later vintages seem to be deeper in color, and with that (for me) there's a perceived loss of elegance) that I really loved in the earlier vintages. Please don't think this is my taking away from the complexity of these lovely wines...it's just different. I'd be curious to hear what others that have been drinking the wines longer than I have think about this or if they too think there's been a stylistic shift since the 2014 vintage. Outstanding!!
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Comment posted by Oskiwawa:
12/29/2019 8:10:00 PM - I agree with your comments with regard to the vintage characteristics. What I am not sure about is if it is a stylistic change or an adjustment to the different environmental influences of the vintages. My guess is that if one asked John he would say the latter. It will be interesting to see what the 2018 and 2019 vintages show.
Comment posted by gotfunk:
12/31/2019 7:07:00 AM - Another possible explanation is that since he is gradually replacing his phylloxera infested vines, the makeup of the vineyard and average vine age have been shifting.
Comment posted by Kirk Grant:
2/15/2020 7:57:00 PM - @gotfunk, that's actually really good information to have and it does make some sense. Thanks for sharing!