When I first started my journey down the rabbit hole that is pinot noir, I did a tasting at Lemelson and really liked it. Four years later, my tastes have improved (or at least changed) and I'm less impressed. Moderate to moderate plus complexity and finish. I'm also noticing the alcohol bite (it's 14.1) more than I used to.
It's certainly nice and a well-made wine, but nothing special. For a few dollars more, there are other wine I now prefer (Chanin comes to mind).
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I have to say I’m disappointed. I had the 2014 several years ago and loved it. This is my first of the 2015s, and I’m underwhelmed. It lacks depth and complexity, and the finish is medium at best. Maybe it’s still too young? I’m going to hold off on my remaining bottles for a while.
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initial fruit, cherry is not as overpowering as other willamette valley pinots. next slight spice and subtle tannin and good acid. while there is good balance, nothing lingers on the palate, making this a versatile and food friendly wine. with the good acid, it can be paired with more substantial food items than a typical willamette valley pinot
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Tasted at the winery. Vines from volcanic areas of the Dundee Hills. Bright rosy red colour. Savoury fruit on the nose. Palate is dry, savoury. Youngish, should age well.
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Like the '09, a small nose but a bit more complex, with plum, cherry, mint and eucalyptus. Good tannin, young, great cherry and bright berry on the palate, this will improve.
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1/20/2024 - Frede84 wrote: 88 Points
Too boring. Already feels like it is passed it's prime
Cuvee X and theas selection seems like a better choice
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8/26/2023 - Big Juicy Red Likes this wine:
When I first started my journey down the rabbit hole that is pinot noir, I did a tasting at Lemelson and really liked it. Four years later, my tastes have improved (or at least changed) and I'm less impressed. Moderate to moderate plus complexity and finish. I'm also noticing the alcohol bite (it's 14.1) more than I used to.
It's certainly nice and a well-made wine, but nothing special. For a few dollars more, there are other wine I now prefer (Chanin comes to mind).
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9/4/2021 - ben7210 wrote: 82 Points
Well balanced and clean but not as much depth as I would have liked. Very medium all around.
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6/24/2020 - cavalpha wrote: 89 Points
Oak dominates. Still too young.
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6/23/2020 - Big Juicy Red wrote:
I have to say I’m disappointed. I had the 2014 several years ago and loved it. This is my first of the 2015s, and I’m underwhelmed. It lacks depth and complexity, and the finish is medium at best. Maybe it’s still too young? I’m going to hold off on my remaining bottles for a while.
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5/21/2020 - Drbobo Likes this wine: 90 Points
initial fruit, cherry is not as overpowering as other willamette valley pinots. next slight spice and subtle tannin and good acid. while there is good balance, nothing lingers on the palate, making this a versatile and food friendly wine. with the good acid, it can be paired with more substantial food items than a typical willamette valley pinot
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9/20/2019 - Keith Cooper Likes this wine: 89 Points
Tasted at the winery. Vines from volcanic areas of the Dundee Hills. Bright rosy red colour. Savoury fruit on the nose. Palate is dry, savoury. Youngish, should age well.
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12/31/2017 - WineAggregate Likes this wine: 91 Points
Like the '09, a small nose but a bit more complex, with plum, cherry, mint and eucalyptus. Good tannin, young, great cherry and bright berry on the palate, this will improve.
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