This drank SUPER....It is lush and complex with a great finish. It was strong from 1 hour to 3 hours open, when we finished it....amazing dirt SHEA !!!
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A bit flat right out of the bottle. Over the next hour or so, this blossomed into a beautiful Oregon Pinot Noir. Paired it with wild, fresh king salmon, and with the food this wine was even better. Bottom line, give it a little time to breathe and you will definitely not be disappointed.
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Pop and pour based on previous notes. Aromas of mushroom and dried cherry. Flavors of dried cherry, dried raspberry, tobacco and a dark berry note. Ends with a decent 20-25 second finish. You could see the remnants of structure for a very good wine. This still has some fruit but a previous comment said it died after 30 minutes. Will revisit the note if needed. This was kept is a 55 degree cellar but there is no question it has past it's prime. The only question is how far downhill it has gone. Shame because I really enjoyed the Shea 06's, I should have just drank this 4 years ago.
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Initially was incredibly deep and precise along the palate. Lots of dark berry, and sweet, almost tangy cherry. After about 30 minutes it began to collapse upon itself. Lost a lot of the structure and the flavor profiles got slightly out of whack. A charmer at first but grew brooding and slightly bitter. Overall enjoyable but it would have been fascinating if it had been able to keep it together the whole way.
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This was a big pinot. Everything about it was big, from the thick, heavy bottle, to the deep nose to the tannins and strong flavor. I thought it was well integrated and was working perfectly this evening. Didn't think it had gone over the edge yet, but was working so well that there is no reason to wait to open either. A really great bottle of pinot.
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I agree with others this wine is past it's prime. Menthol on the nose and the palate dominated. Had this with a 2006 Archery Summit Arcus and this was better than the Arcus but not by much.
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Not very good. A little astringent on the finish. A little hot. Not much good going on here for what this wine should have been.
Drank with an 06 archery estate and both had similar characteristics with the archery being drinkable. Neither were as good as the 2010 Trisateum we drank after.
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This was good, but I think john1001 called it: this is on the downslope. Only had a few tastes but could tell that it was very good once upon a time. Just because it's $70 doesn't mean it will age indefinitely.
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It has been a few years since I have had this wine. The last bottle was full, rich and round ripe black fruit that just coated your mouth. This bottle, from the same case, was shallow, very alcoholic and full of faded black fruit. I will try another bottle, but I am concerned this wine was over done and will come apart as it ages.
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Friends and I had this with a pot roast dinner on 3/17/13 (after the Quilceda release party). It had a deep, rich, opulent bouquet of black cherry, cola, sassafras, baking spice and barnyard aromas. The palate was big, rich and layered with flavors of black cherry, raspberry, baking spice, sassafras and cola.
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This is spectacular. Heat on the nose for the first 30 minutes then reveals aromas of red fruits, earth, oak and spice. Red and some dark fruits on the palate with spice and a bit of damp earth. What is most striking is the super smooth mouthfeel and the incredible balance. There is a bit of sharpness on the finish, but other than that, this is about as easy to drink as can be. Intense, red, deep flavors, very good complexity and a long finish. Way above your average pinot, but I am thinking I drank it a bit too early. You can sense the potential, but it is not yet completely integrated. I am probably being a bit picky on the faults as overall, it is an outstanding wine.
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Opened with earthy, light berry with leather, licorice and mineral aromas. Tight berry initially on the tongue. With time it brought structure with acidity and deeper berry. Food shortly should bring more notes....a touch of spice arrived with Italian cuisine and delivered a peppery finish. Much more tannin than most Pinots. Recommend before and with a meal.
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After reading a tasting note today on Homer I decided to pop another one tonight! Had a great dinner with a foodie friend at local country club. Great beef fillets, the Homer was perfect, it could have used an hour of decant but we had a long dinner and it showed very nice. Soft juicy shea fruit, very nice wine. Glad I have more 06's and a case of 07's resting.
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Drank with friends at a private dinner at the Black Walnut Inn. Comments were that this possibly is the best Pinot Noir that anyone at the dinner had ever tasted. Nice dense purple and dark red colors when the wine was poured into the decantor. Tastes of cherry, blackberry and big fruit. This is a special Oregon PN that should be experienced by any PN fan.
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Decanted 2 hr’s. Deep, intense cherry and black cherry flavors along with notes of blackberry, clove and anise spice. This starts full bodied with solid acidity and significant tannins that never let up until the licorice infused finish. Needs time.
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2/9/2020 - edjBoca Likes this wine: 94 Points
This drank SUPER....It is lush and complex with a great finish. It was strong from 1 hour to 3 hours open, when we finished it....amazing dirt SHEA !!!
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5/19/2019 - SteveInOregon Likes this wine: 93 Points
A bit flat right out of the bottle. Over the next hour or so, this blossomed into a beautiful Oregon Pinot Noir. Paired it with wild, fresh king salmon, and with the food this wine was even better. Bottom line, give it a little time to breathe and you will definitely not be disappointed.
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12/24/2017 - Burgundy Al wrote: 90 Points
Ripe black cherry and plum with sweet baking spice, hints of anise. Still nicely fresh with an enjoyable overall richness.
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11/22/2017 - slywka7 wrote: 90 Points
Pop and pour based on previous notes. Aromas of mushroom and dried cherry. Flavors of dried cherry, dried raspberry, tobacco and a dark berry note. Ends with a decent 20-25 second finish. You could see the remnants of structure for a very good wine. This still has some fruit but a previous comment said it died after 30 minutes. Will revisit the note if needed. This was kept is a 55 degree cellar but there is no question it has past it's prime. The only question is how far downhill it has gone. Shame because I really enjoyed the Shea 06's, I should have just drank this 4 years ago.
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1/16/2016 - DaButtah wrote: 88 Points
Initially was incredibly deep and precise along the palate. Lots of dark berry, and sweet, almost tangy cherry. After about 30 minutes it began to collapse upon itself. Lost a lot of the structure and the flavor profiles got slightly out of whack. A charmer at first but grew brooding and slightly bitter. Overall enjoyable but it would have been fascinating if it had been able to keep it together the whole way.
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4/18/2015 - Domer99 Likes this wine:
This was a big pinot. Everything about it was big, from the thick, heavy bottle, to the deep nose to the tannins and strong flavor. I thought it was well integrated and was working perfectly this evening. Didn't think it had gone over the edge yet, but was working so well that there is no reason to wait to open either. A really great bottle of pinot.
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11/30/2014 - cookie7 wrote:
Showing a bit of the hot and flabby 2006 ORegon vintage. A bit disappointing - should drink my other bottle soon.
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8/24/2014 - Sundesertcactus wrote: 84 Points
I agree with others this wine is past it's prime. Menthol on the nose and the palate dominated. Had this with a 2006 Archery Summit Arcus and this was better than the Arcus but not by much.
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6/29/2014 - JackieTreehorn wrote: 82 Points
Not very good. A little astringent on the finish. A little hot. Not much good going on here for what this wine should have been.
Drank with an 06 archery estate and both had similar characteristics with the archery being drinkable. Neither were as good as the 2010 Trisateum we drank after.
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12/6/2013 - fingers wrote:
This was good, but I think john1001 called it: this is on the downslope. Only had a few tastes but could tell that it was very good once upon a time. Just because it's $70 doesn't mean it will age indefinitely.
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8/4/2013 - johnh1001 wrote: 87 Points
Same as the last bottle. Drink soon.
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4/14/2013 - johnh1001 wrote: 87 Points
It has been a few years since I have had this wine. The last bottle was full, rich and round ripe black fruit that just coated your mouth. This bottle, from the same case, was shallow, very alcoholic and full of faded black fruit. I will try another bottle, but I am concerned this wine was over done and will come apart as it ages.
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3/17/2013 - garambler wrote: 93 Points
Friends and I had this with a pot roast dinner on 3/17/13 (after the Quilceda release party). It had a deep, rich, opulent bouquet of black cherry, cola, sassafras, baking spice and barnyard aromas. The palate was big, rich and layered with flavors of black cherry, raspberry, baking spice, sassafras and cola.
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12/23/2012 - rickspicks wrote: 93 Points
This is spectacular. Heat on the nose for the first 30 minutes then reveals aromas of red fruits, earth, oak and spice. Red and some dark fruits on the palate with spice and a bit of damp earth. What is most striking is the super smooth mouthfeel and the incredible balance. There is a bit of sharpness on the finish, but other than that, this is about as easy to drink as can be. Intense, red, deep flavors, very good complexity and a long finish. Way above your average pinot, but I am thinking I drank it a bit too early. You can sense the potential, but it is not yet completely integrated. I am probably being a bit picky on the faults as overall, it is an outstanding wine.
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11/11/2012 - Greg Greenwood wrote:
Opened with earthy, light berry with leather, licorice and mineral aromas. Tight berry initially on the tongue. With time it brought structure with acidity and deeper berry. Food shortly should bring more notes....a touch of spice arrived with Italian cuisine and delivered a peppery finish. Much more tannin than most Pinots. Recommend before and with a meal.
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8/29/2010 - EricBe wrote: 93 Points
Delicious with smoked brisket, even Luann liked it (and she often doesn't care for pinot)
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12/25/2009 - khmark7 wrote: 90 Points
Drank too young. Nice acidity and cherry flavors but this still needs a few more years to really show it's potential.
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12/6/2009 - ScubaSommelier wrote: 94 Points
Great cherry flavors, smooth but great depth. Paired with sausage and European hard cheeses. manchego, pieva, pecorino. very nice.
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2/13/2009 - duck833 wrote: 94 Points
After reading a tasting note today on Homer I decided to pop another one tonight! Had a great dinner with a foodie friend at local country club. Great beef fillets, the Homer was perfect, it could have used an hour of decant but we had a long dinner and it showed very nice. Soft juicy shea fruit, very nice wine. Glad I have more 06's and a case of 07's resting.
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2/13/2009 - dmattson wrote: 94 Points
Wine is showing nicely, but it will be even better in a year or two. Decanted 1 hour.
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11/27/2008 - dmattson wrote: 95 Points
Excellent. Just beginning to open up.
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7/23/2008 - duck833 wrote: 95 Points
Drank with friends at a private dinner at the Black Walnut Inn. Comments were that this possibly is the best Pinot Noir that anyone at the dinner had ever tasted. Nice dense purple and dark red colors when the wine was poured into the decantor. Tastes of cherry, blackberry and big fruit. This is a special Oregon PN that should be experienced by any PN fan.
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5/23/2008 - GreenDrazi wrote: 93 Points
Decanted 2 hr’s. Deep, intense cherry and black cherry flavors along with notes of blackberry, clove and anise spice. This starts full bodied with solid acidity and significant tannins that never let up until the licorice infused finish. Needs time.
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