Similar impression to prior note, though I liked it just a hair more this time. Strong value. Aromatically showed some complexity in funky earth tones and something like basil oil and thyme (stem driven?), along with crunchy cranberry/pomegranate red fruits. Good palate, though as before came across as "four-square"--lots of good, correct components, but not the sort of 'flavor arc' PN produces at the top tier.
I think this will gain complexity with age (more savory), though from a structural point I think this is what it is going to be.
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Coravined off a glass from the other bottle I have. From the PnP the complexity and depth is just amped up from the first bottle I tried months ago. Similar TN as before, but the finish has a lot more of an leafy and earthy dimension that really pulls everything together.
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Very good, though comes across as slightly rustic and one-dimensional. Interesting nose, floral and a bit leathery, pomegranate. The palate is tasty and medium+ bodied, medium+ acidity, fruit driven, though doesn't feel delineated--not as structured as I would have expected. Average finish. Very easy drinking, good delicious factor, though not layered as PN can be.
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This has a very pretty nose that is floral, red-fruited and vibrant. Light to medium in body palate mirrors the nose with a slightly creamy texture. Pure red cherry and strawberry that is perfectly ripe. Reminds me of some of Kelley Fox's bottling, which is a big compliment.
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Decanted for 1.5 hours, tasted around 65 degrees. The cork had some small tartaric crystals. They look nice in the sun.
There are cherries on the nose and palate, plus a touch of coffee from the oak. Clean and smooth mouthfeel. Medium finish. Medium-plus acidity. I appreciate the low-ish 13.4% ABV.
Paired very well with roast chicken with sautéed mushrooms and zucchini. Drinking very well at this price point ($30-ish).
Drink (with decant) or hold for several years.
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Tasted from a PnP. Tartaric crystals already forming on the cork. Medium purple-ruby in color. Very clean nose of red currants, red cherries, star anise, and cocoa. There’s a bit of a mushroom note that fades in and out. Medium bodied, high acidity, and spot on Oregon Pinot. There’s that sharp red current and cherry palate filled with sharp spices like star anise. Round tannins. Medium-long finish of current, cherries, spice, and a bit of earth.
If I had to describe a quality and clean Oregon Pinot – this would be it. It’s a bit too one-dimensional for me, I wish there was that extra bit of depth to elevate it.
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2/23/2024 - Cabfrancophile Likes this wine: 89 Points
Similar impression to prior note, though I liked it just a hair more this time. Strong value. Aromatically showed some complexity in funky earth tones and something like basil oil and thyme (stem driven?), along with crunchy cranberry/pomegranate red fruits. Good palate, though as before came across as "four-square"--lots of good, correct components, but not the sort of 'flavor arc' PN produces at the top tier.
I think this will gain complexity with age (more savory), though from a structural point I think this is what it is going to be.
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1/2/2023 - ChateauShiny Likes this wine: 92 Points
Coravined off a glass from the other bottle I have. From the PnP the complexity and depth is just amped up from the first bottle I tried months ago. Similar TN as before, but the finish has a lot more of an leafy and earthy dimension that really pulls everything together.
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12/27/2022 - Cabfrancophile wrote: 88 Points
Very good, though comes across as slightly rustic and one-dimensional. Interesting nose, floral and a bit leathery, pomegranate. The palate is tasty and medium+ bodied, medium+ acidity, fruit driven, though doesn't feel delineated--not as structured as I would have expected. Average finish. Very easy drinking, good delicious factor, though not layered as PN can be.
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11/2/2022 - 87tellub Likes this wine: 91 Points
This has a very pretty nose that is floral, red-fruited and vibrant. Light to medium in body palate mirrors the nose with a slightly creamy texture. Pure red cherry and strawberry that is perfectly ripe. Reminds me of some of Kelley Fox's bottling, which is a big compliment.
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9/5/2022 - dera Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice PN. Ruby red with slight brown hue. Pretty red fruit and cherries, light and easy drinking. Good daily tipple.
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8/27/2022 - ptaylor2112 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decanted for 1.5 hours, tasted around 65 degrees. The cork had some small tartaric crystals. They look nice in the sun.
There are cherries on the nose and palate, plus a touch of coffee from the oak. Clean and smooth mouthfeel. Medium finish. Medium-plus acidity. I appreciate the low-ish 13.4% ABV.
Paired very well with roast chicken with sautéed mushrooms and zucchini. Drinking very well at this price point ($30-ish).
Drink (with decant) or hold for several years.
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6/28/2022 - dougie Likes this wine:
Started off very fruity. After a few hours, started filling out and became very nice.
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4/11/2022 - ChateauShiny Likes this wine: 89 Points
Tasted from a PnP. Tartaric crystals already forming on the cork. Medium purple-ruby in color. Very clean nose of red currants, red cherries, star anise, and cocoa. There’s a bit of a mushroom note that fades in and out. Medium bodied, high acidity, and spot on Oregon Pinot. There’s that sharp red current and cherry palate filled with sharp spices like star anise. Round tannins. Medium-long finish of current, cherries, spice, and a bit of earth.
If I had to describe a quality and clean Oregon Pinot – this would be it. It’s a bit too one-dimensional for me, I wish there was that extra bit of depth to elevate it.
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