This is approaching the end of the drinking window (my estimate of 2024). Well aged red cherry fruit on the palate, with a delayed hint of nuttiness. Quite a bit of acid compared to the fruit. Soft tannins.
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This is drinking very well right now, but has years to go. Very well balanced with bright cherry on the palate and good acidity, and refined tannins. The volcanic terroir is a stark contrast to the sedimentary soil of the estate vineyards. 777 clone (my favorite). My original end of drinking window of 2028 still stands, but it very possible to push to 2030.
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Time to drink up the any remaining bottles in the cellar, as this is on the downside of the drinking window (2024). The fruit is well aged and muted, without any secondary development. Tannins are slightly gritty to soft. Some sediment, so decant.
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2014 Bethel Heights Pinot Noir Justice Vineyard
3/2/2024 - jmcafee Likes this wine:
This is approaching the end of the drinking window (my estimate of 2024). Well aged red cherry fruit on the palate, with a delayed hint of nuttiness. Quite a bit of acid compared to the fruit. Soft tannins.
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2015 ArborBrook Vineyards Pinot Noir Terroir Anthology Tresori Vineyard
2/29/2024 - jmcafee Likes this wine:
This is drinking very well right now, but has years to go. Very well balanced with bright cherry on the palate and good acidity, and refined tannins. The volcanic terroir is a stark contrast to the sedimentary soil of the estate vineyards. 777 clone (my favorite). My original end of drinking window of 2028 still stands, but it very possible to push to 2030.
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2015 Hawley Wine Petite Sirah Reserve
2/26/2024 - jmcafee Likes this wine:
Time to drink up the any remaining bottles in the cellar, as this is on the downside of the drinking window (2024). The fruit is well aged and muted, without any secondary development. Tannins are slightly gritty to soft. Some sediment, so decant.
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