2012 A to Z Pinot Noir (Oregon) Although it’s never wrong to open a Pinot Noir at the 7 year mark, waiting an extra year can be particularly rewarding when dealing with a once-in-a-decade Oregon vintage. The seductive pale garnet hue was absolutely radiant in my glass. Aromas of pomegranate and mushroom announced the full fruit and umami to follow. Raspberry and cranberry notes were elegantly enlivened with acid freshness and well integrated oak. The flavours built slowly, expansively, almost overwhelming in scope and duration. Just when I thought this boondoggle of taste would never end, it softened and dissipated into the void leaving my quivering tongue ready for a nap while still craving just one more slurp...and a shower.
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Fading (from 375ml). Still some nice rose petals and faint strawberry on the nose. Drying cherries on the palate and a relatively short finish. Drink up!!
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7/11/2020 - noblerot23 Likes this wine: 89 Points
2012 A to Z Pinot Noir (Oregon)
Although it’s never wrong to open a Pinot Noir at the 7 year mark, waiting an extra year can be particularly rewarding when dealing with a once-in-a-decade Oregon vintage. The seductive pale garnet hue was absolutely radiant in my glass. Aromas of pomegranate and mushroom announced the full fruit and umami to follow. Raspberry and cranberry notes were elegantly enlivened with acid freshness and well integrated oak. The flavours built slowly, expansively, almost overwhelming in scope and duration. Just when I thought this boondoggle of taste would never end, it softened and dissipated into the void leaving my quivering tongue ready for a nap while still craving just one more slurp...and a shower.
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5/1/2020 - Woodbridge Brad Likes this wine: 87 Points
Hanging in there, decent value Pinot.
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10/15/2019 - Woodbridge Brad Likes this wine: 86 Points
From a 375 in a screw cap. Stillaging gracefully a nice value Pinot Noir.
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8/12/2019 - Ski-Patroller Likes this wine: 88 Points
Better than I expected
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5/16/2019 - BHRH wrote: 86 Points
Fading (from 375ml). Still some nice rose petals and faint strawberry on the nose. Drying cherries on the palate and a relatively short finish. Drink up!!
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