April 2, 2024 - 2006. Pours a deep garnet, that belies the life left in this one. Expected light ruby. Blast of brett, and I don’t mind it at all. Tertiary notes have taken hold: beyond the brett funk, there’s leather, dried leaves, montmorency cherry, maybe dr. pepper. On the pallet: cherry, lamb, oyster mushrooms. And depth. Fruit mixed with savory qualities, followed by tannin, ending with a mushroom like umami finish. I dig it. There is still power and life remaining, if you don’t mind brett. Totally digging this.
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Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 90 minutes.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, Kirsch, pepper and wet stones. Flavors of black raspberries, black cherries and sweet plums. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink over the next few years. I'd lean towards now.
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4/2/2024 - jwjon1 wrote: 92 Points
April 2, 2024 - 2006. Pours a deep garnet, that belies the life left in this one. Expected light ruby. Blast of brett, and I don’t mind it at all. Tertiary notes have taken hold: beyond the brett funk, there’s leather, dried leaves, montmorency cherry, maybe dr. pepper. On the pallet: cherry, lamb, oyster mushrooms. And depth. Fruit mixed with savory qualities, followed by tannin, ending with a mushroom like umami finish. I dig it. There is still power and life remaining, if you don’t mind brett. Totally digging this.
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2/24/2018 - oropeza Likes this wine: 89 Points
No brettiness at all on this bottle; thin black fruit with a quick, punchy, earthy middle and good acidity.
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3/20/2017 - wineismylife Likes this wine: 92 Points
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Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 90 minutes.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, Kirsch, pepper and wet stones. Flavors of black raspberries, black cherries and sweet plums. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink over the next few years. I'd lean towards now.
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10/13/2015 - ldehayr Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great drinking, great depth and flavor. Should be still good for some time to come.
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12/24/2014 - winerd Likes this wine: 92 Points
Earthy Oregon Pinot Noir, drinking well now. Big red fruits and tobacco. Not a shy wine.
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