Absolutely charming wine. I believe this was "entry-level" priced, ~$25 for the bottle. Very light in color and texture, but not on flavor. Fruit led, quite enough acid, pleasant dusty tannins - also just a bit of darker complexity - maybe time has done it some service, seems like it could go another 2-3 years. Such great balance - a light Pinot that punches way above its weight.
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First bottle I've had since 2015, and it's matured nicely. It's still light, with red fruit and acid a-plenty, but it holds up well to food. While it has modern touches, it's clearly inspired by Burgundy, so if you like heavier, oaky pinots, steer clear.
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Very good. Made of primarily Dundee Hills grapes but bottled under Willamette Valley designation. Good red fruit with mild tobacco flavors. Popped and poured, said "wow." Definitely a rebuy for this vintage and looking forward to trying more from future vintages. And an excellent value at $20 here in Chicago.
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5/27/2019 - Dalex wrote: flawed
Corked. Crap.
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6/24/2018 - LesPaul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Absolutely charming wine. I believe this was "entry-level" priced, ~$25 for the bottle. Very light in color and texture, but not on flavor. Fruit led, quite enough acid, pleasant dusty tannins - also just a bit of darker complexity - maybe time has done it some service, seems like it could go another 2-3 years. Such great balance - a light Pinot that punches way above its weight.
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5/20/2017 - BBinSC wrote: 90 Points
First bottle I've had since 2015, and it's matured nicely. It's still light, with red fruit and acid a-plenty, but it holds up well to food. While it has modern touches, it's clearly inspired by Burgundy, so if you like heavier, oaky pinots, steer clear.
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4/17/2017 - bhenn Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very good. Made of primarily Dundee Hills grapes but bottled under Willamette Valley designation. Good red fruit with mild tobacco flavors. Popped and poured, said "wow." Definitely a rebuy for this vintage and looking forward to trying more from future vintages. And an excellent value at $20 here in Chicago.
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2/23/2017 - domco wrote:
perhaps not spectacular but always tasty and a solid value.
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