Dulcie does a roast chicken on our super-cheap smoker/roaster contraption that sits nicely on the tiny balcony. What more reason might you ask to drag out a flagship White Rose Vineyard? Having recently consumed an '05, I was surprised to find the generally less well-regarded '06 to be more than its equal. The color was admittedly slightly murky despite using a filter; but it was a fulsome ruby red, no real hint of brown. Evocative aroma and splendidly preserved red cherry, some baking spice (almost a little phenolic) and luxurious length. Also stayed the course well over two days.
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Beautiful whole cluster influenced Pinot with lots of different spice; clove, cinnamon, forest floor, medium red berry, Dunhill tobacco, very mild root beer float.... Gorgeous. Maybe needs a bit more acid, but that's splitting bosons.
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9/15/2019 - Dulcie and Aylwin wrote:
Dulcie does a roast chicken on our super-cheap smoker/roaster contraption that sits nicely on the tiny balcony. What more reason might you ask to drag out a flagship White Rose Vineyard? Having recently consumed an '05, I was surprised to find the generally less well-regarded '06 to be more than its equal. The color was admittedly slightly murky despite using a filter; but it was a fulsome ruby red, no real hint of brown. Evocative aroma and splendidly preserved red cherry, some baking spice (almost a little phenolic) and luxurious length. Also stayed the course well over two days.
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12/26/2014 - arthrovine wrote: 91 Points
Terrific wine. A bit more secondaries showing through now compared with before.
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11/25/2012 - arthrovine wrote: 93 Points
Beautiful whole cluster influenced Pinot with lots of different spice; clove, cinnamon, forest floor, medium red berry, Dunhill tobacco, very mild root beer float.... Gorgeous. Maybe needs a bit more acid, but that's splitting bosons.
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8/6/2012 - Dulcie and Aylwin wrote:
White Rose Estate private tasting (White Rose Winery): Dark ripe cherries, smooth velvet, nice tart finish, ripe and lush, ready now.
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4/28/2012 - Oregon Pinot wrote: 92 Points
Perfect for drinking now
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