The 20046 season was a return to the type of wines that drew me to Oregon in the first place. These are the kind of fresh fruited, complex wines that beg you to enjoy another glass! The aromas of this wine are what Pinot Noir is all about. Leap out of the glass black cherry with air-dried raspberry fruit aromas are layered with myrrh, cellar cave earth, and lovely rose petal complexity. It is rare to see New World Pinot Noir with even a hint of floral character anymore. The flavors are multi-layered and develop wonderfully with time in the glass or decanter. That black cherry fruit appears riding on a carpet of silky texture. Then the complexity kicks in with nutmeg-like spice, forest floor earthiness, chocolate nib, and a transcendent lavender floral component. The finish is fresh, lively and goes on and on.

Bottle Size: .750

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by Jack
on 11/3/2008

My kind of Pinot
Light red color. Pungent cherry and dried rose aromas offer good clarity, along with a gentle smoky undertone. Round, sappy flavors of cherry preserves and baking spices, with firm tannins adding grip. There's nothing loose about this wine, and it really deserves some decanter or cellar time.

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