Another disappointing wine from this winery that has since changed ownership and winemakers. Medium ruby in color. The nose has cherries and a whiff of bay leaf. On the palate, this is thin and simple. Not much body or depth. Certainly drinkable but for this kind of money (about $50 on release), one expects more. Drink now. It probably should be served with lighter salads and with a chill.
The Samsara wines in our tasting did not perform well. I am told that since about 2017, they have new owners and new winemakers, so I look forward to revisiting their wines. Medium ruby in color. The nose has cherries with some cinnamon. On the palate, this has a soft texture. Cherry candy and red licorice notes. Not a lot of depth but a glass is tasty. Shorter finish. This is drinkable and solid, but no more. Drink up. Probably better on its own than with food.
Very impressive showing in a recent tasting. The kind of Pinot that pleased everyone. Deep ruby in color. The nose has black cherries, macerated cherries, slight brine. On the palate, the cherries and black cherries come out. This is big and bold. A bit of sour cherries on the finish. This is drinking well now and should continue for the next five to seven years. It works well on its own and will work well with roasted fowl.
Medium to dark ruby in color. The nose has black cherries, very clean. On the palate, this is sweet and jammy cherries. Easy drinking. Very big. A hedonistic style of Pinot Noir. If one likes that style, this should be right up your alley. Drink over the next ten years. This will work well with roasted fowl.
Deep ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has black cherries and slight menthol. Medium to full bodied. Very smooth drinking. The black cherries come thru to the palate. Very tasty. Nice finish. This is on the lusher style of Pinots. It should be consumed in the next five to ten years. A nice match for roasted duck.
