Very pale pink in color. The nose is clean but lacking much fruit. Very light cherries on the palate. Light bodied. This is probably well past its time as the fruit seems to have dropped out. It would be good to try the 2017 for a comparison.
Light ruby in color. The nose has cherries and some celery. On the palate, this has tart cherries. A bit weedy. The acidity is nice but a bit under ripe. Worked better with food. Still, overall, this is a good wine but not for everyone.
Jon Thomas is one of those winemakers that every region seems to have. Idiosyncratic but making some of the best wines in the region. This is ruby in color. The nose is nice with slightly sour cherries. With air, cherries emerge as well. On the palate, this is complex with layers of cherries and spice. Long finish. Thomas wines are made for the long haul and this is no exception. Drinking great with air, its best days are still ahead. This will improve. Works well with a large variety of foods. This is an Oregon wine, it is not "Burgundian" or Californian. And, it competes and e
Deep ruby in color. The nose has nice sour cherries, some spice. The palate matches the nose. This is drinking well if not yet at maturity. There is some complexity here as it opens in the glass. Good with a wide variety of foods. Not sure if it will improve but should continue to mature for at least another decade.
For under $25, this is an excellent value in Chablis, in Burgundy and in Chardonnay. Light, silvery/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose has some gun powder and some slight green apples. Also nice minerality/chalk. On the palate, this is lively and crisp. Nice green apple and minerals notes. Long finish. This would go great with foods as well. It should be drunk in the next few years.
Very pale ruby in color. Some Rose's are deeper in color. Of course, with Pinot Noir, that is not really an indication of much about the wine. The nose is dusty with cherries. Some underlying earthiness. Deep. On the palate, this is already showing a nice complexity. Soft texture. Layers of cherries, bitter cherries and earth. Balanced but not strong acidity. Good finish. This is very food friendly and should go with a wide variety of foods. It seems of its place, that is to say, California with sunshine and fruit but it is made in a more earthy style. It will be interesting to
