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.
From the Burgundy producers now long established winery in Oregon. Purple in color with ruby swirls, mostly clear and bright. The nose is dusty with cherries. Medium bodied. On the palate, black cherries with some cherries and slight earthiness underneath. Nice finish. This is a solid drinking Pinot that is still young and will improve. Hold for another five years and drink for ten after that. Brown sugar, Mustard glazed ham would be a nice match.
This is from the famed Burgundy producer's Oregon outpost. This seems to be more full throttle than prior vintages but will no doubt calm down with some age. Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has fresh cherries, black cherries and slight pomegranate. There is also a bit of spice and a hint of tea. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, this has a lot of cherries, some black cherries with a hint of underlying forest floor. Delicious. Light tannins. This needs another three to five years to get closer to peak, and should drink well for ten to fifteen more after tha
Drouhin has been making wines in Oregon for a long time now and they really make some excellent wines. This is their basic version. Medium ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is great with sour cherries, cherries, slight sandalwood, slight cranberries and slight coffee. Medium bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, this is delicious. It's classic Oregon in style. Flavors of cherries, sour cherries, cranberries, spice and slight char. Great balance. Long finish. Still on the young side, this should add complexity with age. Its drinks great on its own and better with f
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.
For those who like a bit more "Borgundian" style of Oregon Pinot Noir, Thomas is a great choice. Also, 2008 was a ripe vintage and I am reminded once again, the "great" vintages in Oregon are not the ones where J.
