Light golden in color. The nose has slight lychees. Some minerals. On the palate, this has a nice, slightly oily texture. It is dry (as the label says). Minerals and slight peach. Nice finish.
Light golden in color. Nice mousse with lots of tiny bubbles. Ginger and toast on the nose. Smooth, deep and complex on the palate. Ginger and minerals. Slight citrus. Nice finish.
Great wine. One of the best Oregon Pinot's I have had. Ruby/purple in color. The nose has cherries, sour cherries, slight earthiness and sandalwood. Medium to full bodies. Middle of the road in style, a bit of elegance and some power. Cherries, sour cherries and earthiness. Still young, it will continue to develop for at least five probably ten years before peak. Lovely texture. Nice balance.
A blend of Cabernet and Sangiovese. Bought on release and cellared by me. Ruby red in color with purple swirls. This is drinking quite well right now and at peak or just past. The nose is great with dusty cherries, some cassis, a bit of dried fruit, and crushed dry tea leaves. On the palate, this is layered and nice complex. Not a huge wine but still plenty of cherry fruit layered with earth and forest floor. Good acidity. Nice finish.
Purple in color. The nose is clean with dusty cherries and garrique. On the palate, this has silky tannins. Layered complexity of cherries, spice and earth. With air some dark cherry fruit. Nice finish. This is at peak now and should be drunk in the next five to seven years. Outstanding right now.
Ruby in color. The nose has a lot of barnyard. Also some cherries and a bit of green pepper and tobacco. On the palate, this has nice cherry fruit. Nice depth and complexity. Slight tannins. Nice finish. I would think this has some time, but look for well stored bottles.
Purple in color. The nose is dusty with plum. On the palate, one dimensional plums. Tasty. For under $20, there is good value here. Easy drinking. Very modern, fruit forward wine.
Purple/ruby in color. The nose has cherries and celery. On the palate, there is some cherry fruit. This is sweet and sticky. I presume some residual sugar. Lacking acidity. Clipped finish. This retails for $25 and some people will like. Not for my tastes though.
Purple/ruby in color. The nose has cherries, spice and some chocolate. On the palate, this is sweet ripe cherries. One dimensional. Easy drinking. Tasty. Nice finish. It retails for around $50. Drink over the next five years.
Purple in color. The nose is tight but with air shows some black cherries. On the palate, this has sweet fruit/dark cherries. It is modern in style and a fruit forward Tempranillo. It retails for around $22. Plan on drinking it in the next five years or so. It is a very tasty wine. Good value as well.
