TASTING NOTES FROM PAST VINTAGES
2003 Pinot Noirs
Wines are still developing. Expect balance in
Mid-2008
2003
Athena Pinot Noir [ Last tasted
11/10/07 ] - Drink or Hold
An intense wine for
hedonistic Pinot Noir lovers! Full-bodied and intense with
spicy toast and lush, dark cherry fruit, this is a
wine to drink now or age for 5-10 years. The 2003 Athena
reflects the power and depth of the Anderson Family, Cherry Grove, Momtazi, and Murto
vineyards
and the balance provided by the blend of Pommard and Dijon
clones
used in the blend. 275 cases produced. 2003 Stewart Pinot Noir
[ Last tasted 5/1/07 ] - Hold ...OK, maybe drink
This
wine is just starting to come into balance. The
gorgeous fruit is nicely matched by some hints of anise and
graham. It's matching really well with grilled pork as of
the last tasting. 125 cases produced.
2004 Pinot Noirs
Wines are approachable now,
but the patient will be rewarded.
2004
Athena Pinot Noir [ Last tasted 11/10/07 ] - Drink or Hold
The 2004 Athena Pinot
Noir once again showcases the deep, rich side of
Oregon Pinot Noir. The dijon clone fruit from
Anderson Family, Momtazi, Cherry Grove, and Justice
vineyards produced a wonderful, balanced wine in
2004. 250 cases produced.
Northwest Palate -
Recommended
Wine Enthusiast
-- 87 Points
2004
Stewart
Pinot Noir [ Last
tasted 11/10/07 ] - Drink or Hold
The 2004
Stewart
Pinot Noir is a silky blockbuster! Once again,
this is an all Dundee Hills blend with Pommard
and
Wadenswil fruit from Maresh, Stoller, and Anderson
Family vineyards. 175 cases produced.
Northwest Palate -
Recommended
Wine Enthusiast
-- 88 Points
2004 Stoller
Vineyard
[ Last
tasted 2/23/07 ] - Drink or Hold
Wow! This wine has some
of the most beautiful aromatics of any I have tasted
in the last year. Cigar box, sandlewood, and
anise sit on top of earthy, bright fruit. The attack
on the palate is very dark and complex. Sexy fruit
still dominates the mid-palate with luscious black
raspberry and sour cherry. The finish is out
of this world! If you still have more than one
bottle in your cellar, treat yourself by opening a
bottle. I'm hording the rest of mine now.
- Stewart
Northwest Palate -
Recommended
Wine
Spectator - 88 Points
Wine Enthusiast
-- 89 Points
2004 Shea
Vineyard
[
Last tasted 11/10/07 ] - Drink or Hold
Dark black cherry, berry
and orange peel at the core combine with hints of
chocolate, spice, and a whiff of barnyard to produce
an intense and complex wine.
Wine
Enthusiast
-- 90 Points
Tanzer
- 90 Points
2004 Momtazi
Vineyard [
Last tasted 5/3/07 ] - Drink or Hold
Dijon Clone 115 from
Block C, high up in the biodynamically farmed
Momtazi vineyard. Big cherry aromas wrap around
notes of caramel and cedar. Notes of graham and rose
petals accent the bright fruit in the midpalate.
Silky tannins lengthen the long, bright finish. 50
cases produced.
Northwest Palate -
Recommended
Wine Enthusiast
-- 88 Points
|
