Like a natural gamay, without the floral tones. Lively, vibrant, with lots of acidity (thx to volcanic ash). Tannins come on strong at first, but the dryness is swiftly wiped out by a splashy, salty waterfall. Savory and funky, and perfect with lighter fare (veggies, poultry). — 7 years ago
Medium-full bodied Pinot. Had it with a garlic-crusted roasted pork shoulder & held up quite nicely - even with all the garlic. Loads of dark cherries, spices, & bacon on the palate. Good tannins. Would like to try it in about 5 years to see how it's doing. — 8 years ago
Ash, pepper, blackberries and raspberries. Medium-light body and good lift. Simple but focused, pure and super pleasing. If there was just a bit more mid palate depth this would be a stunner. As it is, and at $16, it's a tremendous value and beautiful Chinon. — 8 years ago
Another 2012 Willamette gem — 9 years ago
2001. Dusty red fruit, licorice, mint and ash. — 10 years ago
Sweet strawberry, pepper, and ash in the nose. Strong but pleasant acidity. 🌋 — 6 years ago
Great Pinot, slightly warm and skewed to Cabernet on after taste. Rich bouquet, great with steak — 6 years ago
I don't know what people are talking about real good fruit blackberry, tobacco, earth tones! We likey!!! — 7 years ago
Lovely taste. Gorgeous view. Very nice people here. — 7 years ago
Red currant and sour cherry - and I know everyone else is getting ash, but we're going to go with graphite. Tannins still quite present, but lovely. Would love to see how this is in a decade, tho super now! — 8 years ago
So spicy! — 9 years ago
Pork. Smoke. Ash. Yurm. — 9 years ago
Excellent willamette valley wine — 11 years ago
Aged for 10 months on oak, 29% new, deep Ruby with aromas of sweet berry fruit and toasty oak notes. On the palate strawberry and cherry flavors with smoky oak notes adding in tea, spice and cacao notes. Fine soft tannins, lingering ending with a big mineral spice finish. Nice! — 6 years ago
Good winter Pinot, given depth and body by the Syrah. — 7 years ago
Never go wrong at Penner Ash. Dark fruits, a little vanilla and spice. Delicious. — 8 years ago
2010 vintage. At Pearl & Ash on the Lower East Side (amazing wine list) with Kish. Deep ruby hue. Blackberry, leather, earth and savoury spice. Lots of white pepper and pencil shavings. Youthful. On the palate, great piercing acidity, medium plus concentration, medium alcohol, medium plus crunchy tannins. Long savoury finish. Really shouldn't have opened as this is still a baby. Clearly big and bold. Don't open until 2025+. Will drink forever: 2040+. — 8 years ago
Dry light with a hint of fruit and ash. Nice wine — 9 years ago
Explosion d'arômes ! De loin ma meilleure dégustation de champagne. Millésime 2002 #champagne #2002 #bestyearever #amazingtasting — 9 years ago
Sweet, candied fruit on the nose, confirmed on the palate with notes of bourbon, burnt sugar and tobacco leaf. Silky and smooth, drinking beautifully! — 10 years ago
Allison Serafin
A first date. A great choice. — 5 years ago