Nose of ripe; blackberries, blueberries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, white & black pepper, soft, chalky minerals with light & dark fresh florals. On the palate, lean; blueberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, cherries, black licorice, soft baking spices; clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, powdery crushed rocks, leather, dry & fresh dark florals with understated white & black pepper. Photos of parts of the soil structure in the Gimblett Gravels and vines around their Cellar Door. — 8 years ago
Wow. Unbelievable QPR here. Soft tannins, nice mouthfeel. Fruit forward and lingering finish. Not overly oaked. Thanks LastBottle. — 9 years ago
This is a great Pinot. You'll never be disappointed. Pairs brilliantly with a 28 day dry aged bone in ribeye too. #laterpost — 10 years ago
Very smooth. Not acidic. Slightly fruity and buttery. — 10 years ago
Fruit forward, dark cherry, dried herb. Fruit upfront, ripe cherry, texture tannin, dense flavors, structured with good body weight. — 10 years ago
Superb, balanced acidity with amazing texture and crisp minerality. Pale gold in colour, was intending to share this wine however it was far too good! — 10 years ago
Rocky o'callaghan may be known for Shiraz, but this little Rifle Range beauty is a treat — 12 years ago
Extremely interesting and juicy — 8 years ago
On the nose, extremely delicate & soft notes of citrus, fragrant flowers and soft minerality. On the palate, soft, lean lemon, lime juice, grapefruit, underripe green melon, citrus blossoms & beautiful soft minerals. The long finish is a lean but rich mellowed citrus. — 8 years ago
Very friendly and lovely wine that would suit almost anyone — 8 years ago
A sour that defines the category. Seek it out. — 9 years ago
Very elegant. — 10 years ago
Black cherry, raspberry notes. Fair amount of acidity. Paired well with baked salmon. — 10 years ago
Expressive and clean. Great texture. — 10 years ago
Limited production wine from the Mayacamas Range in Sonoma. Fabulous flavor, great finish. Loved it. — 10 years ago
Great wine for very little money. — 12 years ago
Great balance of fruit and oak. Very complex with stunning stone fruits and great minerality fantastic length and poise. — 8 years ago
Dark sweet cherries, spicy vanilla incense, slightly smoky on the finish. — 8 years ago
Clear. Crisp. Dry. Hints of golden apple & lemon. Perfect pairing with spicy Indian. — 8 years ago
Wow, talk about value. Delicious, well balanced, great Napa red blend. Deep color, ample jammy fruit, berries and plums, with nice tannin and acid structure. — 10 years ago
Better this time around. — 10 years ago
2012 vintage dark balanced tannins deep red uncharacteristic for an Oregonian Pinot balanced acidity and long finish highly recommend — 10 years ago
Excellent taste! — 10 years ago
One if today's top Pinot not from Otago. Structured and meaty with style. — 11 years ago
Matt Bowman
So damn good — 8 years ago