Yeasty, lots of apple on the palate at first, although with air gave way to a richer more bready flavour. Tinge of oxidative notes — 9 years ago
Refined, not too tannic — 10 years ago
Keeps getting better with more air. — 11 years ago
I suspect this didn't get quite enough air. Not quite pop and pour but it was only open for 45 mins before we drank it (we were perhaps over-concerned about the mid shoulder level). Lovely (and lively) russet core with long legs as a ruby rim; nose of pencil shavings, cigar tubes (hint of metal with lots of tobacco), blackberry stalks, and lingering aromas of compté cheese rind and venerable (on-the-edge) rose petals; long and satisfying - persistent tannins and well integrated but still present acidity. From half bottle - need to give the next one more time!!! — 8 years ago
A little less exciting than I expected. Definitely opens with with air, but I did not experience the dense tastes some have described. Well balanced with soft tannins, but not much nose or finish. Maybe the 2001 is past its prime. — 9 years ago
Hy's Steakhouse, Vancouver, BC Canada w/ James - Hemlock — 11 years ago
This is super tasty El Dorado goodness...thanks for this @Chris Pittenger and @Sarah Mason Pittenger!!! — 9 years ago
Red sauce dinner — 11 years ago
Coltin Short
50 Cab Sauv 50 Cab Franc from Willamette. Dark fruit but lifted aromatics and acidity with a core of minerality. Really tasty stuff. — 8 years ago