Really impressed with this wine. For the vintage (2010) it was remarkably dark and rich but it has so much more than just raw power. The attack note on the nose is that unmistakable Oregon Pinot "funk" that's sort of a blend of lily flower and inner tube rubber. Actually, there's so many different sorts of rich flower notes, it's a bit like that smell of walking in to a florist's shop. Mouthfeel is softly gripping and the acid on the back end really gets the mouth watering.
Later, some licorice notes come out and maybe even a little cola.
All in all very complex, interesting and thought provoking. Still plenty of life left in that bottle. Recommended. — 10 years ago
Favorite anytime red — 11 years ago
Crisp light — 12 years ago
Niwa no Uguishi dry sake. Served with a cold shooter of Japanese water lily sprouts, sea urchin, and Dashi soup. — 10 years ago
Great blackberry, black cherry and spice flavors. Classic dry creek Zinfandel — 10 years ago
Vona Jeff with Jeff and Susan Davis — 11 years ago
Lily Davis brought this over for the Patriots game. Liked the cider tartness Z — 12 years ago
Delicious wine. Fruity flavors, definitely fruity smells but also with light hint of floral accents. In my opinion great as a desert or to pair with light meals like salads, turkey... Etc. — 12 years ago
Floral, white lily and jasmine. Clean and dry finish. Round. Lovely. — 10 years ago
Premium sake. Award winner. Slight flowery, white lily. Very light. Short after taste. Dai-ginjo xtra premium. 50% polished away — 10 years ago
Shockingly strong nose of lily — 10 years ago
First night home with Lily. This was a gift from Ralph. Great aromatics. Opened my mind to buy more Barolos. Just need to hold them. — 11 years ago
Great red blend — 11 years ago
Nice chard — 12 years ago
Tried for the 1st time at Craig's and Lily. 01.18.13 — 12 years ago
Sean Frame
Amazing GSM from one of the oldest labels in CA. Balanced and big--you're gonna want a 2nd bottle. — 10 years ago