Momentous
J.K. Carriere
Anderson Family Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2004
A JK Carriere of momentous proportion, with a decidedly Burgundian sensibility, the 2004 Antoinette opens with expressive aromas of damp tilth, forest floor, roasted game, cranberry compote and rose hips. There is a wildness to this wine that is difficult to pinpoint, solitary treks through pristine forest in the Olympic Peninsula come to mind. The acid, the purity of fruit and absolute terroir shines through. Masculine yet elegant, it finishes with dried herbs, mint and pink peppercorn. — 11 years ago
Bergström Wines
Homage Pinot Noir 2012
Cracked a bottle of the 2012 to celebrate good news. It's a stunner.
Seductive dark red fruits and a deep rich kalamata olive jump out of the glass. Underneath there's a potpourri of spice and exotic wood with perhaps a hint of vanilla bean from the barrel.
A very full, round mouthfeel carries evocative flavors of Bing cherry and fleshy plum with a long meaty mid palate, finishing with a wisp of smoke and herbs. Utterly complex and pleasure inducing.
This bottle is worthy of even the most discerning critic and appropriate for any momentous occasion. Savor with a cherished friend or lover! — 10 years ago
Château Margaux
Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1996
The flamboyant 1996 is another momentous Chateau Margaux. It is endowed with a lavish deep ruby core and exuberant aromas of blueberries, chocolate, led pencil shavings, damp earth and cigar humidor. This hedonistic concoction spoils the palate with its incredibly soft texture and perfectly integrated, well polished tannins while revealing delicate, yet pronounced notes of wild raspberries, burnt tar, caramel, kirsch and creme de cassis. And as one may expect after such a high display of refinement and finesse the endless velvety finish is yet another stunning quality of this truly outstanding wine. A marvel with a long and bright future ahead of it still. Enjoy it over the next twenty-five years.
— 10 years ago
Broc Cellars
Alexander Valley Carignan 2012
Incredibly smooth and with a dry finish. Immensely drinkable. A delectable wine to enjoy on a momentous election day :) — 13 years ago
garry post
Tasting better than it smells initially, odd clay, gravelly odor to start.
Pork chops and broccoli. Celebrating a potentially momentous personal decision.
As it opens up, some blackberry jam, boysenberry...
Cherries, black cherry, wonderful structure, some minerality, chalk,...
March 18, 2016 — 9 years ago