Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

When TRB started this label, I thought a primarily Cabernet Winemaker is going to make Pinot Noir? I wondered how his first vintage would be and while it wasn’t bad by any means, it wasn’t what this 2014 Silver Eagle is at this point. TRB has/is honed/honing his craft. This 2014 will likely continue to improve a bit going forward over the next three years for sure & maybe five. This 14 Silver Eagle is definitely hitting its stride. The nose shows the blue & purple fruits I enjoy on the Pinots I prefer to drink.

The nose reveals nicely ripe blackberries, black raspberries, plum, baked cherries & strawberries, blueberries, mulberries, dry cranberry & raspberries hues on the glass edges. Mid berry cola/licorice, soft baking spices-clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, dark, Asian/Indian spice mix, light mix of fresh & dry herbs, dark rich soil w/ dry leaves, limestone, dry top soil with fresh & withering dark, red, blue florals framed in a fresh violet field.

The palate shows good mouthfeel & wire to wire consistency. Juicy, ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, plum, baked cherries & strawberries, blueberry & mulberry tones, pomegranate, cranberry & raspberries hues. Mid berry cola/licorice, soft baking spices-clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, warm caramel, toast, steeped fruit tea, dark, Asian/Indian spice mix with deep palate penetration & heat, light mix of fresh & dry herbs, dark rich soil w/ dry leaves, dry brush, sandalwood, grey volcanics. wet clay, sandstone & limestone powder, dry top soil with fresh & withering dark, red, blue florals framed in a fresh violet field. The acidity is excellent with a long, elegant, well; balanced, tensioned & structured finish that lasts minutes and lands nicely on dark spice as it sets.

I really enjoy this vineyard and some of the Winemakers that make Pinot from it.

Plenty of life left in this one. 8-10 years well stored.

Photos of, Rivers-Marie facility (2), Owner/Winemaker-Thomas Rivers Brown & beautiful prime Pinot clusters ready for harvest. — 9 months ago

Jack Hasten

9.3

Very nice…
Beach Bistro nice suprise w the wine…
Not familiar prior to tonight (1.29.22) — 3 years ago

Gregory Jacob Strecker

9.4

Nice, minerality, jammy wine with an oak finish — 4 years ago

No Name

8.9

2016 is $13 at Costco. Very clean and smooth. Pretty light and not tons of flavor. — 6 years ago

Paul Petty

9.0

Very silky with nice honeysuckle notes. Balanced. Some pineapple finish — 6 years ago

Maziar

9.0

Solid wine — 7 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Pre-Release.
Deep and dark ruby red. Lovely and thick nose with dark cocoa, lots of bright red cherries, cinnamon and more baking spices. Heavy tannins (8/10) and drying. Lots of red berries, especially cherries on the palate. Some twigs and earthiness too. Long and lingering finish that needs some time. Little bit of heat in the finish. Drink till 2030. — 8 years ago

with Sean and India

Phoebe Lowe

9.5

Absolute delight. Deep berries and currants. Very fruity yet balanced with earthy minerals and light tannins. Great food wine with white meats and medium intensity flavours. Couldn't stop drinking this! — 9 years ago

Rob Freelen

9.6

Still the best Oregon white I've ever had. Rocking acid, nice nose, great finish. White Burgundy Doppelgänger, but at a fraction of the cost. — 11 years ago

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9.4

A smoky blend of crushed raspberries, sage, cola and crushed stones creates a seductive bouquet as the 2019 Pinot Noir La Source comes to life in the glass. This is soft yet lifted in feel, with tart red and blue fruits that swirl throughout as violet inner florals resonate toward the close. The 2019 finishes perfumed and long with an air of lavender and a tart blackberry twang that lingers over a bed of well-rounded tannins. This is the first vintage in which Sashi Moorman was entirely happy with the structural balance achieved in the Pinot Noir La Source. I must admit, it's a compelling wine. (Eric Guido, Vinous, August 2024)
— 9 months ago

Bryan Kesting

9.4

The best Ferren Silver Eagle Pinot I have had so far. In a perfect spot. — 2 years ago

casey Burnett

9.5

Gift from Matt. I really like this. Each time I have it. — 2 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.1

A pre-dinner bottle while we do meal prep tonight.

Prior notes still apply:
Nose has lime zest, lime juice, green hay, wet granite/limestone pebbles, oxidized green apple peel, polyethylene tubing and tangerine peel.
Palate has Key lime flesh, cold tangerine slice, apricot skin, wet-pulverized limestone, lemongrass, tangerine zest, (minor) dried apricot and light honey on the medium finish, medium acid, great balance. — 4 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

Exotic and fun. — 5 years ago

J Mcconeg

9.4

Inadvertently wrote the review for a wrong Kistler This is a very nice wine. — 6 years ago

Natalie Wurst Harris

9.0

Delicious dry cab! — 7 years ago

with Heath and Lori

Shay A

9.2

A tannic monster. Figured a wine named "Wild Boar" is appropriate for Father's Day. This is so freaking dark in notes, but the color wouldn't allude to that. Color is red/purple and smells hot. Red licorice, peppercorn, anise on the nose. High tannins on the palate. Cedar, smoky, beef jerky notes to it. Spicy rhubarb too. If opening now, this needs at least a two hour decant. — 8 years ago

Robert Waxman

9.3

Nice grapefruit — 10 years ago

Nycole Kelly

9.9

One of my favorites! Had at Flemmings the first time. — 12 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Named after the fog that rolls in on the morning (not the fires).
Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, red currant, herbs and oak. Pretty good overall.

🏅93 Points - Wine Spectator — a year ago

Austin Blackwell

9.2

Dried rose and sage aromas and strawberry and pomegranate flavor — a year ago

with Angelina

Sam Friedland

9.0

Raspberries, mild tannins. Went well with NY strip steak — 2 years ago

Federico Sequeda

8.9

dark red. nose: leather. prunes. overripe berries. lots of jam. mouth: full body. medium big tannins. more jam and leather on the mouth. drinks like a cab. medium follow through. love it — 4 years ago

Mark Aronica

9.0

Bright and citrusy. Would drink again. — 5 years ago

B R

8.9

Tried a sample at a wine tasting bar in store. Very pleasant - not aged in oak which I prefer. — 6 years ago

Scott Soren

9.4

Dry yet succulent. Was quite impressive. — 7 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

8.9

Heavy on the melon, plenty of a acidity and just a whisper of oak. — 7 years ago

John Schlechter

9.3

Locorice braised candied cherries desert like distinctive — 9 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.3

alive and kicking. Nice mature cherry and great herbal vibe. — 9 years ago

with Mike

Pierre Gustafsson

8.9

Very nice! Slight vanilla flavor — 11 years ago