Isaac Pirolo

9.4

In physics, the Coriolis force is an inertial force that acts on objects that are in motion relative to a rotating reference frame.
In wine, Coriolis is a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Maggie Harrison's Antica Terra.
The back label says "The mathematical expression for the Coriolis force appeared in an 1835 paper by French scientist Gaspard-Gustave Coriolis, in connection with the theory of water wheels. This wine takes the name Coriolis and with it the symbol of the water wheel: a manifestation of the conversion of free-flowing energy into useful forms of power. One hundred percent of the profits from the sale of this wine are donated to charity. In this way this wine supports the conversion of ideas into powerful actions that serve a greater good."
One of those charities is Phil Knight's Cancer Challenge, so I guess you could say this wine is helping to cure cancer. If that's not reason enough to drink it, the wine is drop dead gorgeous. Opens with wild fruit purity of cherry, red currant and even then pushes towards raspberry, which leads into a salty minerality that plays really well off its subtle floral and citrus tones. While it's loaded with tart fruit and even citrus acidity, it finishes with length and exceptional silkiness, a testament to its balance. Beautiful. — 8 years ago

Allie Hersch

8.9

A new favorite — 9 years ago

Brandie Dixon

9.1

Deep, intense color smooth finish after an hour of decanting. Great value. — 9 years ago

Joel Roskind

9.5

Portland OR. Wonderful. Hi tannin underripe fruit lot of terroir — 10 years ago

with Susan

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

Piemonte all the way. Cherry and leather and herbs and grip. Surprisingly open and ready to go. — 10 years ago

Stephanie Fedor

9.7

Amaro Sibona Liquer — 11 years ago

Justin S.

9.8

Excellent tobacco forward nose. — 8 years ago

Kim Sandberg

9.3

Yummy...with cinamon twist — 8 years ago

maureen Blum

9.3

#Italian #primitivo Rich & Robust fruit but not sugary or sweet; long finish with gr8 structure & strength; Deep dark purple color w/ succulent fig aroma — 9 years ago

with EJ, Tricia and 1 other

Peter Freeman

8.9

Funky dried fruit. Not for me but good. — 9 years ago

Jon Fine

9.1

with big thanks to Will at Four Horsemen for the recommendation. — 10 years ago

Steve Bozich

9.5

Was it the most full bodied and complex Rose I drank this Summer? Yes. Is it worth the $70 per bottle now being charged? No.

2010

13% ABV — 10 years ago

Kenneth Janson

9.7

Excellent wine.powerfull. — 13 years ago

Laura Dugas

9.3

This was staff pick at Bacon's in Hudson. Dry, in a good way. Very good. — 8 years ago

with Mr.

K. Ross

8.9

Blueberries cassis chocolate violet prune. Slightly chewy medium tannin. Medium minus acidity. Well balanced. Warm mouthfeel. Some jammyness comes a bit later. — 8 years ago

Peter Mallon

9.3

Powerful, medium bodied Barolo, with lots of texture, exquisite notes of spice, dark fruit, and lively acidity. Delightful with pork loin, making for a memorable winter evening. — 9 years ago

Nick Elias

9.1

My first Freisa! Loving the Nebbiolo-like structure and body. — 10 years ago

Alexis Fuentes

9.0

Sweet. Light. Bubbly — 10 years ago

Rick K

9.4

Spicy, sweet, balanced, seductive pinot. Best 08 I have had next to Beaux Freres Beaux Freres. Exceptional. — 11 years ago

Tom Donegan

Sommelier Stokehouse

9.3

Willamette Chardonnay continuing to impress, a lot of Giaconda about this — 11 years ago

with Dirk