Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on September 30, 2023 at Home]

Vineyard is in Willamette Valley AVA with Willakenzie soil. Red currant and raspberry fruit, with a mandarin orange note, spice, black tea, graphite and mushroom. — 7 months ago

Andrew Edson

8.9

Picked up last year while in Oregon. Had more bite than I expected given other 2018s from Ribbon Ridge that I’ve tried but loved the peppery and lively finish! — 9 months ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.0

Reflects its sand terroir. Cherry, dry (not overly fruity). Opens up well with air. — 2 years ago

Pierre Gourinchas

9.0

Less acidity than I am used to I. The Vaulorent. But still an almost ideal pairing with oysters. — 3 years ago

Donna Liu

9.1

Wonderful with the oysters! Medium-bodied but bright. Highly structured. — 5 years ago

Pippy Thatcher

9.0

Yes, now we're talkin' -- heavy. Cherries; slight licorice. — 5 years ago

Nicole Fox

9.1

Light, crisp and slightly citrousy. Great for the summer! — 6 years ago

Joy Patton

9.0

Very tasty! Could quite possibly be a new favorite... — 7 years ago

Kai Wright

9.2

One of my fave Zin makers. This one with dashes of carignane and petite Syrah. Intensely flavored with ripe dark fruit, pencil shavings and baking spices. Lots of acid to lift the richness. Long finish of fruit and spice. — 8 years ago

Mike Appleton

10

Desert Island wine for certain.
— 9 years ago

ESF

9.4

See previous notes: squirreled a bunch of this away from my wine selling days - holding steady, in fact, showed me some really gorgeous mint and some feral meat notes which were in addition to the usual generous fruit & spice. Miles to go — 7 months ago

K Brooks

9.0

Delicious fruity Pinot Noir with Pat’s spaghetti ($30) at a wonderful family dinner. — a year ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.1

Starts out with what seems like brett to the nose then opens up with nice “sweetness”. Missing a third dimension but performs well in two at 23 years. — 2 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.1

La Paulée Grand Lieux-dits of Chablis. Cooked apples, lemons, faint minerality. — 3 years ago

Philip Fischer

9.0

Lovely bottle of the ‘87 opened May 2019. I don’t have much experience with older vintages but seemed to have aged well although maybe a bit past it’s prime. Smooth and balanced with good depth of flavor. Perfect for a rich beef dinner with smashed Yukon golds and gravy. — 5 years ago

ADAM STROMFELD

9.7

Yes!! BTAC at its best. What a great pre-dinner treat! Carmel on the nose. Sherry sweet cherries and butterscotch — 5 years ago

Jay Farr

9.0

Enjoyed more than most others - rate it well - buy again. — 6 years ago

Monica O

9.4

Meat feast! Flavors came out when paired together. 🍷 — 8 years ago

Michelle Liu

9.4

So oaky I like it even better when watching the grand Budapest hotel. Pairs well with Wes — 9 years ago

Puerto Rico Wine News

9.3

Really nice stuff — 11 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.0

Solid. Enjoyed with oysters. — 8 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Fresh & energetic showing lemon, green apple with a steely, mineral finish. — 8 months ago

Clark Harrop

9.3

Another great Pinot Noir from Ken Wright. — 2 years ago

Mark Harrison

8.9

2016 lite and somewhat dry. Beautiful deep purple color. — 2 years ago

Grant Harmsen

9.4

Still got it! Fantastic balance between lingering primary red fruits and full-on tertiary goodness: pomegranate, dried cherry, dried cranberry, mushroom, sage... if you got it, drink it! — 4 years ago

Charles Huff

9.6

Rangy and effervescent. — 5 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.5

This wine is in a GOOD spot right now. CT Average of about 93, and I'd say that this is about right. 93-95 as this one still has probably 7-8 years before it is pop and pour. Acidic at the opening, but the patience (which we didn't have) would have served us well. Cabernet power from the front. Blackberry preserves, hint of mint, white pepper, hint of clove, middle that goes a little bit herbal, but still very considerable black fruit. Finishes strong, with pepper, spice. I know the last 750 I have is in danger, and hopefully I can also lay off the mag for at least a couple of years. — 6 years ago

Roy Piper

9.3

Great suave texture with black fruit. Linear structure. Not really like a TRB wine, stylistically. Give 3-4 years. Needs a good amount of air. A really impressive first release. — 7 years ago

Mireya Jurado

10

Not too oaky, a lot of flavor but it's not overwhelming — 8 years ago

PM

9.2

Very good!
— 9 years ago