Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
My appreciation, and affection, for Weston’s wines is well known because of my friendship with him. That being said, I do my best to analyze each wine of his on their own.
This 2016 saw a step up in the spice department compared to previous vintages. While this is a “big” Pinot by ABV standards, it wears it well and epitomizes RRV type Pinots. Dark red in the glass with big aromatics of ripe black cherries, blackberries, and even some birch wood. On the palate, the acidity at this stage is vibrant…kiss of classical RRV cola notes but it’s more black pepper spice alongside dark tangy fruits. Rich mid palate with a finish that is a balance of Christmas fruit cake and cherry liqueur.
If you have any of these, hold another 2-3yrs to see this balance out. Solid now with a quick decant.
My appreciation, and affection, for Weston’s wines is well known because of my friendship with him. That being said, I do my best to analyze each wine of his on their own.
This 2016 saw a step up in the spice department compared to previous vintages. While this is a “big” Pinot by ABV standards, it wears it well and epitomizes RRV type Pinots. Dark red in the glass with big aromatics of ripe black cherries, blackberries, and even some birch wood. On the palate, the acidity at this stage is vibrant…kiss of classical RRV cola notes but it’s more black pepper spice alongside dark tangy fruits. Rich mid palate with a finish that is a balance of Christmas fruit cake and cherry liqueur.
If you have any of these, hold another 2-3yrs to see this balance out. Solid now with a quick decant.
Another very nice effort from @Weston Eidson. This Pinot is unabashedly big.
Another very nice effort from @Weston Eidson. This Pinot is unabashedly big.
Apr 3rd, 2019Arrived home from a few days away and discovered the women in my life had raided the cellar. Fortunately they left me a taste, which was as always top shelf - even on day two!
Arrived home from a few days away and discovered the women in my life had raided the cellar. Fortunately they left me a taste, which was as always top shelf - even on day two!
Mar 23rd, 2019More @Weston Eidson wine. A great Pinot. exactly how I like it!
More @Weston Eidson wine. A great Pinot. exactly how I like it!
Dec 13th, 2018
Raspberries, pepper, wet leather. Such a well balanced finish that hangs around for a good minute or so. Thanks for the wine @Jack Thompson
Raspberries, pepper, wet leather. Such a well balanced finish that hangs around for a good minute or so. Thanks for the wine @Jack Thompson
Nov 23rd, 2018
