All the RM characteristics, but in a more elegant package. Great depth of fruit, but lighter body than the other SVs. This is the anti-jammy. Very good now, but no huge rush to drink the ‘14. It should age almost as well as the Summa.
All the RM characteristics, but in a more elegant package. Great depth of fruit, but lighter body than the other SVs. This is the anti-jammy. Very good now, but no huge rush to drink the ‘14. It should age almost as well as the Summa.
Dec 3rd, 2017The Sonoma Coast is a great drinker year in and year out. The '14 is about as ripe as I want to get with my pinot, but the spice and orange peel are still there. An enjoyable gulper.
The Sonoma Coast is a great drinker year in and year out. The '14 is about as ripe as I want to get with my pinot, but the spice and orange peel are still there. An enjoyable gulper.
Jun 18th, 2016
The best domestic Pinot I've tasted this year. Stunning. Posting notes would be a spoiler. Get this wine and drink a bottle per year for the next 12!
The best domestic Pinot I've tasted this year. Stunning. Posting notes would be a spoiler. Get this wine and drink a bottle per year for the next 12!
Feb 21st, 2016
Drinking killer at the moment. Well played Thomas.
Drinking killer at the moment. Well played Thomas.
Jan 26th, 2016
2006- slightly oxidized aromas, rose petals, light cherries. Not holding together very well, at least with this bottle.
2006- slightly oxidized aromas, rose petals, light cherries. Not holding together very well, at least with this bottle.
Jan 25th, 2016The last of my 2012 Occidentals. This vineyard is always one of my favorite RMs right behind Summa. Loads of black cherry, orange peel, and spice box.
The last of my 2012 Occidentals. This vineyard is always one of my favorite RMs right behind Summa. Loads of black cherry, orange peel, and spice box.
Oct 24th, 2015
Shit be tart. Needs a few hours in the decanter.
Shit be tart. Needs a few hours in the decanter.
Sep 6th, 2015
2013. Needs a little time to open up. Great wine!
2013. Needs a little time to open up. Great wine!
Jul 11th, 2015
2010 and this might have been the best night ever to drink this. Assaults from the get-go with perfect fruit and amazing stuffing.
2010 and this might have been the best night ever to drink this. Assaults from the get-go with perfect fruit and amazing stuffing.
Mar 29th, 2015
Was pleasantly surprised by this wine. Enjoyed!
Was pleasantly surprised by this wine. Enjoyed!
Mar 24th, 2015
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
