“The 2017 Pinot Noir Roosevelt has a pale to medium ruby color and a nose of garrigue, licorice, red currant, cured meats and forest floor with nuances of blackberries and savory herbs. It’s medium-bodied with intense, spicy fruits, a firm, grainy frame and great freshness, finishing long and spicy.”
“medium ruby-purple color with aromas of cranberry sauce, Italian plum, crushed black cherries, vanilla and touches of charcuterie, dried earth and potpourri. It’s light to medium-bodied and silky with a good core of spicy fruits, a firm, grainy frame and good freshness, finishing long and spicy.”
“lightly scented of blackberries, tar, earth, red currant and black tea leaves with a spicy undercurrent. It’s light to medium-bodied with spicy fruits, a grainy frame and great freshness, finishing restrained.”
“scented of loamy earth, blackberries, black cherries, black tea leaves, cinnamon stick and sweet spices. It’s medium-bodied with a good core of black fruits, a grainy frame and great freshness, finishing spicy.”
The 2017 Goodrich Pinot Noir has a medium ruby-purple color with aromas of prosciutto, crushed black berries and black cherries plus notes of cinnamon stick, dried leaves, potpourri and sweet spice. It’s medium-bodied with good intensity, a firm frame and long, fresh finish. 700 cases produced.
“Elk Cove’s Pinot Gris is defined by its gorgeous fruit, especially deep stone fruit tastes, subtle strawberry, and touches of orange rind, rosemary and vanilla.”
especially expressive this vintage, with inviting scents of Bosc pear, white peach, elderflower, green apple and crushed stone with a baker’s yeast hint.
scented of dried hay, hazelnut, cheese rind and yellow apple with notes of lemon peel, chamomile and baker’s yeast. It’s light to medium-bodied with fresh fruits and good energy, finishing long with refreshing acidity.
“Deep ruby color, bright cherry nose; ripe cherry, juicy style, crisp, racy and fresh; long and tangy.”
“Deep ruby color, silky texture, lush and tangy black cherry and spice with hints of toasted oak and vanilla, balanced and long.”
“Medium ruby color, fresh cherry nose; balanced, long and complex…generous and stylish.”
“Rich ruby color, lush black cherry nose; silky and juicy with bright cherry fruit…tangy and elegant.”
Smooth pear nose, juicy, fresh and tangy with full, luscious style; I would venture to say, this is the most that can be expected from this variety; totally charming and balanced.
“This has a very attractively fragrant and perfumed nose with roses, red cherries and berry pastry. The palate has good intensity and depth with very supple, sweet red cherries taking center stage. Drink now.” – James Suckling
“Very attractive floral notes with roses and red cherries nicely intertwined. The palate has a very succulent feel, cradled in supple, smooth-honed tannins. Drink now.”