Tasted 11 November 2016
Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast
A fairly open and giving Pinot considering its youth. Usually these RM wines take some bottle age to really start kicking into gear (typically they can come off astringent and overtly tight). However, after about 20…
Restrained blackberry seed, dried thyme, black cherry, and river rocks, the Lore shares characteristics similar to a 2016 Shafer HSS served beside it, but for the profile of the Lore being more…
Similar as before. Exceptionally good in terms of exhibiting a nuanced and quasi-complex flavor profile from start to finish. Orange peel, red raspberry, and some bark elements dominate. A touch thin…
Predominately red fruited, with some citrus peel and rock notes. A easy-going Pinot at this stage. Not as much of a loosey-goosey experience as last year's sample, but definitely lacks some of the…
