Tasted 10 August 2018
Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast
A little better than when I last had it a couple of months ago. When given the chance to air out a bit, it showed some nice yellow citrus flavors. Fairly agreeable, pairing well with salmon over a corn relish. Better as…
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…