The percentage of new oak in WildAire’s reserve bottling is upped from one-fifth to one- third of the barrels, and overall it has more weight to the fruit than the companion 2008 Timothy Pinot Noir. They are well-matched in other respects, with tart cranberry/cherry fruit, and here a dash of vanilla cream and a hint of banana.
— P.G.
(3/1/2011)
This inexpensive, screw capped, light and elegant Pinot Noir brings a mix of very tart cherry fruit, fresh herbs, and bracing acidity. It might be considered an Oregon take on a simple (but well made) Bourgogne.
— P.G.
(3/1/2011)