07 Ketcham, Ketcham Vineyard Pinot Noir

WINE TALK
1

Opened and allowed to breathe long enough to post in Epicurean Exploits. Definately not burgundian. Bright black cherry fruit up front and through the mid-palate. A bit bitey on the finish, (needs another hour open). I don’t know if its the alcohol, tanin or acidity, but it is dissipating as the wine warms up in the glass. Getting a little raspberry with subsequent sips. Not quite as big as the Ketcham RR, but I’m sure more refined if my palate could pick up those subtleties.

As for the nose, I have no idea. Carrie’s sitting on the other side of the table. Maybe she’ll see this and fill in the blanks.

2

After being open a little more than 40 minutes, there are some definate changes. The fruit is now stronger on the mid palate and lingering on the finish. The bite on the finish minimal, but still there. Black cherry, black raspberry with a slight bitterness, that may not be appealing to some.

3

It may be, but with my subdued palate, I miss certain aspects of wines at different times. I don’t find it “woody,” that is I can’t taste the variety of oak induced flavors, but when the wine is bitey to me, sometimes its how I perceive the tanins. I can usually pick it up on Cabs and Chards, but not on Pinots.

4

Now, after being opened for two hours, this wine is starting to show some stuff. headbang Why can’t I open a wine timely and let it breathe. The wine has settled, showing black cherry, hints of black raspberry, a little black pepper and several other subtle flavors I’m chasing. Finish is lingering with a light black pepper at the end. Very interesting.