The 2018 vintage is the third in a trio of great Willamette Valley vintages. The wines are defined by a layered, complex nature, with ripe fruit flavors, great acidity, modest alcohols, fine tannins, and a precise expression of terroir. Tasting through the 2018s, we have consistently been struck by the clear delineations between the vineyards, the old-world elegance and light-footed nature of the wines. A vintage both for excellent near-term enjoyment, and magnificent cellaring potential.
I’m not bidding but let me state this is awesome. I love their heritage wines and if it’s one of the whistling ridge heritages next year, my wallet will feel the pain
I’ve had this wine in 750ml and its quite good. A 3L format will add to complexity, which is already present in 750ml. If the winner of this auction visits NY, I’ll open a 750ml with them.
7/9/2025 - In 2020 I thought this wine was Burgundian. Today - for a second - I thought I WAS drinking a Burgundy! My mind went to 2010 Burgundy and I thought I opened the wrong bottle! Sous bois, red and black berries on the nose. Medium bodied. Med+ acidity. Slightly tannic. Slightly polished. A melange of raspberry, strawberry, currants, sage, slight orange peel. I can see this wine improving over the next 5-10 years as it picks up autumnal complexity.
I can still taste the wine and pulled another bottle because it was showing so well.
