Jim, was that vineyard related to Neil?
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Neil and Diana bought the vineyard in 1999. He sold it after the 2006 harvest.
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And for Terry’s reference (and perhaps others), the Goldschmidt Vineyard is now the Winderlea Vineyard…
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Yep, I actually did a little web research to confirm that, as I was loving that wine last evening! 
Heard rumors that sold recently. No confirmation. Totally word of mouth and second hand but there seemed no reason not tomtrust the information. Cannot remember the alleged buyer. If this is wrong then so be it. Gossip-mongering.
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Opened with a slightly oxidized, stewed note that quickly blew off. Reveled a nicely middle aged Dundee Hills pinot, asian spice, earthy, silky fruit with the start of an aged, savory component. Still has plenty of structure, tannic bite not fully resolved and acidic presence providing balance to the oregon fruit. Lovely terrior here still shining through after 20+ years.
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Nope. Not wrong. Sold.
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Yeah, this was on Oregonlive this morning:
Oh - they bought the whole thing! I thought it was just the vineyard. Congrats to Bill and Donna on their retirement.
2006 PGC Estate, Etzel Block. Yet another absolutely delicious 2006. I’m thinking this bottle won’t make tomorrow . . . . Just beautiful wine. It’s a challenge to pull my nose out of the glass. Cheers!!
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Patricia Green Cellars 2006 Bonshaw. I believe this is the fourth 2006 Bonshaw I have opened over the past ten months or so. Just delicious (as was the case with the other three), with a nose that wanders out of the glass and over to me, as the glass just sits on the table. Quick decant off the sediment (this bottle has been standing up, in the cellar, for about seven weeks). Some wonderful, in a bottle. 
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Enjoyed this 2023 PGC Estate Old Vine the other night. It, just like every other 2023 I’ve opened (probably eight or so of the different bottlings) is just so damn delicious. The vast majority of the 2023s I’ve opened so far have been wide-open for business, with everything so in tune and balance. Wonderful noses and palates to match. It’s going to be quite a challenge keeping my hands off of all of the 2023s I’ve managed to snag.
Although I’ve picked up about 7 cases of the 2023 PGC PNs, spread around about 21 of the different releases, I only picked up 3 of the Estate Old Vine. I hopefully will be remedying that deficiency soon . . . .
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Alright, alright, alright. Party at the moon tower…
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Someone is a previewer and has fine taste in cinema.
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Most importantly ninja level anticipation skills…
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Funny - I just saw this with my 17 year old daughter - and she loved it (does not give the thumbs easily I might add)
2023 is nothing but hits across the board and certain wines are reaching never before discovered heights. The Estate Vineyard, Old Vine is definitely one. Consists of 24-40 year old vines. This is all destemmed. The 2024, IMO, takes it up another level from here.
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Old school. Love that a 2000 is still grinding away. Great…well, interesting story about that.
Over whiskey or something.
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