Dropped by their new tasting room (5 minutes from my house) and tried three of their Pinots.
I haven’t really delved into their wines as much as I should have over the past few years and now there’s no excuse.
1) 2012 Windy Oaks “Wild Yeast” PN - 13.9%
Pale orange/pink/red color. (reminds me of a Kendric or Eyrie in that regard).
Fine nose of strawberries and various spices.
Very spicy red fruited style with a long, slightly hot finish.
Great flavors, but the heat got in the way for me.
[88+ pts]
2) 2010 Windy Oaks “100% Whole Cluster” PN - 13.9%
Again, light orange/pink/red color.
Wonderful nose of vanilla and various floral spices.
Luscious, elegant balanced red fruits with a long finish.
It has a “smidgen” of heat but not enough to disturb my delicate sensibilities.
The stems manifest themselves in the slightly tannic aftertaste. Subtle, not overpowering.
This wine can still age and improve.
[93+ pts]
3) 2011 Windy Oaks “Proprietor’s Reserve” PN - 13.5%
Light-medium red (much darker than the previous two, but by no means inky).
Great nose of face powder, caramel and wax. Quite complex.
Spicy, piney red fruits with a long tannic finish. A baby needing several years.
Kinda reminded me of a lightweight Rhys Alpine.
Another winner.
[93 pts]
Really loved the light, pale color of these wines!
There’s no shortage of flavor here!
TTT
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