2003 Owen Roe "The Kilmore" Pinot Noir

[dananne]

This is a 14 barrel blend of Pommard clone PN from two Willamette vineyards. Deep color, almost purple. It sat in the decanter for about an hour before 1st pour and through evening. On the plus side, it had nice floral aromas that are either rose or violet, and a very interesting coffee streak (both aroma and flavors) that is unique and distinctive. Heavy, plummy, dark fruit flavors. On the negative side, it felt too heavy, and there was a bit of heat on the finish that I noticed more than Anne (alc. a relatively reasonable 14%, however). Some rough tannins (for a PN) on the back end, too. I guess I'd just have to say that it's a unique wine, I'm glad we had a chance to try it, but it goes a bit over the top for my tastes. Plus, I don't like coffee. Paid about $30 for it at Binny's in Chicago. FWIW, WS gave it an 83.