Claims of 1994 OR Pinots Death is Premature

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Determined that the claim that 94 OR Pinots being declared dead is premature, Bruce Douglas opened a horizontal of these wines. All were drinkable, some still needing time. We warmed up with the first two wines, the Ridge being the only non-Pinot Noir.

1996 Ridge Zinfandel, Sonoma Station - Black fruit nose, jammy black fruit on the palate, medium tannins, with a long, pleasant
aftertaste.

1992 Eyrie, Special Selection - Beautiful Red Cheery and vanilla nose, youthful color, very soft on the palate, delicate Pinot fruit,
short finish. Drink up.

1994 Thomas - Tea and black cherry aromas, with flavors of tea, strawberries, cherries, mild vanilla oak, moderate tannins and
finish. Holding well. Nice wine.

1994 Adelsheim - Black fruit and earthy aromas that carry over to the palate, with added currants and moderate tannins. Holding okay. Nice wine.

1994 Autumn Wind, Reserve - Has a wierd, funky nose, lots of spicy oak and cinnamon. Not for me.

1994 St. Innocent, Seven Springs - Iodine on the nose, unidimensional, very tight, tannic. Needs 3-4 years to blossom.

1994 Bethel Heights, SE Block Reserve - Sulfur on the nose that blew off leaving luscious, rich, sweet cherry fruit. Very forward. Mild tannins. I would drink over the next year.

1994 Eola Hills, Reserve - Another rich black fruit wine, very luscious but delicate, medium tannins, long finish. Nice wine.
Holding well.

1994 Rex Hill, Reserve - Is there residual sugar in this? Very sweet with thin fruit. Pass!

We finished off the evening with a bottle of 1970 Taylor Port. Stunning way to wind down after day two of football, football, football.

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