Panther Creek, Shea Vyd, Pinot Noir 2004

Red.

Suave oak smoke/toasted nut, red cherry and a hint of underbrush on the nose.

Round, seamless with a textural sweetness. Very good red cherry fruit driving through the mid-palate. Acidity kicks in a bit on the finish to keep things fresh. There's a saline nuance too. Very long and tangy. Interesting stuff. Needs 3-4 years.

Day 3 - More savory, integrated nose now. Cherry fruit is packed, with fresh oregano making an appearance in the mouth. Saline action still there. Maybe there is a touch of stem influence here? Structure is significant for New World Pinot - I'm guessing extended maceration and no stems.

Very cool action.

Day 5 - Definitely not influenced by stems. Saline character front and center on the nose, with a meaty/black cherry jam underpinning. Plush, saline and packed in the mouth. Huge mid-palate fruit flesh, with moderate tannin finishing structure coating the front teeth
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What a great study in Pinot styles.

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