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Vintage Charts:

 

Many of our customers have inquired about the optimum time to enjoy our wines. Personal preference is, of course, the most important factor. However, I will develop vintage charts for each of the wines we produce.


Pinot Noir Bien Nacido:

Year
Ready ?
Comment
2003
drink/hold
wonderful right now, but can be put down for 5 years or more
2002
hold
I am really happy with this one, but best to wait 2-5 more years
2001
hold
I am really happy with this one, but best to wait 2-5 more years
2000
drink
very approachable vintage, drinking well
1999
drink
big wine from a cool year, herbal in a good way…drinking well now
1998
drink
big flavory wine that drinks well now, better if decanted
1997
drink
big crop year, lighter but enjoyable…drink up, it won't get any better
1996
drink
drinks well, complex animal aromas, needs to be carefully decanted
1995
drink
labeled Benjamin Lorenzo, an odd but interesting wine, be sure to decant it!
1994
mature
I liked this one, but it is probably past its prime
1993
mature
I liked this one, but it is probably past its prime
1992
mature
lighter, tastes a bit like an Italian wine, interesting but not great, drink up
1991
mature
haven't had this in a while, but probably very mature…drink up
 

Syrah White Hawk:

Year
Ready ?
Comment
2003
drink/hold
if you don't mind youth, this drinks great, but has great aging potential
2002
hold
with decanting this is tasty, but time is on its side
2001
hold
lots of quirky vineyard personality, I love this one, but time is on its side

 

Syrah Melville:

Year
Ready ?
Comment
2003
hold
best to wait a few years, but is drinkable
2002
hold
if decanted, it opens up and delivers some pleasure, but needs time
2001
hold
needs lots of time
2000
drink/hold
if decanted, it opens up and delivers great pleasure, it's good but will get better

 

Chardonnay Bien Nacido:

Year
Ready ?
Comment
2004
drink/hold
this really could use a year or more, currently brash but exciting to drink
2003
drink/hold
powerful, intense, with enough acidity so it does not come across as heavy
2002
drink
fennel, mineral, and a bit floral. More mineral than fruity
2001
drink
earth, mineral and herbs, turns leesy and toasty
2000
drink
burgundian, minerally, alive, lean but juicy…I like it
1999
drink
herbal aroma, prickly acidity, and very rich and concentrated
1998
drink
bread, toast, brassy, but still fresh…tasting great
earlier
drink
we will post notes of the 1991-1997 soon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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