Black Cap Pinot noir 06
Eyrie Pinot noir Black Cap 06 received 93 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Pinot Noir Black Cap is a blend of all four estate vineyards. It is slightly darker in color, the fruit is shaded slightly more to the dark side of the spectrum, and the wine has greater concentration and density. Cherry and raspberry flavors emerge on the palate along with mineral and earth notes. There is enough structure for 1-2 years of further evolution and given the wine’s balance, it may have a relatively long life line by the standards of the vintage."
Black Cap Pinot noir 06 unfolds over hours and days. Complex and captivating, it begins with pretty red fruit and earth nuances that, with air, open to a spicy display of lush cherry and raspberry. The aromas more than hint at what's to come in the satiny entry: yummy raspberries and cherries build, picking up currant and a sliver of huckleberry jam while maintaining balance from the vibrant acidity. Hints of sage, mint, and rose petal permeate the finish, and the tasty red fruit lingers. Very ageable, and highly recommended for the cellar.
Sophisticated, sensuous, and elegant, the Black Cap 06 flavors defy simple description. Each year we taste in barrel, then upon release, then watch and wait as it develops. You'll see that evolution if you spend a couple days with the bottle, or even a few hours over a nice dinner.
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2005 Vintage Tasting Notes
Aromas of deep black cherry and ripe lush raspberry. Slight spice and finely knot fruit liven the palate with hints of black raspberry, tea, and violets. A tiny bit of mushroom and earth linger on the finish.
Made from old vine self rooted Pommard and Wadenswil clones of Pinot noir. Continuing with minimal intervention, no fining or filtration.
2004 Vintage Tasting Notes
The Black Cap Pinot noir 04 expresses the elusive, mysterious, cult-creating qualities of the Pinot noir grape, and reflects a very deep knowledge of winemaking, especially for someone in his early '30s. It's safe to say we are experiencing the early vintages of one of Oregon's star winemakers of the 21st century.
