"cool and beautifully complex nose of briar, dark berry fruit and a nuance of animale merges into barely medium weight flavors that possess impressive focus and detail on the pure and linear finish. This is not overly deep but I like the sophisticated mouth feel and it's possible that more complexity will arrive with a few years tucked away in the cellar. Drink 2009+" -- Burghound's Allen Meadows
Detailed Info, Previous Vintage Notes, Reviews:
2004 tasting notesCaptivatingly complex! A gorgeous nose of fresh cherries and cherry cream soda, with hints of strawberry, earth, and spice. Tons of layered fruit--cherries, strawberries and cream, bits of raspberry and black currant on the finish--is complemented by bright acidity and super-integrated tannins. The finish has great length as whispers of red fruit, cinnamon, and dried thyme echo.
Like the 2002, this is a finesse Pinot, with even more complexity. A May 2007 Reserve Pinot Noir Club selection!
Eric makes remarkable wines. And cellars them for years longer than most Oregon winemakers, resulting in balanced, integrated, ready for primetime Pinot noir upon release.
2003 Vintage Tasting Notes
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
gave the 2003 Hamacher Pinot noi r94
points and
said:
"My mouth watered as I pulled in the superb
aromas of the 2003 Pinot Noir. A hedonist’s
delight, it displays candied cherries,
vanilla beans, hints of smoked bacon,
ripe black plums, and Asian spices. This
wine has unbridled power, massive concentration,
sublimely sweet fruit, and awesome richness.
Dominated by black cherries and black
raspberries, it slathers across the palate
in viscous waves, then lingers for 45
seconds or more in the finish. If this
decadent wine gains in complexity with
time it will be mind-boggling!
Projected maturity: 2007-2015."
Previous vintage tasting notes:
Wine Advocate rating 90+ points: "The black fruit and fresh herb-scented wine builds on the palate to reveal loads of black cherreis and blackberries ensconced in considerable quantities of tannin. This wine has impressive depth, concentration, and power, most likely enough to sustain its significant structure. Projected maturity 2008-2015."
Wine Spectator 91 points: "A real attention-grabber. A wash of ripe plum, dried prune, currant and dusky spice flavors weaves a layer of balsamic vinegar through the long, complex finish. Not for all tastes, but it's a keeper. Drink now through 2012. 1,120 cases made." (HS) May 31, 2005
From the winery: "A racy, vibrant wine with bright red fruits underlain by spicy plum and cedar notes. Sweet & supple with a long finish-- will only improve for years to come. "
Tasting notes from
Marcus:
Kudos to Eric Hamacher--he crafted a 2002 Pinot
beauty. With the glass two feet away, you immediately
notice the deep ruby color. Deep is a theme
with this wine as intense dark cherry aromas
burst from the glass, highlighted by dried
rose and white flower notes. Focused red and
black cherry flavors form a plump core, while
Eric's patience is rewarded with impeccably
integrated oak. We're still thinking about
the finish--it's that long--and the impressive
balance that will allow the wine to evolve
for several years. This is a must-have for
your cellar.
Decanted, this wine opens up quickly and the complexity comes through. You can taste the different vineyards the grapes come from and it is in the best... more...
