The 2003 Rockblock Syrah was allegedly a micro-production wine from the winemaker at Domaine Serene using Rogue Valley fruit. This was a recent purchase in a random mixed lot at auction. I knew nothing about it. Blackberries, violets, then apple, then some drying tannins, a bit of earth and bitter dark chocolate. A long lingering finish of over-ripe red delicious apple skin and juice. Super interesting wine, never had a wine that tasted like red delicious apples like this one.
The 2019 Rivers Marie Silver Eagle Pinot Noir was gorgeous. Super high toned cherry and pomegranate, supported by bright uplifting acidity and lovely inner mouth aromatics. Pine resin and a tobacco earthiness followed, with a long finely textured finish. I would buy more of this if I could find it.
by MaineMan1234
Dining and Cooking