Pfeiffer, Blue Dot Reserve Pinot Noir, Oregon

Wonderful, now old PN. Drink up. The first day very fruity and balanced. A classic Oregon coast range Willamette Valley PN. Second day, over the hill. No gas, just stoppered. If you have some, lucky you. But don't wait too long.

We purchased this from the winery on an anniversary wine-tasting trip to the Eugene, Oregon, area in 2008. The wine maker touted this as wine that had recently been served to President Obama at a White House dinner. It is drinking well and if you are holding it, it is time to drink it up. There is still a slight tannin on the finish but overall is quite fruity with some subtle spice notes on the mid-palate. Not my typical …