Lafite Rothschild 1994 Piedmont Joe Czerwinski

Joe Czerwinski

but the spices carry through

and herbes de Provence like nuances all grounded by a massive core of cassis

Ken Wright Cellars now produces a single vineyard Pinot Noir from 13 different vineyard sites in the Northern Willamette Valley

it hits the palate with a full-bodied

Lafite Rothschild 1994 Piedmont Joe CzerwinskiInto neck 90 points Vinous The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. That tannins are coarser than recent vintages, and there is a little hardness on the finish that would have been mollified by the Merlot, but this stocky Lafite Rothschild is still going strong. Just partner it with the right dish rather than drink on its own. (NM) (7 2018)