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By: Jerry D. Murray

Jerry D. Murray — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:22:00 +0000

I tend to notice the above readers are speaking about the ageability of American Pinot’s and are talking about thier trophy wine from California being over the hill. No one mentioned Oregon Pinot which I have see age well. I have in the past year tasted ’86 from Amity, though not fresh the wine still had fruit and bright acidity. If we talk about wines from the late nineties till now I would say most of the good producers wines are still drinking quite well. If you want Pinots that age, get them from cool climates ( oregon, burgundy, part of New Zealand ).

By: ClaudioB

ClaudioB — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:33:00 +0000

I agree many American Pinots do not age well.

Some recent consumptions that I have felt are fantastic and HAVE aged well are as follows:
- Flowers 1998 Pinot Noit
- Cakebread 1995 Pinot Noir
- Kistler 1999 Pinot Noir

I know that the number of U.S. Pinots that age well is in the minority, but we are getting better.

Cheers.

By: Claudio B

Claudio B — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:30:00 +0000

I have to agree [partially] with the statement. I have had my share of disappointing older american pinots. However, some have shown to age well. About 9 months ago I had a 1998 Flowers Pinot Noir that was still good. Additionally, a Cakebread 1995 was actually quite good. Also, I have found a 1999 Kistler that was in fantastic shape as well.

By: Peter Altuch

Peter Altuch — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 20:32:00 +0000

I agree. Pinot from US does not age. My W. Seleymn has not been aging welll. I am drinking my 99 before they die. I think older wines are not great. I have had LaGrange St. Julian from89 and 90. They are over the hill. Quite disappointing.

By: Peter Altuch

Peter Altuch — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 20:31:00 +0000

I agree with your assessment of American Pinot Noir. I am on the mailing list W. Seylemn (I never can spell their name correctly) and I have some 99′s still around. I think even the 99 is not going to get better so I am drinking it all up before I get to my 2000, 2001, 2002, etc. I am very disappointed with “older” vintage wines. I had a number of LaGrange’s from St.. Julian from 89 and 90 and they are awful. Is it my collection or has anyone had a good experience.