TN: 2012 Kelley Fox Wines Pinot Noir Momtazi Vineyard

mike_pobega · April 10, 2015, 11:14pm

2012 Kelley Fox Wines Pinot Noir Momtazi Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, McMinnville (4/10/2015)
Needs about an hour decant time at this point. Medium darkish color with pretty ruby/crimson edges that are purple on the very fringe. A reserved nose of spicy red raspberries and orange zest brings immediate if not an assertive fruit presence. This one has a quiet vibrant forward motion in place of attack. Palate shows deft balance with the tartness I really dig. An interesting ‘minerality’ and a very buoyant type of acidity that brings an blunt edge. Finish is long and consistent. This is a serious wine whereas the Kelley Fox Mirabai of the same vintage is more playful. It’s both contemplative and beguiling with it’s elegance and poise. Nice job on this. (91 pts.)

PaulMills · April 11, 2015, 1:16am

I just received two cases from Storyteller today and now you are giving me more suggestions for wines to order. Just what I need.

Adam_Noble · April 11, 2015, 1:31am

Got one case from storyteller today, including the 2013 Mirabai. It’s a good day.

Adam_Noble · April 11, 2015, 1:58am

Also pobegad a 2013 Walter Scott Chard, which is awesome.

G_Bienstock · April 11, 2015, 4:03am

Which one? Hard to resist the 12’s now.

Adam_Noble · April 11, 2015, 4:18am

Cuvée Anne. Just polished off the bottle and so far my white wine of the year. So vibrant and delicious. Gets my wife’s approval as well, which isn’t easy.

G_Bienstock · April 11, 2015, 4:25am

The 12 reminds me of a Chassagne Montrachet.

Bob_Busch · April 11, 2015, 11:52am

Contemplative and beguiling… I gotta get me some of that

mike_pobega · April 11, 2015, 12:02pm

lol, Bob.
I found myself really thinking of what I was finding and than why I was liking it. It was very different than what I have experienced as of yet, hence the contemplative and beguiling comment. I knew it sounded geeky but I went for it anyway. I ain’t gonna stop now.

CStatile · April 11, 2015, 12:55pm

Agree with your note. Recently had this in a blind tasting and wasn’t the front runner initially, but after about an hour or so this took off. Tart and elegant. Will have to get my hands on more.