Reviews
and Awards by Vintage:
Firesteed 1995 Citation Pinot Noir Awards
Firesteed 1995 Citation Pinot Noir Reviews
Exceptional: 1995 Citation Pinot Noir, Oregon ($50). Yes, a 10-year-old Pinot Noir just being released. Pepper, spice, pale color, but racy and sleek, with moderate tannins and a lovely fruit base. A 1994 Citation ($50) is slightly earthier with a sweet entry and Burgundian finish. Both available at 503-623-8683.
Notes on the Tasting Notes: Another project worth noting is that of Howard Rossbach, who was a wine marketing executive in Washington, founding a major marketing company and then left to develop his own brand, Firesteed, focusing on Oregon Pinot Noir.
One project he began 15 years ago was to make an Oregon Pinot that aged. In 1994 and 1995 he did just that; the result was Citation. The Citation wines (above) are excellent mature examples of Oregon Pinot Noir. The 1996 and 1997 didn't make it and the wines were declassified, but there will be a wine from 1998 on. All wines are held 10 years before release.
"Tasting Notes" Dan Berger, January 20, 2005
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