DC/VA Consultant
Smells like sitting next to Churchill: old booze and cigar smoke. Aromas of Rhubarb, green stems, cassis and worn leather. The 27-year-old wine comes together more pleasantly on the palate with medium weight, good acid and balance showing still some freshness. Gravel and present tannins with aging fruit. — 19 days ago
Blackberries, red currant jam, cherries, fresh leather, graphite, green stems, cedar, a touch of hot cinnamon and ground cinnamon. There’s energy and balance in the wine however seems shy and not much length. — a month ago
Deep plum and red fruit, sweet baking spices, black olives, grilled meat, herbs crushed rock and chalk. Still high in acid, perhaps a tad too much as it affects the personality. — 2 months ago
Mesmerizing. Haunting characters of bramble berry, roses, lava rock, Asian spice, citrus and herbs wrapped around a fresh medium weight, lively acidity and fine tannin. Finishes on a sweet alcoholic note. — 19 days ago
Shows a seamless integration of dried fruit, earth, balance, elegance and tannin. Showing well at this point and continuing to evolve in the direction of dried berries and plum, tobacco, herbs, iron and fine tannin. — a month ago
Dark cherry, sandalwood & cola (not far off from a RRV Pinot), raspberry, and a drying chalky finish. Touch of tannin on the end. Light on its body but more voluminous on the fruit and spice than I would have expected. — a month ago
Waiting a few years to taste this and was totally impressive. Driven by a throttling verve of energetic fruit, sharp acidity and bready texture. Showcases a grower style of green apple, lemon, almonds, brioche and emerging tertiary toffee and honey liquer. Well, we’ll done — 19 days ago
Blackberry, campfire, black olive, black fig skin, roasted meat, graphite and iron. A beast of flavors compelling themselves over a medium body wine. Has lots to say. Served with duck breast, fig compote and seared brussel sprouts. — a month ago
Truly ethereal. Driven by juicy acidity, candied cherries, roses, spiced orange rind, and ash flavored silky tannins. — 2 months ago
Eric Grasser
Pink grapefruit, apricot and cut strawberry with a form structure. Very dry — 2 days ago