Dark purple, earthy and brambly…chalky tannins…reasonably balanced acid/tannin relationship. Reminds on southern Rhône. Very good. — 6 months ago
Dark inky purple. Nose of high toned sweet blue fruit with pencil lead and a floral note (gorgeous nose). Initial sip with aggressive dry tannins which complicate palate, but the dark fruit is present in background. Needs some air, but can sense pedigree. I’d give this another 5-10 years — 7 months ago
Crystalline structure and fine effervescence with lemon curd, crème fraiche, apple, with fine minerality and moderately long finish. Really lovely! — 2 months ago
Brambly blue/dark fruits. Tannins a little at odds with overall balance but feels terroir specific, a true sense of St. Estephe. Overall, enjoyable. Just slow to open…. — 2 months ago
Strawberry shortcake and crème fraiche! Well defined, just so delicious! Happy New Year! — 7 months ago
Richness unfurls onto palate with lemon verbena, white fruit….and a lengthy finish carried by ample acidity! Lovely! — 2 months ago
Main word here is: Silky. Muted strawberry nose with same on palate but there is depth, almost a balsamic richness. Remains light and concise with medium long finish. Lovely. — 2 months ago
At Cantina Italiana in Boston…with dinner…Happy New Year! — 7 months ago
Dark. High toned blue fruit/cedar pencil/candle wax nose. Dry persistent tannins with blue fruit palette. Needs some air. With Pizza. — 7 months ago
Rob DeShane
Inky purple. Subtle blue fruit and pencil lead predominant on the nose. Shockingly soft tannins and surprising acidity. Way softer and more approachable than anticipated. This exceeded expectations. — a month ago