Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Something to help the transition from Champagne to Cabernet.

Cobb & Hirsh Pinot Noirs are quite similar to me. Both well made, are good but have never astounded.

This 2014 is near its precipice.

The body is round & inviting. I sense a touch of tannins. Black cherries, blackberries, poached strawberries, pomegranate, just a hint of rhubarb, hovering raspberries, plum, haunting blueberries and black raspberries. Tree sap, hints of eucalyptus, dry crushed rocks, dry twig, light clove, some nutmeg, cinnamon, and feathery vanillin, lightly grilled meats, mix of fresh and used tobacco with soft ash, old used leather, soft, black pepper, mid dark spice, sandalwood, sandstone, red, purple and dark flowers, nice acidity with a softly tensioned, nicely balanced, elegantly, soft finish that lasts 90 seconds and lands softly on mid toned spices on the long set. — 7 days ago

Chip Habegger

8.9

Enjoyed the 2020 a bit more. Solid wine but sweeter (just a touch so) than expected. Needs a bit more zip. The 2020 being a bit better makes me wonder if I should have kept the 2022 a little longer before opening — 4 months ago

Joe Fischer

8.9

Golden with aromas of honeysuckle, butterscotch, and bruised apple. On the bud, it’s dry with more bruised apple and very mouth filling. Medium finish. Quite nice with our walnut crusted Salmon! — 6 months ago

Brian S

9.2

Ripe orchard fruit, white and yellow flowers, salinity. — 4 days ago

Conrad Green

9.2

From mag. Bright and defined. Apple and citrus. Limestone and hints of floral notes. Very good — 2 months ago

with Bex

Steve Messinger

9.4

Bright cherry w smoke and earth component Med body lush fruit flavors just developing tertiary notes. Well balanced w long finish. Wonderful now but will continue to evolve — 6 months ago

Rosie Johnson

9.5

Gentle soft apple 🍏 and pear. Wonderful for fine dining and seafood dishes. — 6 months ago

romo

9.2

BTG. Affectionately takes me back to central Chablis. IYKYK. — 2 months ago

Tyler Felous

9.4

So clean and crisp. Some petrol notes. Boxler hasn’t missed yet. — 3 months ago

David White

9.3

Deep ruby with purple hue in glass and rich berry fruits on nose, well integrated tannins and with 14.5% ABV was remarkably balanced with good acidity.
Smooth on the palate with long lingering aftertaste. — 5 months ago