Deeply and widely concentrated blue-black core with a very slim garnet rim. Reflective surface. Complex, concentrated nose is fruit forward, very ripe, black berry, black currant, cigar box, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Full body, medium minus acid is well balanced with high alcohol (14.9%) but throws a throat warming burn. Slow to emerge but long lasting ripe tannin. Ripe aromas on the nose are confirmed on the palate with the addition is a tell tale black pepper on the lengthy finish. Amazing finesse and complexity - don't judge a wine by its Abv! — 11 years ago
Nice drink, archetype Yarra Cabernet — 13 years ago
Youthful and vibrant. Somewhat plush. Classic RRV. An archetype. — 11 years ago
2008. Beloved wine from Loire Valley. Transcendent Sauvignon Blanc archetype. Try it and fall in love! — 12 years ago
Always in my experience with 20+ vintages rock solid archetype of Sancerre. — 12 years ago
Archetype Coteaux du Layon
Perfect balance - sunshine in the glass! — 11 years ago
Santa Ana sipper; CA's new 1L archetype — 13 years ago
Donald Patz
Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall
Brilliant. Archetype Condrieu — 11 years ago