Very nice! Drank with Gail and Doc in Carmel. — a month ago
Big bold fruity red, aged in Pappy VanWinkle barrels. A little sweeter than I usually like, but not too fruity! Blackberry, currant, vanilla, a hint of the earthiness of a Syrah. It opens up nicely, as the sweetness fades a little. Will definitely have this one on hand going forward. — 11 days ago
Bought from JP at The French Touch as a backup for our cruise. Definitely good but not something I’d rave about. — 3 months ago
Beställt på alko — 3 months ago
Delicious! Paired well with beautiful ravioli and gnocchi in a pink sauce. — 4 hours ago
Delicious for mom and dads 36th anniversary! 💖 — 4 days ago
Drinking beautifully right now. Color does not show its 8 years of age. Initially, the nose is all about earth and beef jerky, but after an hour or so beautiful fruit (deep ripe blackberry and blackcurrant) takes over, with earthy minerals receding to the background. Also a sweet honey wheat bread note. Texture on the palate is gorgeous. Super-fine-grained tannins are resolved. There is an unusual sweet iron-like note in the initial part of the palate, with some fruit and ending on a sandstoney minerally theme. Upper echelon Crozes. — 3 months ago
Sipping Fine Wine
‘Las Alturas' Spanish for 'the heights', a fitting name, this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. 4th gen Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner from family with farming & winemaking roots in Napa since 1906. Met Joe several times. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across). Nice berry and floral spice aromas. Rich cherry/plum flavors with oak, spice and vanilla. Long finish, bold ending with sweet oak notes. Nice! A Fav! — 8 days ago