Roman Sukley

9.0

Not the big, over-the-top fruit bomb you get with Kosta Browne, nor the elegant intensity of CIRQ. Much leaner and more austere. Probably what someone with a classically trained Burgundian palate would call the perfect expression of Pinot Noir. Just not in my wheelhouse. @Bill Bender and @DAG probably know exactly what I'm talking about. Addendum: several hours have passed since opening and the wine has improved greatly in literally every respect. The nearly non-existent nose now oozes from the glass. The mid palate shows much more fruit, and most of all, the finish exhibits great reach. This wine benefits greatly from a lengthy decant. Lesson learned. — 7 years ago

Roman Sukley

9.7

05 Kanzler. I'm still coming down from last weekend with @DAG @Bill Bender @Charles Gudas What a great gathering. But this 11 year old Kanzler is ticking off all the right boxes. Menthol (alright @DAG EUCALYPTUS), cherries on the nose, bright fruits on the mid-palate, terrifically long finish. Who says KB can't age? In a beautiful place right now. Kanzler always one of my favorites. I have a vertical going. I'm intrigued with CIRQ. Michael Browne is a talented artist. Already looking forward to the next gathering of the Crew. — 8 years ago

Alejandro Castillo

9.5

Translucent violet rose petals dried hibiscus rhubarb spice dried plum good weight seamless fine tannins medium length on the finish red fruit and dried chillies on the palate with a sweet sour cherry flavor — 9 years ago