Earthy
More Terrior than fruit on nose
Full mouthfell — 8 years ago
Mild game-like quality on the nose. Although it sounds crazy, this smells like Thanksgiving turkey and gravy. The gamey quality comes through on the taste, with a mild cinnamon-cherry pie note. Subtle and appealing. — 8 years ago
Crowd-pleaser. Balanced. Dark fruit, cocoa. — 10 years ago
Formerly De Meric, beautiful stuff, great mag. — 12 years ago
LOVED IT!!! — 8 years ago
Lemon curd, vanilla, honeysuckle, tropical fruits, full flavored and textured. Borderline slutty, really delicious domestic Chardonnay.. — 8 years ago
Ripe marionberries, violets, earth. Med + acid, can taste a bit of alcohol on the finish. Better in 1-2 yrs. — 8 years ago
2007 - complex, but still hiding in the shadows this wine has more good years ahead. — 9 years ago
Died and went to heaven! What a wonderful wine. Special occasion perfect! — 10 years ago
Young, but nice Bordeaux-style blend — 10 years ago
Balanced. Well layered. — 12 years ago
Consumed 9/5/17. Generous aromas of ripe bountiful fruit Melds effortlessly with refined spices. Well balanced with tones of creamy chocolate, vanilla and toasted oak spice, this wine has a long smooth finish. Grown in the Napa Valley, long regarded as the epicenter of the new golden era California wine, These grapes benefit from the complexity of the soil types. — 8 years ago
2012 vintage. Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Malbec. Deep garnet ruby color, full bodied. Black cherry, currant cocoa, leather notes. Lush mouthfeel, long finish. — 8 years ago
Fantastic Pinot — 9 years ago
@DrinkChile interesting #chileanwine made by #frenchwine maker with #french grape in a #frenchstyle seems partial #carbonic maceration medium pale purple color intense aromas of black currants and violets. Great with roasted chicken different and interesting. — 10 years ago
Nice bubbles... A hint of lemon / citrus notes.....very good! — 10 years ago
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Soft but structured 2014, excellent — 8 years ago