16/20 (91/100) — 11 years ago
vegi aroma with a light acidic and grape fruit aftertaste -- amazing! — 9 years ago
Impeccably balanced. Great month feel. Peppery goodness, mixed berries and vegi-grassiness on the nose paired perfectly with marinated/grilled tri-tip. Great effort..... — 11 years ago
A very nice classic Chianti that is aging well - September 2016. — 10 years ago
Oh my.... Outstanding bottle paired with beef bourgeon. Cedar, tar, pine, pepper and green vegi goodness. A very strong CDP effort. 2011 vintage — 10 years ago
Tom Garland
2014 - year of the horse
Double decant and pour. A medium dark ruby red color. Buckle up, your going to enjoy this ride. On the nose: sweet raspberry, forest floor, some vegi, slight menthol, with a little cinnamon. Taste: black cherry, gravel, minerals, currents, with a smokey graphite long finish. A rich, soft, savory mouthfeel (this is no cherry cola Russian River bomb).
West slope is a limited production wine from the middle portion of the west slope block in their Carneros vineyard...get some if you can and give it some time in the cellar.. — 6 years ago