The nose reveals; sweet vanillin, ripe, blackberries, dark cherries, floral blueberries, creamy, blackberries & black plum skin. Black licorice notes, granitic soils, light tobacco leaf, dry stone, light fresh herb notes, dry brush, soft leather with fresh red/blue and violet flowers.
The entry is ripe and juicy and evolves into big, dry, powdery tannins with deep, dark spice that sets on the palate with heat. Ripe, blackberries, dark cherries, floral blueberries, creamy, blackberries, black & plum skin. Black licorice notes, vanillin, granitic soils, light tobacco leaf, dry stone, light fresh herb notes, dry brush, soft leather with fresh red/blue and violet flowers. The acidity is like rainfall. The elegant, ripe, lush, polished, well balanced finish is delicious. Very luxurious mouthfeel.
Photos of; their vineyard during harvest, the granite soil structure of their vineyard, Our host, Sophia Hawkins and their Cellar Door facilities. — 7 years ago
Not sure why this is rated relatively low, as the 2014 vintage was exceptional (and ranked in the top 50 of Wine Spectator’s Best of 2016 list). Big aromas of cigar box and hard candy, mouth-watering tastes of strawberry jam, cedar and caramel... and most astonishingly, it retails for $15. Get some - now! — 8 years ago
Smooth as silk; yet, great structure & elegant finish paired with spinach, shrimp & scallop lasagna in Delta One on way to Amsterdam — 9 years ago
Great value ($15!), lovely wine — 10 years ago
Great complex flavor — 6 years ago
Very drinkable, great cost from world market. — 9 years ago
One of the bests Malbec's I've had in a long time. Not bitter and very wet. It taste of true delightfulness 😍 — 10 years ago
2012, incredible oaked Chenin Blanc, creamy. — 12 years ago
A stunner. Opened with that rustic cab smell. Not sure what lies beneath that initial nose. And then just pure explosive goodness in the glass. Black fruit, swirling with brown fruit in every sip. Lingering finish made for a wonderful moment or two. — 7 years ago
Best bottle I’ve had of this wine yet. Really fresh and juicy. — 7 years ago
Rich, complex drinking. — 8 years ago
Refreshing summer/picnic sparkling. Good bubble structure and light on the pallet — 9 years ago
Dinner with Mary Beth in Napa-complex can! — 10 years ago
amazing nose
Great rhone varieties blending — 12 years ago
Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7
Definitely needs a couple hours, first sip was tight as can be, but it opens up nicely.
Trying to figure out the blend but I can’t find any info on it at all🤷🏼♂️. — 6 years ago