I’m not familiar with Tempranillo, so I am unsure what its specific contribution to the wine is. I can only compare the wine to the Brothers and Sisters cabernet I’ve recently fallen in love with.
By George shares the same elegance as its sister wine, with a more savoury core, eschewing some sweetness and vibrancy, for darker more brooding flavours. Dark plum, cherry and dried blueberry fruits set the scene, but it’s the smoky cured meats, volcanic rock, cedar and tobacco on the mid and back palate that bring the party to life. It’s a flavour profile I haven’t encountered before, but I like it a lot. The soft tannins are well integrated, the balance slightly acidic, but not objectionable, lending a lingering spiciness to the finish.
Another Fox Gordon masterpiece. The love affair continues… — 9 years ago
2012, Very nice wine, lower alcohol, ripe jam and a little unique spice with youthful acid — 10 years ago
Maple, copper, candied walnut. — 10 years ago
Serve at 60degrees to get all of the flavors. Lovely floral notes, full bodied and a hint of stone fruit in the finish. — 10 years ago
Berries and floral notes on the nose. Balanced acidity. A favorite from a long day of Napa tastings. Only available thru their wine club, not on the website. — 12 years ago
Root beer nose with pine sap tendrils, caraway seed, carmelized coffee and tea biscuit, and rosemary. Tastes of pine nettle, peppercorn, brine and caramel smoke. — 9 years ago
Tasty, juicy — 9 years ago
I love this — 9 years ago
Great with Steak on a chilly night — 10 years ago
A smooth blend, the makeup is not disclosed but based on the description and my palate I would say mostly Merlot and Malbec with some other varietals in the mix. Medium bodied and spicy, it has dark plum and blackberry flavors, with a pleasant fruity finish. — 10 years ago
Bit better acidity, some nice phenolics too — 11 years ago
Our fav red so far.. 🍷 ♥ — 9 years ago
Legit. Perhaps not as complex as some of its contemporaries but also much less expensive and absolutely worth it. — 9 years ago
so approachable. relatively light bodied and a little bit of spice hits right at the middle of the palate. my co-op was demoing this wine a few weeks ago and I've bought tgree — 9 years ago
2011 Jeff Runquist R Pinot Noir. Nice balance of bright fruit & earthiness. — 10 years ago
Great wine — 11 years ago
Wifey and I are loving Madeira lately. — 12 years ago
Jason and Jennie
Dark cherry goodness — 9 years ago