Great celebratory wine, for my friend Jules’ birthday. Earthy, pepper on the nose, deep cherry with cassia. — 7 months ago
On the heavier side, a bit tart, plums — 3 hours ago
First up, this is made by Master Sommelier-Raj Parr & his business partner Sashi Moorman. I studied for my Sommeliers test one day with Raj.
Second, this is one of few Santa Rita Hills I like. Most are over extracted for me. IMHO, many drink like Cabernet-Pinot blends. This is not. It is more Burgundian in style.
The 2018 is starting to come around. It shows some nice evolution & integration.
Lush & ripe entry of; blackberries, dark cherries, both plums, strawberries, black raspberries, raspberries, cranberries, dry herbs are bountiful, mid, dark spice, a touch of smoke, grilled meats, moist clay, limestone, dry top soil, some menthol, eucalyptus w/ bark, mid berry cola, red, dark, blue & purple florals for days, excellent round acidity, nice; tension, structure, balance & elegant finish that lands on spice & softened earth that lasts nearly two-minutes. — 3 months ago
Kitchen-sink blend disappoints even with 20+ days on skins. — 8 months ago
Deep plum on the palate at 7 years old. From Sonoma by Spottswoode, likely at peak. July 2025. — 2 months ago
80 Old vines, 30 varieties, mainly tinta roriz, 16 months French oak. Robert Parker 93 points. Berry forward, high acid, field blends are the oldest vines, highest price points — 6 months ago
15.3% ABV Dark red color, legs, black & red fruit. Nice long finish. — 2 years ago
Austin Hohnke
Fermented dry. Nice acidity for 16% abv. with brown sugar, hazelnut, red fruits and florals.
Relatively simple even on day 2, 3, and 4. Missing on QPR. — 12 days ago