Ron from VA

9.1

Fabulous WASHINGTON state style minerality and currant/black cherry profile. Plenty of structure to spread the terroir-driven expression. Tight grained tannins sings harmony with the concentration of black fruits - especially in the mid-palate. A medium long finish reveals an acceptable growing/harvest season! Well done!! — 4 months ago

Ron from VA

9.0

Wow then and wow ‘now’….this 2014 build is a testiment to this rarely planted varietal in the cooler northern corner of the state. This extended barrel aged, cooler vintage had plenty of acid/phenolics at 7.5 years old. Plenty of dried violets and sage to frame and seasoned black cherry attack. Absolutely wonderful with bratwurst and sautéed peppers and onions! I hope to get 2017 Reserve next trip up. Sturdy and medium/full weighted, time has mellowed and harmonized acid/tannins to taste terroir completely :)  — 2 years ago

J Levenson

9.1

Terrific fruit forward with wonderful minerality. Enjoyed at restaurant Otium with the Millers. — 5 years ago

Barberry Garden

9.3

A bit restrained yet nuanced bouquet of pear, bread, cinnamon, dried fruit, white flowers and green hazelnut. Medium-bodied, it's sharp and focused with racy acidity and chalk minerality. Mind-blowing flavours of fermented rice. Overall, demanding style. Even today, it feels too young. A meditative wine for hikikomori.

Disgorged in April 2019
120 months on lees

Tasted on 2023-07-06 — 9 months ago

Jenn Ingle

9.5

Fruit forward with key notes of cranberry and orange peel. Beautifully soft mouth feel with just a touch of dryness on the finish to give it just a bit of structure or complexity. Great food wine. Had it with braised beef short rib. Delicious. Will buy this wine again if I can get my hands on it. — 3 years ago

Ron from VA

9.0

This rating is relative to its region (vis-a-vie: varietal potential). In reading Anthony‘s prior post, I too am shocked by the extracted character of the estate Malbec. Southwest facing w/ decent pitch, the vineyard now has so maturity to it. By no means was this a New York strip steak Malbec, but it appeared beautifully with the brats and currywurst from the on-site vendor. There is something almost about it that creates a charm especially for the region… Mind you, this is no big cork Malbec, but for the terroir, it’s quite an accomplishment! Taste profile is medium bodied with a cascading spice, black fruit and herbal wave to a long finish. It’s the glass that leaves you waiting for another sip :) — 5 years ago

Peter James

9.0

Dinner in Barcelona — 2 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on October 7, 2022 at Otium in Los Angeles with Rachel]

Cherry and red currant fruit, with graphite, mineral and spice. Pretty Gevrey which paired well with branzino and with duck breast. — 2 years ago

Molly Vander Velde

9.0

Sweet hints but good — 4 years ago

Jo Anne B

8.9

Kitchen remodel requires wine all the time. Going well though and right on track. 👊. Picked this up in Italy in May. Light, refreshing. A little mineral and lemon. — 5 years ago

with Turd