Wonderful; smooth and great balance — 24 days ago
This was a fantastic wine. Nose is hard to discern. But after a 30 min decant, the wine opens beautifully to ripe blue fruit, blackberry and hints of red fruit. Lovely mouthfeel. Just easy drinking, great ripe fruit forward wine. I see why JS gave it a 99. Loved it! — a month ago
Medium-deep ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of herbs, roasted veggies, peppercorn.
Dry. Flavors of roasted vegetables, roasted herbs, thyme, peppercorn, tobacco. Rich, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 6 days ago
Astonishing nose — 15 days ago
Very bright tangy fruity. Tart cherry like — a month ago
Still showing quite young. — 2 months ago
Licorice, some mild black fruit on the nose, medium to full body, some remaining tanin, smooth and long finish. 2011 vintage in 2024 — 10 days ago
Mini reunion jazz fest. Class of 98. Chrrry tobacco on nose with a bit tobacco. Cinnamon clove. Nice mouthful cherry tobacco. Long length. Beauty in a bottle! — 16 days ago
Hot nose, big floral, fat berry, tar, chocolate. Medium dry tannins, lots of oak, takes away a bit from the fruit. Tight. Needs to breathe. I’ll wait to score. After two hours it’s put on weight. Fruit came out and tannins became well integrated. I’d have given it a 87-88 on opening but now it’s a solid 92. — 2 months ago
Ray Vanderhoff
Dark ruby color. Deep aromas of dried cherries, prunes, orange zest, tobacco and leather. The bold palate features dried dark cherries, ripe plum, black currant, coffee, mint, baking spices and vanilla. Long and velvety finish. Very concentrated and bold yet the tannins and texture are quite soft. Fresh acidity and wonderful balance. Full bodied and lush. Excellent! Thanks for the bottle, Kase! — a month ago