This is a 50 50 blend of Syrah and mourvedre, the latter of which was added because it doesn't ripen as quickly, a problem the growers ran into growing Syrah on their soil.
It's a very dark, opaque, purple wine. The aroma is full, raspberry, tar, rose petals, vanilla. It's really tasty, chalky and b vitamins (which I like), bright, broad tannins (if that's a thing).
— 6 years ago
White peach, honey. Similar to Lorie Valley — 7 years ago
Fantastic pinot from Maggie Harrison at Antica Terra in Oregon. Bright cherries on the nose and subtle, earthy notes on the palate. Incredible balance. Can be drunk now or laid down for several years. Awesome effort from one of the best wineries in the Willamette Valley. — 9 years ago
Amazing, full body, nice tannins — 10 years ago
Best to date. Harrison wine vault. — 11 years ago
Umm... yeah..... so the last one of these I had didn't seem to be THIS good. I'd incite a riot if I gave this one what I really wanted to give. What a massive bouquet and palate of strawberry puree, crushed rock, pomegranate. Not too acidic. Rather full and viscous for a Rose.....aaaaand it's my last as well. — 6 years ago
Fantastic pinot from Maggie Harrison at Antica Terra. Classic aromatics with scents of dried cherries, rhubarb, hints of pine, and some great earthy undertones. The palate is rich but elegant at the same time, with great acidity but plenty of fruit to keep it on balance through a lingering finish. I am absolutely convinced that high-end Oregon pinots need several years in the cellar to integrate, then it just sings. Awesome. — 6 years ago
Great all around wine for a night munching at the bar, chatting! — 7 years ago
Loads of pepper. Big wine! — 7 years ago
Drinking well. Dark fruit, tannins softening. Long dusty finish — 8 years ago
I had this in honor of one of my favorite writers, Jim Harrison, who passed a few weeks back. He loved this wine and I haven't had it enough to love it. However, this time was a real eye-opener. Super funky nose upon opening, like leather and barnyard. But it opened up, and the first sip had a lot more black fruits with just that underlying funk. Turned out two hours in a decanter did this wine some justice. Complex and enjoyable, stood up to a porterhouse, enough fruit to make it immediately satisfying but with so much more going on. Tannins relatively light. — 8 years ago
Hadn't notices this in the cellar for awhile. Now ok now why I got it. Really smooth and enjoyable Cab — 9 years ago
El Sol- One of the best Livermore wineries #elsol @Andrea Crowell @Mike Young @Matt Crowell @Shaun Harrison — 9 years ago
Awesome Sauternes style SB from Roger Harrison. — 10 years ago
Thanksgiving favorite — 11 years ago
This wine is in a GOOD spot right now. CT Average of about 93, and I'd say that this is about right. 93-95 as this one still has probably 7-8 years before it is pop and pour. Acidic at the opening, but the patience (which we didn't have) would have served us well. Cabernet power from the front. Blackberry preserves, hint of mint, white pepper, hint of clove, middle that goes a little bit herbal, but still very considerable black fruit. Finishes strong, with pepper, spice. I know the last 750 I have is in danger, and hopefully I can also lay off the mag for at least a couple of years. — 6 years ago
Excellent roussanne from Maggie Harrison at Antica Terra. Nose has great notes of honeysuckle and other aromas that I can only describe as classic roussanne (because I’m just not good enough to ascribe aromatics). The palate has a terrific oily character to it, but was dominated by primary, relatively unevolved flavors. Still really good, but I suspect this is going to get so much better with a few more years in the bottle. Let it sit. — 6 years ago
Love this wine, Maggie Harrison is a super star — 7 years ago
Good. Harrison WV. September 16. — 8 years ago
A little harder because it was with food (paired great with the grilled chicken, Cesar salad, and artichoke) and chocolate (another good pairing). Oaky on the nose and palate, but in a good way. Cherry. — 8 years ago
Buttered raisin flavor. — 9 years ago
Sorry couldn't remember all the notes. But remembered it was pretty darn good. — 9 years ago
Had with Ramsey's and Maggie Harrison. Loved!!!! Light, elegant, clean. — 10 years ago
Christmas Eve dinner with Dad, Jayne and Harrison. Filet Mignon, Twice Baked Potatoes and Green Beans — 10 years ago
Mark Flesher
Waited to get home to try this one. The last bottle was corked. This bottle, not nearly so much!After the last bottle was corked, this bottle was opened the next night. Poured a light straw color. Nose of lemon and herbed buttered popcorn. The entry was acidic and dominated by lemon and Asian pear. Middle of this wine is where the buttered popcorn and kernel notes kicked in. The wine finishes rather acidic, but with good weight and density. I still think this one has quite a few years left in it. The next one to drink is the last 2013 for sure. Drink or hold this one another 3 to 5 years. — 6 years ago