Explosive Howell Mountain juice. Make no mistake this wine is big and warrants respect. Dark chocolate and cherries on the nose. Even the smallest sip fils the mouth. Incredible structure and big tannins. Inky, dark and mysterious at times....as it sits and opens up this gets bigger and richer. Just brilliant. — 8 years ago
13.7% alc.
7 barrels made. $90/btl.
From AR note sheet:
"42 year old dry farmed vines grown at 2000' above the Sonoma Valley in volcanic loam. Fermented 30% whole cluster and basket pressed to 30% new French oak barrels for 23 months of elevage." — 9 years ago
This was very good, very much enjoyed — 6 years ago
Young but sublime after an hour. — 10 years ago
Love it every time Arnot Roberts kills it! — 11 years ago
2005 Syrah blind tasting wines — 13 years ago
Cherry, with a slightly dank, earthy, mushroom side. Acidity is right where I like it. Drinking so well! Recommended by my favorite somm ;) — 6 years ago
Light, small spice, almost an effervescence. Delicious and versatile — 7 years ago
By far my favorite HD bottle to date!! — 7 years ago
Al Shikoh

medium reddish violet; earth, black cherry, cranberry, black tea, and spice; medium body, nice acid backbone, light tannins, 14.1% ABV; aged 18 months in new French oak barrels; $60 — 5 years ago