On the nose, it comes across as a tightly wound coil , with tart cherries, minerals and exotic spices.
On the palette, the wine stands firm and bold. Tannins are far from resolved (even a touch gritty, perhaps), which was a surprise. It's a strong example which was dense, layered and compact. We popped n poured, to which I plead guilty. — 9 years ago
To fruity to be a 9.0, but close. Spicy finish is very nice but passes quickly. Strong and pleasant on the nose. Definitely worth a try. 2013 vintage. — 10 years ago
Strong cherry taste, very nice. — 10 years ago
Smooth and good. No strong bite — 11 years ago
Smell of cherry oak and vanilla. Very smooth taste and finish. Touch of acidity and well balanced with nice longer finish. — 12 years ago
Classic California style although not over powering which is a nice change. Good fruit chocolate. Moderate soft tannins. Good finish. — 9 years ago
Delicious!
— 10 years ago
This beer is my jam. Just lovely. Light on the palate but a little heavy on the belly with a meal. — 10 years ago
Very good - which was a surprise, I'm a Cab-Sav girl. — 12 years ago
Slight vanilla and crisp smell. Some pear too. Taste has some bitter and sour notes but malactic makes it a little smoother. Minerally. Better with food. Had butter garlic clams. — 12 years ago
25 years old, going strong — 9 years ago
2007. Deep purple coloration. On the nose cherry, plum, oak and vanilla. On the palate tobacco, oak, cherry, high tannins after 8 years. Can age much longer. Short finish strong tannins overpowering. — 10 years ago
Ocie had this 10 years ago
Strong, black cherry flavor in there, nice strawberry smell. 2010 vintage — 10 years ago
Aromas of dark cherries and raspberries. Some blackberries among the rich luxurious oak. Superb taste and balance with amazing body and finish. — 11 years ago
Smell is almost a little on the corked but Is ok. Ok new bottle. Dark berries and soaked. Incredibly smooth and well bodied. — 12 years ago
Wade Faerber
Still strong with years left — 9 years ago