This is a fantastic sparkler made by 2 Champenois in Virginia of all places. Plush and ripe but still dry, an incredible value if you can find it. — 11 years ago
Smooth with notes of green bell pepper and gentle acidity. Great wine for a challenging vintage. — 12 years ago
What a great vintage this turning out to be...the hot, dry(er) summer brought a nice balance of sugar and acid. This was wisely Merlot heavy (60%), lending to cherry notes. However, the Merlot is sturdy alto that allows the PV and CF to harmonize their tenor cords. This was from some delightful place between Rhone and the Right Bank :) Well done and a Superb Value at 22$ — 11 years ago
The splashy label gave me pause and I approached with caution, but once I tasted, I was hooked. Fruity and warm without being a fruit bomb. Strong finish with stewed fruit and a hint of star anise. I would enjoy this all night solo hit it begs for food. — 11 years ago
After sitting on our wine rack for a couple of years, this wine has really evolved into something special. This is a Bordeaux blend primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon from the very young vines at the estate. It is young, and juicy, plush with big dark cassis fruit. The tannins and the acidity are present but very much balance the fruit. — 12 years ago
2014. A sense of sweetness made this a great pairing for steamed pork buns. — 11 years ago
Still too young. A bit closed on the first day, but opened up on Day 2 into plush plums and fine tannins. An aristocrat of a wine. 14.5%, so quite ripe. — 11 years ago
Rich aromas of plum and cherries with a long spicy finish. — 13 years ago
Dylan Crapps
Favorite of the bunch. Lots of dark fruits and especially blueberries, finished with a hint of sweet vanilla — 11 years ago