12/22 with Jane and Sam. This was a gorgeous wine. It still had power but it was harmonious and quite soft. 91 — 2 months ago
Ruby in color with a wide reddish/brick rim.
Beautiful nose of cherries, sweet strawberries, blueberries, black plums, cedar, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth, light vegetables, coffee, eucalyptus and Mediterranean spices.
Full bodied and smooth with medium plus acidity.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, light vanilla, spices, tobacco, alcohol, peppercorn, espresso, chocolates, earth, light vegetables and pencil lead.
Long finish with fine grained tannins, cherries and red chili pepper.
This is a gorgeous Grenache from Paso Robles. Spicy and rich. Fruit forward and opulent. Just delicious.
Great right out of the bottle, and gets more complexity after 2 hours of airtime.
This 6 year old is showing great complexity now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
100% Grenache grapes were aged in French Oak barrels for 22 months.
14.9% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$80. — 5 months ago
9/29/22 Deep vertical of NV Cabernets @ BV Still evolving in the glass. So much life left. — 4 months ago
We had the 2012 Vintage on 7/7-8/22. This is a terrific CndP. Full bodied and fruit forward and well balanced. The bouquet boasts black fruit and white pepper. Blackberry, plum, cassis, cocoa and even minerality were on the palate. — 7 months ago
The ’19 is a blend of a blend of 37% Merlot, 11% Malbec, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, rest Petit Verdot, 22 months on new French oak. Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, herb spice and smoky oak scents. On the palate flavors of black cherry and plums with cinnamon, licorice and cacao, lively acidity. Fine ripe round tannins, well balanced, long finish ending with fruit, tobacco and earthy character. Outstanding! — a month ago
Floral & fresh, crisp.
Orange blossom, wet salty beach pebbles, not overly complex on the nose, but very fresh.
The palate shows more. Nice mouthfeel, a bit rich yet bright & juicy. Salty lemons galore. This is so drinkable and food friendly. Really nice. — 6 months ago
Mary Ellen Bonisteel
Good wine! — 19 days ago