Intense raspberry on the nose with hints of smoke. Amazed how time has tamed this wine. Rich and lush red fruit this has successfully transformed itself. Reverberated in every nook and cranny of my mouth Carries its alcohol effortlessly. Last of 3 bottles and this one was head and shoulders better than the previous 2. — 10 years ago
Deep dark rose red berry balance — 10 years ago
I do remember....what a wine! — 11 years ago
This is such a smooth and delicious Pinot noir . You can taste subtle fruit . Really could just so sip this wine . Reasonably priced at about $12 — 12 years ago
Very much alive after 50+ years with aromas reminiscent of cherries, dried plums, licorice, orange peel, cedar akin to an old wooden cabinet, old leather, tobacco, earthiness, minute hints of celery and fennel, a slight veil of oxidation that adds to a slightly spicy beef broth undertone. Amazing dense oily texture to the wine but it still remains quite light, sour red fruit flavors as it enters the mouth with some blackberries, the midpalate reveals some savory beef broth notes mixed with balsamic notes that continue on to the long lasting spicy finish with discrete creamy notes. — 10 years ago
Crazy awesome. Tons of black pepper, smoke, tobacco and bacon fat. Luscious dark fruits. Very fruit forward palate. Waaaaaay too young. — 10 years ago
This was a surprisingly good rose from NY. — 10 years ago
Because... It's Valentines Day! — 11 years ago
Love what Pax has done over the years. I have a few bottles of his 2003 Griffins Layer... It's a beautiful wine that is probably mind-blowing at this point; however, this wine shows restraint, refinement and a sense of place. Looking forward to owning a bottle in a few years. — 9 years ago
Very complex, perfectly balanced a ton of fruit with savory Syrah notes. Very special. — 10 years ago
Rich color. Lots of layered flavors. Blueberry. Deep flavor — 10 years ago
White pepper, savory, straight-forward. — 10 years ago
Really enjoyable Malbec. Ripe blueberry with some nice oak that does not overpower. Delicious. — 11 years ago
Last bottle! Being discontinued at the restaurant — 12 years ago
Peter Lutz
What can I say? I love a granache. — 9 years ago