Dark cherry and chocolate for days. Smoother as it opens up. — 11 days ago
It’s a decent steak wine. Not aromatic at first, needed an hour or so. Still not enough but the oak notes began to come through. Some nice fruit, black cherry, bit of spice, enough structure to counter the salt. Was very smooth while eating. — 4 days ago
Quite deep ruby , with thin ruby garnet rim. Quite rich and decadent on the nose , plum , ripe cassis , oak , blackberry , coffee and dark chocolate . On the palate again rich and quite sweet , with dark plum , cassis , blackberry and coffee hints . There are some spice notes and chocolate richness on the medium length finish . The alcohol is a little noticeable, just balanced acidity and quite fine , polished tannins . Unapologetically juicy and quite rich , if lacking a little complexity. Though this will age ok , I would prefer to drink over the next 5 -7 years . — a month ago
Sooo beautifully concentrated:) — 2 days ago
Little comparative tasting between the 17’ and 12’ vintages:
2017- deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, raspberry, flint and cedar. Youthful wine, loads of black fruit on the palate, spice and vanilla notes.
2012- deep ruby with garnet rim. Aromas of blackberry and blueberry. Black currant and leather and oak finish. Solid.
2017- 🏅 94 Points - Wine Advocate
2012- 🏅94 Points - Wine Advocate — a month ago
My favorite of the Stags’ Leap porch tasting. Although no petite sirah (which they are known for). Silky & complex.
92% cab sauv 4% petit verdot 3% malbec 1% merlot — 18 days ago
K L
Ok. Too much Tabasco / leather. Still young. — 5 days ago