Dark ruby garnet. Inviting, typically Californian nose of dark red fruit and vanilla. Full bodied palate of dark chocolate, licorice, black currant, and tarry blackberry. Medium acidity. Medium plus, woody tannins that need significant time to soften. Long dark finish. When you say “California dark blend,” this is what comes to mind. But it’s way too young. Needs some time to settle and integrate the fruit and tannins. If you have it now, serve with rich hearty stews, roasts, or casseroles. After a lengthy decanting. Drink through 2027.
Dark ruby garnet. Inviting, typically Californian nose of dark red fruit and vanilla. Full bodied palate of dark chocolate, licorice, black currant, and tarry blackberry. Medium acidity. Medium plus, woody tannins that need significant time to soften. Long dark finish. When you say “California dark blend,” this is what comes to mind. But it’s way too young. Needs some time to settle and integrate the fruit and tannins. If you have it now, serve with rich hearty stews, roasts, or casseroles. After a lengthy decanting. Drink through 2027.
Nov 26th, 2020
The blend is a mystery but I would guess Cab, Merlot and some Syrah. Deep Ruby with simple aromas of dark red fruits and spicy notes. On the palate tart cherry flavors overwhelmed with pepper, cacao and oaky spices. Harsh tannins. Medium finish ending a bit out of balance. Pass. Tasting Sample!
The blend is a mystery but I would guess Cab, Merlot and some Syrah. Deep Ruby with simple aromas of dark red fruits and spicy notes. On the palate tart cherry flavors overwhelmed with pepper, cacao and oaky spices. Harsh tannins. Medium finish ending a bit out of balance. Pass. Tasting Sample!
Mar 1st, 2020
For the price, wouldn’t buy this again. Not at all what I had hoped for. I guess he got me for a sucker this time. Big disappointment. Wtf, did they try this shit before it went to bottle.
For the price, wouldn’t buy this again. Not at all what I had hoped for. I guess he got me for a sucker this time. Big disappointment. Wtf, did they try this shit before it went to bottle.
Jan 19th, 2021
Sonoma County, California, USA
