Opaque ruby violet with prominent tears. Aromas of cherry liqueur, plum, violets, and tobacco leaf. Still quite structured on the palate although the tannins have softened. Made from 39% Cabernet Franc, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petit Verdot, and 11% Merlot. 14.4% ABV.
Opaque ruby violet with prominent tears. Aromas of cherry liqueur, plum, violets, and tobacco leaf. Still quite structured on the palate although the tannins have softened. Made from 39% Cabernet Franc, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petit Verdot, and 11% Merlot. 14.4% ABV.
Feb 11th, 2019
Color of semi translucent ruby with a bit hazy burgundy brush. Nose of fruity berries with powerful alcohol, salty mineral note, spice, and roasted bell pepper. Taste of fruity acidic note, powerful tannins, strawberries, hidden sweetness like dried apricot with a salty note, and a bit peaty and barrel note. Quite light and refreshing. Aftertaste of berries, floral notes, lingering bittersweetness, spice, and dried sensation. Very pleasant experience and suitable for late spring.
Color of semi translucent ruby with a bit hazy burgundy brush. Nose of fruity berries with powerful alcohol, salty mineral note, spice, and roasted bell pepper. Taste of fruity acidic note, powerful tannins, strawberries, hidden sweetness like dried apricot with a salty note, and a bit peaty and barrel note. Quite light and refreshing. Aftertaste of berries, floral notes, lingering bittersweetness, spice, and dried sensation. Very pleasant experience and suitable for late spring.
Apr 21st, 2016
Simply loved this--as savory as it is fruity, this is like a wild foraged basket of dark berries, wild mushrooms, red flowers, and lovage. Nicely balanced, this had plenty of refreshing acid to balance the grainy tannins that argue this will go for at least another 10 years. One to revisit for sure.
Simply loved this--as savory as it is fruity, this is like a wild foraged basket of dark berries, wild mushrooms, red flowers, and lovage. Nicely balanced, this had plenty of refreshing acid to balance the grainy tannins that argue this will go for at least another 10 years. One to revisit for sure.
Jul 22nd, 2015
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
