Near perfection. Floral pastille/liquid violets, blackberry, black currant, steed plum, cedar, toast, coconut and leather. Highish, integrated acidity and high super ripe and fine tannin. So balanced and so authoritative.
Near perfection. Floral pastille/liquid violets, blackberry, black currant, steed plum, cedar, toast, coconut and leather. Highish, integrated acidity and high super ripe and fine tannin. So balanced and so authoritative.
Apr 2nd, 2018
Dried red/black fruit, leather, savory, sweet/sour mix with dill/vanilla., finish is exceptionally long..still has years to go
Dried red/black fruit, leather, savory, sweet/sour mix with dill/vanilla., finish is exceptionally long..still has years to go
1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2020
Buono ma troppo giusto, quasi banale
Buono ma troppo giusto, quasi banale
Mar 14th, 2016
Typical (as in excellent) GR Imperial nose, elegant red fruits, sauve oak, perfectly integrated. Mouthfeel is young and firm, yet what relents is a wonderful hint at the future of what this wine will give. Plenty to appreciate now but I think it will indeed only gain in complexity and only get better if you have the patience. A long, firm, persistently energizing and pleasant finish.
Typical (as in excellent) GR Imperial nose, elegant red fruits, sauve oak, perfectly integrated. Mouthfeel is young and firm, yet what relents is a wonderful hint at the future of what this wine will give. Plenty to appreciate now but I think it will indeed only gain in complexity and only get better if you have the patience. A long, firm, persistently energizing and pleasant finish.
Dec 20th, 2015
Released too early. Wine still tastes youthful.
Released too early. Wine still tastes youthful.
Dec 5th, 2015
Un bijou!
Sep 23rd, 2023
Bold fruit, leather, and spice. Well-balanced
Bold fruit, leather, and spice. Well-balanced
Jan 8th, 2022
Quite pleasant with Pat’s steak ($75). Not sure how long it would cellar in SoCal closet, so glad we drank it now.
Quite pleasant with Pat’s steak ($75). Not sure how long it would cellar in SoCal closet, so glad we drank it now.
Oct 3rd, 2020
Red turning into dark cherry fruit, leather, well integrated yet gripping tannins.
Red turning into dark cherry fruit, leather, well integrated yet gripping tannins.
Jan 19th, 2019
Aging well, balanced fruit and tannins with acidity, earthiness and meatiness, would love to try again in a few years
Aging well, balanced fruit and tannins with acidity, earthiness and meatiness, would love to try again in a few years
Nov 3rd, 2018
La Rioja, Spain
