Lineage
Livermore Valley Red Bordeaux Blend
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Big tannin vintage with dark fruits. A lot more backbone in the 13. This is one you want to cellar another 8-10 years. More complexity in this 13.
Big tannin vintage with dark fruits. A lot more backbone in the 13. This is one you want to cellar another 8-10 years. More complexity in this 13.
1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2018
Tasted side by side with the 2012 Lineage. Deep ruby and garnet red that completely coats your teeth. Straight from opening there were notes of iron, purple floral notes and red cherries. As it opened up over the two hour period there was dark berries, especially blackberries. Started out with heavy tannins (8.5/10) but mellowed out to a moderate tannins (6.5/10) over the two plus hour decant. Still a little bit of heat on the palate that dissipated with time, this wine needs some more bottle age. Full bodied with a long semi dry cherry filled finish. Started off with red cherries and minerality on the palate as well as some spices, savory herbs and raspberries. Over time notes of cassis, of the front end with a ton of red cherries in the mid-palate. Very interesting note of bark and broken twigs just before the finish. Great backbone from the balanced acidity. Give this a little more time in the cellar, the long you wait the more complex this will become, but if you cannot wait give it a nice long decant. Just like the 2012 this has a ton of potential. Another fantastic wine Steven! (92+)
Tasted side by side with the 2012 Lineage. Deep ruby and garnet red that completely coats your teeth. Straight from opening there were notes of iron, purple floral notes and red cherries. As it opened up over the two hour period there was dark berries, especially blackberries. Started out with heavy tannins (8.5/10) but mellowed out to a moderate tannins (6.5/10) over the two plus hour decant. Still a little bit of heat on the palate that dissipated with time, this wine needs some more bottle age. Full bodied with a long semi dry cherry filled finish. Started off with red cherries and minerality on the palate as well as some spices, savory herbs and raspberries. Over time notes of cassis, of the front end with a ton of red cherries in the mid-palate. Very interesting note of bark and broken twigs just before the finish. Great backbone from the balanced acidity. Give this a little more time in the cellar, the long you wait the more complex this will become, but if you cannot wait give it a nice long decant. Just like the 2012 this has a ton of potential. Another fantastic wine Steven! (92+)
Dec 10th, 2016Another coravin sample to check in quickly. Dark and deep ruby red. Coats your teeth. Very tight on the nose, this will need at least a couple hours to open up. Just a few notes of iron, flowers and cherries. Heavy tannins (8.5/10) and full bodied. Tons of potential, would like to taste this over half a day and see where it goes. Red cherries and minerality on the palate. A little bit of spices, herbs, savory and black cherries or raspberries. Keeps gaining complexity with air. Very long and dry finish. Easily drink for two decades. 93+
Even from this short taste, highly recommend both of these Lineage vintages.
Another coravin sample to check in quickly. Dark and deep ruby red. Coats your teeth. Very tight on the nose, this will need at least a couple hours to open up. Just a few notes of iron, flowers and cherries. Heavy tannins (8.5/10) and full bodied. Tons of potential, would like to taste this over half a day and see where it goes. Red cherries and minerality on the palate. A little bit of spices, herbs, savory and black cherries or raspberries. Keeps gaining complexity with air. Very long and dry finish. Easily drink for two decades. 93+
Even from this short taste, highly recommend both of these Lineage vintages.
Pencil/graphite, cinnamon, cherry, prune, and plum. Still very young and could be laid down for many more years. More Merlot (31%) in this blend than normal which seems to favor red fruit flavors.
Pencil/graphite, cinnamon, cherry, prune, and plum. Still very young and could be laid down for many more years. More Merlot (31%) in this blend than normal which seems to favor red fruit flavors.
Nov 25th, 2023
Lowest percent of cab so far for lineage. The tannin texture is incredible. The 11 was tasting great with some age but this will surpass it. The 12 was the softest of the 3.
Lowest percent of cab so far for lineage. The tannin texture is incredible. The 11 was tasting great with some age but this will surpass it. The 12 was the softest of the 3.
Nov 6th, 2016