2018. dark fruits and berries- black berry, black currant, mocha, hint of…eucalyptus, herbal notes are subtle. toasty oak in balance with fruits. firm tannins open with acid. long lasting finish. loving the aromatics upon first opening.
2018. dark fruits and berries- black berry, black currant, mocha, hint of…eucalyptus, herbal notes are subtle. toasty oak in balance with fruits. firm tannins open with acid. long lasting finish. loving the aromatics upon first opening.
Sep 16th, 2021
A bit diluted. Picked too early?
A bit diluted. Picked too early?
1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2021
A bit closed on the nose and still some alcoholic heat which proves that additional cellaring is needed. Besides that a fantastic wine. Quite some acidity which surprised me for a Napa wine. If you have this wine I would keep it at least another year or two before opening it
A bit closed on the nose and still some alcoholic heat which proves that additional cellaring is needed. Besides that a fantastic wine. Quite some acidity which surprised me for a Napa wine. If you have this wine I would keep it at least another year or two before opening it
Aug 18th, 2023
I’m liking what I’m smelling. Pepper and spice on the nose. Subtle tannin and complex notes of fruit and earth on palette. Finish is tannin. Early. Shelf life to it? Too young?
I’m liking what I’m smelling. Pepper and spice on the nose. Subtle tannin and complex notes of fruit and earth on palette. Finish is tannin. Early. Shelf life to it? Too young?
May 14th, 2023
In Palo Alto. Bright. Deep. Balanced.
In Palo Alto. Bright. Deep. Balanced.
Nov 27th, 2022Decent. A bit early to drink this baby although we decanted for three hours. Dry and dark fruit. Paired with wagyu
Decent. A bit early to drink this baby although we decanted for three hours. Dry and dark fruit. Paired with wagyu
Jun 19th, 2022
Enjoyable, but could have sat longer. Not as good as previous vintages.
Enjoyable, but could have sat longer. Not as good as previous vintages.
Jun 1st, 2022
Purchased by Steve after FSU Baseball
Purchased by Steve after FSU Baseball
Feb 20th, 2022
Will definitely benefit from some time in the bottle.
Will definitely benefit from some time in the bottle.
Feb 6th, 2022
This was possible via one helluva birthday gift and is well outside of my typical wine realm, so take my tasting as something of an idiot amongst the laureate:
One small taste immediately after opening: very full bodied. Prominent chocolate and vanilla followed by dark cherry. Clove/allspice that becomes more prominent through the finish. After about 30-45min to open the chocolate in particular is muted. The clove/allspice is more noticeable later in the finish, and the fruit only seems bigger in comparison. The mouthfeel is incomparably velvety. If I ever have the opportunity I’d love to try a bottle with a little more age on it, but this was an incredible experience.
This was possible via one helluva birthday gift and is well outside of my typical wine realm, so take my tasting as something of an idiot amongst the laureate:
One small taste immediately after opening: very full bodied. Prominent chocolate and vanilla followed by dark cherry. Clove/allspice that becomes more prominent through the finish. After about 30-45min to open the chocolate in particular is muted. The clove/allspice is more noticeable later in the finish, and the fruit only seems bigger in comparison. The mouthfeel is incomparably velvety. If I ever have the opportunity I’d love to try a bottle with a little more age on it, but this was an incredible experience.
Jan 10th, 2021
Napa Valley, California, USA
