Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Wow… a few years relaxing has done well for this 2015. The nose is haunting… Burgundian… Pommardy, and goes on and on. Wish I had another. I’d pay double!
Wow… a few years relaxing has done well for this 2015. The nose is haunting… Burgundian… Pommardy, and goes on and on. Wish I had another. I’d pay double!
May 12th, 2022
Pretty damn Burgundian effort here. Sappy cherry fruit, almost cherry liqueur-like, forest floor, crushed rock, a little baking spice. Intense yet nearly weightless in the mouth. Tannin resolved, great acids. Surprisingly low alcohol (12.4%). Very nice.
Pretty damn Burgundian effort here. Sappy cherry fruit, almost cherry liqueur-like, forest floor, crushed rock, a little baking spice. Intense yet nearly weightless in the mouth. Tannin resolved, great acids. Surprisingly low alcohol (12.4%). Very nice.
Aug 30th, 2020
light translucent ruby; black cherry, herbs, no new oak signature; subdued tart cranberry fruit, prominent savory elements, licorice, very herbal finish; relatively light bodied, bright acidity, bit of fine grained tannin, 12.4% ABV; blend of 6 vineyards in Petaluma Wind Gap of southern Sonoma Coast including Gap’s Crown, Sunchase, Parliament Hill, Griffin’s Lair, Bootlegger’s Hill, and Castelli; wild yeast fermentation in concrete, significant stem inclusion; respectable entry level cool climate Pinot but a bit green/stemmy and lacking typical California fruit
light translucent ruby; black cherry, herbs, no new oak signature; subdued tart cranberry fruit, prominent savory elements, licorice, very herbal finish; relatively light bodied, bright acidity, bit of fine grained tannin, 12.4% ABV; blend of 6 vineyards in Petaluma Wind Gap of southern Sonoma Coast including Gap’s Crown, Sunchase, Parliament Hill, Griffin’s Lair, Bootlegger’s Hill, and Castelli; wild yeast fermentation in concrete, significant stem inclusion; respectable entry level cool climate Pinot but a bit green/stemmy and lacking typical California fruit
May 2nd, 2019
Improved after opening up for a time. Dry with a strong tannins. Plum on the nose with more of a dark Cherry and leathery taste.
Improved after opening up for a time. Dry with a strong tannins. Plum on the nose with more of a dark Cherry and leathery taste.
Jul 25th, 2021
Really tasting nice. A lot of earth and Forrest but definitely cherries and some plum. Also baking spice. Even better on day 2.
Really tasting nice. A lot of earth and Forrest but definitely cherries and some plum. Also baking spice. Even better on day 2.
May 26th, 2021
Strawberries and cherries, pepper, low tannins. Not too complex but very enjoyable
Strawberries and cherries, pepper, low tannins. Not too complex but very enjoyable
May 26th, 2020
Muted red fruit on the nose, though as it began to breathe it revealed more typical Pinot noir perfume. Palate was earthy, spicy and had a wonderfully bright acid lift. The acid carried to a lingering finish.
Muted red fruit on the nose, though as it began to breathe it revealed more typical Pinot noir perfume. Palate was earthy, spicy and had a wonderfully bright acid lift. The acid carried to a lingering finish.
Apr 2nd, 2019
