Austin Blackwell

9.2

Pure black cherry fruit complemented by earth and forest floor. A medium plus palate with great roundness without excessive richness at 13.5% ABV. This is a cooler climate site and definitely a favorite of mine. — 6 days ago

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Austin Blackwell

9.2

This has a nice ruby, transparent color and comes in at 14% ABV. Savory cherry fruit and some white pepper aromas with smooth tannins. Medium finish. On the lighter side and nicely balanced. — a month ago

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Austin Blackwell

9.3

Austin had this a month ago

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Austin Blackwell

9.2

Austin had this a month ago

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Austin Blackwell

9.4

Drinking well. A bit of fading fruit but a toasted herbaceous and forest floor now shines through. 14.5% ABV. — 10 days ago

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Austin Blackwell

9.4

Strong floral aromas of jasmine and apple blossom are complemented by green apple and beeswax. A rich palate is balanced by taut acidity, this has a warm spiciness to complement the hints of vanilla and aromatic wood. Reminds me a bit of Puligny Montrachet. — 21 days ago

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Austin Blackwell

9.3

The winemaker describes this as having a hint of salty, ocean air which I completely agree with. Nose and palate have dense cherry and savory elements to complement the medium to full palate with dense tannins. Good acidity helps to balance throughout to lend to a lower ABV at 13.5%. — a month ago

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Austin Blackwell

9.2

Reminds me of the last one which I opened 2 years ago. Hasn’t changed much. Nose of red cherries, carnation, and tarragon. Palate shows black cherry and mocha with medium, softened tannins. 14.5% ABV. — 21 days ago

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Austin Blackwell

9.2

This one is fermented and aged in concrete eggs and stainless steel which lends to a lean, mineral-driven palate. Green Apple and star fruit flavors with ample, palate cleansing acidity. 12.5% ABV — a month ago

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Austin Blackwell

9.1

Drinks a little hot this time around and I opened it at the correct temp. Concentrated with ripe tannins and some interesting wet rock nuances in the palate. Quality for the price is definitely there. — a month ago

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