James Carter

8.5

Thinnish for a St. Émilion. Short life on tongue reaching barely past teeth. Maraschino, cut grass, licorice. Medium tannin. Not sure to what extent it will grow in stature and depth. But reasonable price so 🤷🏻 — a year ago

James Carter

9.3

Gorgeous wine. Beautifully constant tasting through the mouth. Dusky colour out of the bottle, but still sprightly in tone. lots of layers of flavour: graphite, cedar chips, vegetation turning to forest floor somewhere, old leather, ripe blackberries, ribes on the side of the palate, and on. Pick yours, as we will taste differently. — 2 years ago

James Carter

8.9

Nicely balanced Northern Italian red assemblage. Good fruit, with a citrus intro leading to mostly darker berries. Tannins are present. Some lighter graphite, wet wood chips and tobacco undertones. Taste persists well onto the palate, and pleasantly fills the mouth afterwards. Could probably have let this sit another five years — 3 years ago

James Carter

8.9

Light floral pinot. Very agreeable. Violets, a bit of maraschino. Nice staying power on the palate. Well made — a year ago

James Carter

8.1

James had this 2 years ago

James Carter

8.8

James had this 3 years ago

James Carter

8.8

For a syrah, very floral tones, especially lavender, which provides silky tones over a slightly astringent layer. Some berries in there as well, along with some green leaf flavours. Would love a slightly longer trip through the palate, but overall it’s a pleasure to drink and well balanced — 3 years ago

James Carter

9.0

Very different style of Soave (if you have Inama in mind, for example). More direct, less structure, but very clear tasting notes, and an elegant minerality. Buttery finish, without being cloying. Really enjoyed it — 2 years ago

James Carter

9.1

The first word that comes to mind is luscious. Deep, ripe blackberries and currants, firm but elegant tannins, long tasting in the mouth, with some pleasing tartness. Back notes of graphite and old leather. Really enjoyed drinking this! — 2 years ago

James Carter

8.9

Very smooth and approachable as soon as the bottle was opened. Tobacco and deep red fruit. Quite meaty. Some smoky touches. Well structured, and lasts well on the palate. Slight bitterness in aftertaste. — 3 years ago