Tom Garrett

WInemaker Detert Family Vineayrds

9.3

Drinking really well but wouldn't cellar further. Herbs, cured meat, cured black olives, seamless and long. Some rustic notes but altogether delicious. — 6 years ago

Tom Garrett

WInemaker Detert Family Vineayrds

9.3

In a great drinking stage now. Flint, mineral, white peach, nectarine, sweet cream. Open texture over a nice frame. Bright, long clean finish. — 7 years ago

Tom Garrett

WInemaker Detert Family Vineayrds

9.2

Opened the night before and showing beautifully today. Nose of citrus rind, blood orange, spice. impressive density in the mouth. Red cherry, herb and citrus rind flavors. Layered and complex. Firm, fine-grain tannin. In a great drinking stage and probably has another decade ahead. — 7 years ago

Tom Garrett

WInemaker Detert Family Vineayrds

8.9

Very pure, linear and precise. Citrus, slate, oyster shell. Bright acid - balanced and refreshing. Really young and much better after 3 hours. Decant early or sit on it for 3+ years. — 7 years ago

Tom Garrett

WInemaker Detert Family Vineayrds

9.2

Reserve Talley Chardonnay.
This was delicious. Took a bit to open up and stayed fresh through dinner. Surprisingly fresh for 23. Nectarine, brioche, nearly sauternes-like profile but clean and balanced. Long, pure finish. Wish there was another bottle of this in the cellar — 6 years ago

Tom Garrett

WInemaker Detert Family Vineayrds

8.8

Incredible, penetrating aromas of ripe red cherries, floral cherry blossom and spice. Could smell this unique wine all night. Very tasty with but a bit decadent. Was a perfect pairing with cherry pie dessert. — 7 years ago

Tom Garrett

WInemaker Detert Family Vineayrds

8.7

A very tasty Pinot that has more Californian character than expected. Broad, rich, dark fruit. Full mid pallet and ripe rich tannin. Seems like a short term drinker. Easy to enjoy now. Not what I was hoping for and not sure if this is typical of Raphet — 7 years ago

Tom Garrett

WInemaker Detert Family Vineayrds

9.3

Nicely opened after an hour in the glass. A ripe style with beautiful tannin and moderate acidity. Love the rose, red currant, creosote and citrus rind aromas and flavors. Great texture, tannins frame finish. Should have 10 years ahead of it but excellent now — 6 years ago

Tom Garrett

WInemaker Detert Family Vineayrds

9.0

Looking forward to seeing how this develops with
bottle age. Flint, citrus nose, great texture and length on the finish. Opened and became more expressive over a few hours. Should have decanted.... — 7 years ago

Tom Garrett

WInemaker Detert Family Vineayrds

9.3

Would have guessed Puilly Fume. Really impressive for it's precision, purity and concentration. powerful. Citrus blossom, mineral, herb. Delicious. Decanted for 2 hours and still needs more time. — 7 years ago