14.4% Gift from Richard. — 10 months ago
Well balanced smooth Pinot without the funk that turns me off in a lot of Pinots. I’d drink again. — 3 years ago
Yeah...this is really delicious.
If you like Paper Planes style, this is a similar style but, fuller, richer with more pronounced saline & minerality.
The nose reveals, floral, ripe, slightly candied fruits of; steamed strawberries, summer, lean jolly rancher watermelon, cherries, tangerine, blood orange, black cherries, black raspberries, slightly, baked rhubarb, steamed, white spice, cream soda, vanillin, hints of ginger with pink rose pedals with in a field of spring flowers.
The palate has nice richness, ripeness with excellent viscosity. The fruits are, candied, gummy, ripe and freshness. Steamed strawberries, summer, lean jolly rancher watermelon, cherries, tangerine, pomegranate, blood orange, black cherries, black raspberries, slightly, baked rhubarb, orange rind, pink grapefruit with pith, white spice with just the right amount of heat, lava volcanics, excellent, choppy chalkiness, cream soda, vanillin, hints of ginger with pink rose pedals with in a field of spring flowers. The acidity is like shooting fresh mountain river rapids. The really long finish is; well knitted, harmony fruit & earth with polish, elegance that is persist for several minutes.
Appreciate the 11.8 ABV.
@Dawn E. highly recommend their 18 for you. 👍
Photos of, their Frei Vineyard, two photos of Winemaker Matt Courtney and barrel room shots. — 4 years ago
Gift from Maryann. 2109 vintage. Lovely well rounded flavor. — 6 months ago
Crisp and packs a flavorful, citrusy punch. Would be great as a stand-alone glass or would pair well with light dishes such as fish and seafood — a year ago
And I thought yesterday was a bad day at work ... so let’s go with another nice bottle :). This will take a few years to mature but great depth and enjoyable to drink — 4 years ago
Ver good unoaked. — 4 years ago
Medium-deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of black & red fruit, spice, cinnamon.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, black fruit compote, vanilla, cinnamon. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 9 months ago
I’ve opened a few Ferren Frei Rd chards (normally in the 4-5yr range) and have enjoyed them, but this was my first Lancel Creek. With the release coming up in a few weeks, I wanted to check in and figure out the profile. I’m between a 93-94 here.
Made by Matt Courtney (formerly at Marcassin, also winemaker at Arista). Beautiful straw colored in the glass with maybe a tinge of green, the aromatics are honeysuckle, sweet lemon, and sea salted almonds. I found this to be very similar to the Frei Rd in regards to acidity. So nervy all the way through. Totally coastal, but with a soft touch of rich fruit. Also similar to the Frei Rd, this is lemon everything (fresh squeezed lemon, lemon cream, lemon scone) but the mineral profile is more enhanced here. There’s a stone/slate vibe toward the finish that keeps this light on its feet. Oak is soft and plays a contributing role, not a dominating one.
I enjoyed this at pop and pour, then revisited 2-3hrs later and found the acidity had calmed down a bit. Definitely give this a decant now if possible, or hold a few more years. — 2 years ago
Paul Barnaby
$16 great value. Dry with a hint of cherry — 2 months ago