CW 19. A little tight the first night. The second night it is fruit forward with decent complexity and tannins. — 2 years ago
You can really taste the plum & blackberry. Very interesting Shiraz, but very tasty. — 4 years ago
My new favorite CW. — 5 years ago
CW. Delicious — 2 months ago
CW 10. Fruit-forward initially more balanced once aerated. Best to drink the first night — a year ago
“Perfectly rounded” was what first came to mind when I drank this. Rich and opulent, yet incredibly seamless. Even in its youth, the mealy and creamy vanilla oak character did not feel out of place, especially against the preserve-like fruits ranging from lemons to apricots. Expectedly long with a dense glycerol-like texture, savoury finish, and energising acidity. Not typically a style that I’d rave about, but credit where credit’s due, the concentration, texture, and oak quality were all remarkable. CW even went so far to say that it was Monty-like, and I’m certain he isn’t the first nor last person to make such a claim. However, we too noted that the warmth and lack of verticality in structure was a dead giveaway of its Napa origin. A contemplative wine of great presence at this point, but probably needs another decade or more to be truly digestible. — 3 years ago
Lovely deep red. Subtle berry flavour and nice balance. $30 well worth it. — a year ago
CW 16. Dry stone fruit with beautiful acidity and balance — 2 years ago
Imperial Treasure GWC w CW, Ritchie, Andy and Jen Han.
“More restrained than its Chassagne sibling, the 2015 Puligny-Montrachet Villages displays a classic bouquet of peach, white flowers, blanched almonds, citrus zest and a subtle framing of toasty new wood. On the palate, the wine is glossy and textural on the attack, with excellent cut and length. A few years in the cellar are in order here.” RP88, 2015, drink 2020-2030 — 3 years ago
sasha
CW. A bit tight the first night, a clean and pure representation of torrontes the second night. — 10 days ago