Compared with a note of almost two years ago, this one has done some substantial growing up. Medium-plus density wine. Poured very dark to the glass with a faint hint of violet. The nose is brambly Blackberry, chocolate, and sweet tobacco. This wine sort of seems to have a munch rounder profile through the front and middle.
Black fruit front with a hint of cigar Ash and sweet pipe tobacco. Middle is darker. Dark chocolate notes with a much more mature profile. Still a fair amount of tannin and soil terroir on the finish. A very lovely wine that really shows well with only 5 to 10 minutes of air. This one isn't getting any better in the bottle, so drink up! — 6 years ago
About 15 miles south of Livingston, MT — 5 months ago
Earthy notes, dark fruit. Alcohol forward initially, nice long finish with some leather and dark spice. Fuller bodied for a Pinot. — 5 years ago
Tremendous tartness. — 6 years ago
12 July 2018. Upstream Wines, Livingston Manor, NY. — 6 years ago
Dark fruit and sweet spice notes. Well balanced. — 4 years ago
LOVE this wine. Heavy dried fruits on the nose, charcoal, cigar, white pepper. Full bodied, dark red, velvet mouthfeel. Tastes meaty. Purchased the 2013 from the Livingston wine shop. — 6 years ago
Livingston, MT snow day — 6 years ago
Diana Sabo
Nice and light enjoyed on August 21, 2024 — 3 months ago