Warm vintage, soft ripe fruit. Presents as young but very approachable with soft tannins, with liquorice and dark fruit prominent and tannins sitting in the background. An intriguing contrast to the Man O’ War blend alongside it. Very easy to enjoy but perhaps some element missing at this stage. — 4 years ago
Amazing aromas, fruit forward, bold… complex! — 5 months ago
Amazing wine!!! 20 dollars man o man. Paso Robles another diamond. Earthy meaty. Nice tannins at the end. Berry to start — 4 years ago
Vintage 2016 | Absolutely beautiful, st Julien frivolity, very intens and perfumed | paired with Boeuf Bourguignon | I did not recognize / determine this as Rioja, was obsessed with left bank Bordeaux in my head. Wine of the Night. For me unknown, but o man so good. — 8 months ago
After three unsuccessful Piemontese pulls to go with my Piemontese dish, I finally decided that the wine pairing gods were sending me a signal, so like Justice William O. Douglas, I went west, [not so] young man. And this Grenache-based blend was very nice. Nose had warm, mossy stones, warm kirsch, roasted herbs and campfire. Mouthfilling fruit on entry, but very quickly turns savory and minerally. A bit more tannic than previous vintages I’ve had of this wine. — 4 years ago
Excellent glass at Montys of Kathmandu in Dublin, at his wonderful tasting table in his superb cellar. — 5 years ago
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Wifey surprised me with mid-week NY Strip and I surprised her with this gem! Man o man was this fantastic-see previous note, many years left — 3 months ago