Daniel M

9.0

The nose is quite fascinating. There is a tiny green bell pepper note that is familiar, but I smell cherry coke, strawberry, a bit of hay, some black pepper too. The palate was austere and super dry at first but it opened up after a while. I had a first glass before our evening meal and I can see a real difference with meat balls and brocoli in soy sauce. There is a good acid drive, some cherry cola and strawberry notes, a very soft and caressing mouthfeel, some gentle tannins in the rear, before a long, rather dry finish with the same fruit notes and a discreet final bitter touch. A rather lean, not extracted, fruity yet structured example of cabernet franc. I would not have guessed it blind as it's quite different from loire valley expressions I know. Good stuff, have it with food though. — 2 days ago

Paul J

9.4

Same as previous notes. — a month ago

with Brooke

Vasudev Vadlamudi

9.2

+ Wild Robot + A — 2 months ago

Paul J

9.1

PnP. Dark red almost purple color. Flowers, earth, and Rhubarb on the nose. Same on the palate with ample tartness. Very bold bouquet. Pairs nicely with chewy starbursts :) — 16 days ago

with Brooke

Clay Bullwinkel

9.2

Smooth light bodied excellence. — a month ago

Paul J

9.3

PnP. Dark red color. Awesome, complex nose filled with bell pepper, cardamom, oak, flowers, and a hint of peppermint. Bright cherries and wood on the palate. Medium depth and finish. Very nice! — a month ago

with Brooke

Paul J

9.5

Modest gold color. Stone fruit, lemongrass, and maybe a hint of vanilla on the nose. Same on the palate, which is well integrated. Medium depth and finish.

Give this a little decant, revising from 94-95. — 21 days ago

with Brooke

Remington Remmel

9.1

Extremely light, minimal tannins, lighter bodied, green stems, lower alcohol content 12%, tart — a month ago

Damian

9.4

Favorite Chardonnay up to date. — 6 months ago

Paul J

9.3

Lovely translucent gold color. Complex nose of camomile, butterscotch, and lemongrass. Lemons, lemongrass, and apples on the palate. Deeper wine with less acidity than past bottles. Always complex and good. — 2 months ago

with Brooke