Brad Jensen

9.3

Very rustic and musty, from what I hear this amount of time must have really softened its rough edges because this has some refinement to it. Amber red color, with slight coppery hints, the nose is musty like an old felt book binding, or some velvet church pews, with prominent fruit as it’s allowed to open up, and even some hints of dusty bubble gum and deep floral notes towards the edges. Looong legs on a medium body, the tannins are well integrated and grippy, with a strong foundation, but melt after a little while. There’s serious graphite and minerality here, but that opens into some savory notes, black currant and olive, as well as some balsamic, but after the tannin let go you get some serious cacao or dark chocolate notes, even some tobacco smoke, with fig and blood orange at the finish. I don’t know why people dog on this wine, it just needs time to mature, more than folks realize. Paired with spek, sheep’s milk cheese, and the film “A Prophet”. — 2 months ago

with Tiva

The Schwartz

9.2

In a great place. Matthias' wines are fantastic with age. — 9 years ago

Jusden Aumand

9.1

Refined, Bright tangy red fruit — 7 years ago

Karen

10

Walter visited this vineyard in Sonoita AZ. 2008 — 9 years ago

Peter Lee

9.2

I have one and I'm not opening it. — 10 years ago

Ethan Forrest

9.6

Prophet of Bully — 9 years ago

Dan Weisshaar

9.5

Stark. Majestic. German wine Deutches Mt Rushmore: iconic Fatherland grape, acidity, minerals, balance. Jesus (insert Messiah here) : thank you for this label. Fass is his prophet. 2014 vintage. — 9 years ago

with Lyle and Matthew

Stephen Ward

10

Soooo looking forward to this beauty :) Thanks Donough — 12 years ago