Blend of about 65% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest Petit Verdot, aged for 18 months in French oak, deep Ruby, purple edges with aromas of dark red fruits, oak and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, plum and currants with cacao and herb spice. Tannins, still firm but opens nicely, long finish ending with fruit, oak, spice and herb mineral character. Nice! Drinking well now, will still age. — 4 months ago
Blend of about 39% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Petit Verdot with the rest Cabernet Franc, aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak, deep Ruby, purple edges with aromas of dark red fruits, oak and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, plum and currants with cacao and herb spice. Full dusty tannins, opens nicely, long finish ending with fruit, oak, vanilla spice and mineral character. Nice! Drinking well now, will still age. — 3 months ago
Aged Yolo County Tannat. With a whimsical name. Dark color with a rusty edge. Smells a bit funky. Spike of berry liquor. Hint of wood chips. Flavors are very heavy on the black currant with a hint of plummy-ness. Might be a bit past perfection. Not as much as much tannin and funk as some Tannat, but has plenty of style. Drinks a bit like a French wine. Wonder who is using these grapes now that Rockwall is out of business? — 5 months ago
Lovely lemon and slight oak, trace amount of pear and peach. — a month ago
Grippy tannins. I am becoming a big fan of this appellation. Stronger body. Delicious. — 2 months ago
Blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, and rest Petit Verdot and Malbec all SLD estate fruit, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and currants with tobacco and herb spice. Fine smooth tannins, approachable, long finish ending with fruit, oak, spice and herb mineral character. Nice! Ok — 4 months ago
Pale-medium, straw color.
Aromas of toasted brioche, lemon.
Dry. Flavors of lemon/lime, white peach, custard, buttered brioche. Rich & creamy.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 8 months ago
Neil Valenzuela
Recent Malbec release from Laird- Inky purple color. Aromas of blackberry, mocha and cigar box. Fantastic blackberry jam flavors, roasted coffee, tobacco and spice finish. — 19 days ago