This bottle had been opened the night before. The 2021 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe black and red fruits: mixed brambles, purple flowers, olives, black pepper, stony earth and a mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acidity. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and peppery. True to the vintage, this is a cooler expression of Chave’s Saint Joseph and I really dig it. Drink now through 2041. — a month ago
Nose: a touch green.
Palate: some spritz. Medium cherry fruit. Very fresh. — 4 months ago
Love this. Gold color, Peach, pear, hint of baking spices. weighty. — 2 months ago
Brighter and lighter than expected, Crisp-y. — 2 months ago
Kay Mills
I think redneck 2021 — 10 days ago