Doug Scott

9.2

Syrah from Gualtallary 4,800 ft, 10% Viognier. Aged in 100 year old fondue. Floral and red fruits, raspberry, herbal, savory … blood. Bright acidity. Smooth tannins. Dried berries and olives on long weighty finish. 13.5 abv — 8 days ago

Doug Scott

9.2

Iodine(?), ripe black cherry, warm spice, grass aroma. Cocoa, tobacco mild, ripe blueberry. Easy tannins long finish. — a month ago

Doug Scott

9.2

Nose is dark fruits, cedar, red licorice, herbal. Chocolate. Tannins are still the big deal. Not a big change from 8 years ago, I think. (Such a cool label) — a year ago

Doug Scott

9.1

Marsanne Semillon blend. Medium weight, apricot fruit and skin, saline, dry mown grass, long finish with good acidity. Nice blend. Old vine project. — 23 days ago

Doug Scott

9.2

Aroma of raspberry, dry herbaceous, toast, dried fruit. Smoke and coffee, savory added on taste. Good weight. — a month ago

Doug Scott

9.2

50% Grenache, 50% Syrah. Great Gigondas. Earthy, pepper, savory. Smooth tannins, balanced. — a year ago

Doug Scott

9.3

2nd day quite different. Nice acidity and tannin balance. Red fruits, toast. Spice on nose .. cinnamon .. dunno. — a year ago

Doug Scott

9.3

Malbec 1914 (old vine) Project. Ripe plum and earth. Spice, dried fruit like cranberry, tobacco notes. Nice smooth long tannins. Good balance, stays bright. — a month ago

Doug Scott

9.2

Nice SH aroma, Meyer lemon, pear, rich and weighty is biggest impression. Light spice. — a month ago

Doug Scott

9.3

Big all-around smooth tannins, good balance, licorice, fennel (flavor), ripe plum, black fruit, dark chocolate. Powerful. Long finish. Really enjoyed much more second day and in 65-68 temp. — a month ago