Al Shikoh

9.1

vivid ruby; muted aromatics, red berries, cherries, potpourri, dusty earth, pine needles; very tart red fruits, prominent minerality on the finish; medium body, high acidity, prominent fine grained, 13% ABV; first vintage sourced from their estate vineyard, 25% whole cluster inclusion, aged in 25% new French oak for 12 months and then 4 months in tank; still a bit tight at this point but suspect it will reward long term cellaring; $50 — 4 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.2

inky black color; dark chocolate, plum; blackberry cobbler, spice, great concentration and length; full bodied and tannic but velvety texture, medium+ acid, 14.7% ABV; blended with 8% Syrah, sourced primarily from Rossi Ranch in Sonoma Valley (89%) with some fruit from Rosella’s Vineyard in Santa Lucia Highlands (11%); should have good aging potential; $34 — 5 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.2

medium lemon yellow; lemon curd, pineapple, brioche, white flowers, hint of smoke; medium body, medium+ acidity, 13.2 % ABV, lovely balance; sourced 56% from Sanford & Benedict and 44% from Solomon Hills, aged 11 months in 90% new French oak, 50% malolactic fermentation — 5 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.3

medium ruby; dried leaves, potting soil, sage, violets; dried cherries, mushroom; medium body, medium+ acidity, soft tannins, 13.1% ABV, good length; winemaker Justin Willett was former assistant winemaker at Arcadian; $57 — 5 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.4

opaque violet, prominent tears; very floral and aromatic, lavender, licorice, blueberry compote, hints of black pepper; plush, round, blue fruit, feminine; full bodied, medium acidity, tannins have resolved, 14.8% ABV; sourced from Gary Franscioni’s Rosella Vineyard, 25% whole cluster inclusion — 4 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.4

medium reddish purple; bing cherry, rhubarb, dried rose petals, vanilla, Christmas spices; dark berries, sugar plums, orange peel; medium body, medium acidity, very soft tannins, 14.2% ABV; sourced from a single block of own rooted vines in Brooks Estate Vineyard all planted to Pommard clone, old vines planted in 1973 and 1974 and farmed biodynamically, winemaker is Chris Williams Jimi Brooks’ former assistant, 18 months in French oak; $55 — 5 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.6

dark violet; blackberry, cocoa powder, vanilla, violets; blackberry cobbler, sweet dark fruits; full bodied, medium+ acidity, fine grained tannins, 14.5% ABV; blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Malbec, aged 24 months in 100% new French oak; $220 — 5 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.1

medium yellow with pale watery rim; aromatic, slightly cloying, honeysuckle, lemon, chamomile, beeswax; slightly viscous mouthfeel, long finish; medium body, medium+ acidity, 13.7% ABV; blend of 60% Roussanne and 40% Viognier; $60 — 4 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.3

dark, inky black violet; blackberry, black cherry, lavender, menthol, graphite; blue and black fruit, minerality; medium weight, dusty tannins, 14.7% ABV; made from blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3 % Cabernet Franc planted in combination of gravel, sand, and clay soils, aged 19 months in 65% new French oak; Larkmead’s base cuvée, has the balance to drink young; $125 — 5 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.3

peach colored, coppery highlights; peach skins, musky floral notes; orange rind, lovely texture from aging on the lees in barrel a year, super crunchy, nice grip on finish, 12.4% ABV; made from 100% Zinfandel grown sustainably in King Vineyard in Suisun Valley; $32 — 5 years ago