Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Deep mix of ruby and purplish red. Very complex layers on the nose, starting off dark and savory with black olives and a touch of smoked meat. With some air the nose added some purple floral notes. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Savory attack on the palate with dark gravel, a bit smoky, and a touch of olive tapenade. Great structure and mouthfeel that lingers. A touch of dark red fruits with black raspberries and cherries near the finish. Long and dry finish. Drink till 2024.
Deep mix of ruby and purplish red. Very complex layers on the nose, starting off dark and savory with black olives and a touch of smoked meat. With some air the nose added some purple floral notes. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Savory attack on the palate with dark gravel, a bit smoky, and a touch of olive tapenade. Great structure and mouthfeel that lingers. A touch of dark red fruits with black raspberries and cherries near the finish. Long and dry finish. Drink till 2024.
Mar 6th, 2017Brooding dark fruits, tight tannins, blood, and gravel. Damn! 18 months in new French oak and it is in hiding.
Brooding dark fruits, tight tannins, blood, and gravel. Damn! 18 months in new French oak and it is in hiding.
Oct 15th, 2016Lovely aromatics, well balanced and long finish!
Lovely aromatics, well balanced and long finish!
Jan 2nd, 2014
Immediately impressed by the aromatics and color...initially would conclude a younger wine...on palate a more mature, integrated experience
Immediately impressed by the aromatics and color...initially would conclude a younger wine...on palate a more mature, integrated experience
Jan 6th, 2019Singing...mouth coating dark fruit goodness
Singing...mouth coating dark fruit goodness
Apr 30th, 2017Really great right now. Smokey, blackberry, fruit forward
Really great right now. Smokey, blackberry, fruit forward
Mar 6th, 2016
Big full flavored syrah. Alcohol really stands out to me. This would probably be a crowd pleaser.
Big full flavored syrah. Alcohol really stands out to me. This would probably be a crowd pleaser.
Jun 11th, 2015
