Big wine. Complex. Balanced.
Needs more time though.
Big wine. Complex. Balanced.
Needs more time though.
Apr 19th, 2023
85/12/3 merlot/cab sauv/cab franc. 75-80% new FR oak 18-24 mos. Lalande de Pomerol. cured meats, iron, red fruits, silky soft smooth, high acid, medium tannins, drinking pretty now but will def improve. a contemporary style. rate 7
85/12/3 merlot/cab sauv/cab franc. 75-80% new FR oak 18-24 mos. Lalande de Pomerol. cured meats, iron, red fruits, silky soft smooth, high acid, medium tannins, drinking pretty now but will def improve. a contemporary style. rate 7
Feb 18th, 2020
Whoa Nelly this was good. It hit its stride in the third hour, at which time it showed it with rich dark fruit, charred toast, cola, silky tannin, and nice medium acid. Lots of life left in this vintage I’m sure, but splendid right now.
Whoa Nelly this was good. It hit its stride in the third hour, at which time it showed it with rich dark fruit, charred toast, cola, silky tannin, and nice medium acid. Lots of life left in this vintage I’m sure, but splendid right now.
Jun 19th, 2022
A very balanced and full flavored wine. Who is the most striking to me though was I have a vanilla flavor from the oak which I really wasn’t expecting. However, the tannins and acidity were strong enough to give it a good structure. The body was a bit dense and chewy exhibiting some good cooking spices and medium intensity flavors of ripeness.
A very balanced and full flavored wine. Who is the most striking to me though was I have a vanilla flavor from the oak which I really wasn’t expecting. However, the tannins and acidity were strong enough to give it a good structure. The body was a bit dense and chewy exhibiting some good cooking spices and medium intensity flavors of ripeness.
May 26th, 2021
Unremarkable, but it drinks just fine with pizza! Don’t know if it is the age or something else, but it was totally lacking in structure. Mild fruit and some herbs, but everything very muted.
Unremarkable, but it drinks just fine with pizza! Don’t know if it is the age or something else, but it was totally lacking in structure. Mild fruit and some herbs, but everything very muted.
May 1st, 2021
Bright, nice acidity and tannins. Can age a bit
Bright, nice acidity and tannins. Can age a bit
Jan 1st, 2021
Nose of black fruit. Simple mid pallet. Good, not great. $31.
Nose of black fruit. Simple mid pallet. Good, not great. $31.
Aug 29th, 2020
Nice tannins, smooth
Apr 22nd, 2020
Vila. Venta a la Avanzada 2016. 29,22
26.06.17
Vila. Venta a la Avanzada 2016. 29,22
26.06.17
Jun 26th, 2017
En Primeur Tasting 2016 Vintage in Bordeaux
En Primeur Tasting 2016 Vintage in Bordeaux
Apr 3rd, 2017
Lalande de Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
