Very dark, deep ruby - almost black; if it were green, it would be English racing green. The luscious nose demands attention. It's one of those wines I could just smell and never get around to tasting. Minerals, earth and blackberries are in the forefront, graphite comes on after it opens. The palate is elegant, but there is plenty of tannic structure. I want a rib eye with it. The lovely cassis flavor hits the minerality just right.
Very dark, deep ruby - almost black; if it were green, it would be English racing green. The luscious nose demands attention. It's one of those wines I could just smell and never get around to tasting. Minerals, earth and blackberries are in the forefront, graphite comes on after it opens. The palate is elegant, but there is plenty of tannic structure. I want a rib eye with it. The lovely cassis flavor hits the minerality just right.
1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2015
Second night... little changed, but the tannins have subsided to a manageable level. Evocative of Graves or Margaux. Wet clay and cherry tobacco with plenty of structure. Some serious quality for Lake County.
Second night... little changed, but the tannins have subsided to a manageable level. Evocative of Graves or Margaux. Wet clay and cherry tobacco with plenty of structure. Some serious quality for Lake County.
Nov 11th, 2016
Red Hills Lake County, North Coast, California, USA
