Blackberry, cassis, black cherry, licorice, eucalyptus, oak and hints of mocha. Great structure and moderate tannins.
Blackberry, cassis, black cherry, licorice, eucalyptus, oak and hints of mocha. Great structure and moderate tannins.
May 4th, 2015Mason Balistreri
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.5
Extremely impressive and opulent wine - the wine is extremely thick and almost glows with this neon purple hue. On the nose, there is plenty of creamy oak, but the wine maker has preserved some of the stress and menthol notes coming off the high altitude. The mouthfeel is as full bodied as anything, with not detectable heat. Good amounts of layered fruit and a slight touch of minerality moves into HUGE, scructured and long tannins. This wine is single vineyard and impressive. I would argue that it is better than anything Camus, Silver Oak or any of the other big name Napa guys do for the price.
Extremely impressive and opulent wine - the wine is extremely thick and almost glows with this neon purple hue. On the nose, there is plenty of creamy oak, but the wine maker has preserved some of the stress and menthol notes coming off the high altitude. The mouthfeel is as full bodied as anything, with not detectable heat. Good amounts of layered fruit and a slight touch of minerality moves into HUGE, scructured and long tannins. This wine is single vineyard and impressive. I would argue that it is better than anything Camus, Silver Oak or any of the other big name Napa guys do for the price.
Apr 10th, 2015Classic Napa mountain red, juicy and bright but bold, super-smooth finish
Classic Napa mountain red, juicy and bright but bold, super-smooth finish
Dec 22nd, 2014Had this at The Generous Pour event, and this was the star! Was perfect with filet mignon.
Had this at The Generous Pour event, and this was the star! Was perfect with filet mignon.
Jul 25th, 2015