Appearance: Clear, Deep red-violet
Nose: Clean, pronounced blackberry, black cherry, plum, strawberry, sweet oak, and mineral.
Palate: Dry, medium-plus acidity and tannin, full body. Flavors of blackberry, black cherry, black currant, blueberry pie, plum skins, black raspberry, minerality, most appropriate oak in the background and on the finish. Long finish.
Conclusion: Very good.
Commentary: Winner Winner Chicken Dinner. Big round multifaceted dark juicy fruits (plush), fruit forward without being jammy, excellent mouthfeel (grip). Very enjoyable now, and could age 3 years. Make it a multi-bottle purchase.
Appearance: Clear, Deep red-violet
Nose: Clean, pronounced blackberry, black cherry, plum, strawberry, sweet oak, and mineral.
Palate: Dry, medium-plus acidity and tannin, full body. Flavors of blackberry, black cherry, black currant, blueberry pie, plum skins, black raspberry, minerality, most appropriate oak in the background and on the finish. Long finish.
Conclusion: Very good.
Commentary: Winner Winner Chicken Dinner. Big round multifaceted dark juicy fruits (plush), fruit forward without being jammy, excellent mouthfeel (grip). Very enjoyable now, and could age 3 years. Make it a multi-bottle purchase.
5 people found it helpfulNov 11th, 2014
$25.99, a deep purple/ruby color with lush red and black fruits, licorice, vanilla and mocha; solid acidity and silky tannins keep the fruit in check. Full-bodied and delicious
$25.99, a deep purple/ruby color with lush red and black fruits, licorice, vanilla and mocha; solid acidity and silky tannins keep the fruit in check. Full-bodied and delicious
2 people found it helpfulJan 30th, 2015
We have had the 2011, 2012, and 2013 vintages in 2014, 2015, and 2016, respectively. All needed to open up a bit, but after some time breathing drank very smoothly. Very rich reds.
We have had the 2011, 2012, and 2013 vintages in 2014, 2015, and 2016, respectively. All needed to open up a bit, but after some time breathing drank very smoothly. Very rich reds.
Jan 31st, 2016
Value wine of the year for me. Let's call it a sonoma Bordeaux. Nose of fresh red cherries with a palate of berries this has complexity and smoothness at a very attractive price point. Vanilla and cedar on the finish with a streak of limestone that lingers
Value wine of the year for me. Let's call it a sonoma Bordeaux. Nose of fresh red cherries with a palate of berries this has complexity and smoothness at a very attractive price point. Vanilla and cedar on the finish with a streak of limestone that lingers
Apr 15th, 2015
Sonoma County, California, USA
