The medium purple tint looks nice, but the nose plays rough. A highly perfumed funk dotted by violets and coffee grounds is interesting, if a little off-putting. In a Syrah it might be more welcome. There is a lot of heat right after pouring, with big tannins that might be expected from a much heartier grape. Things settle down in a short time, but it never gets to a level that might be called elegant. Candied blackberry and plum are a surprise on the palate. There is more alcohol than I want with a Pinot, and a less complex palate too. Black tea notes show up eventually to help out, but it's still too grapey and too brawny.
The medium purple tint looks nice, but the nose plays rough. A highly perfumed funk dotted by violets and coffee grounds is interesting, if a little off-putting. In a Syrah it might be more welcome. There is a lot of heat right after pouring, with big tannins that might be expected from a much heartier grape. Things settle down in a short time, but it never gets to a level that might be called elegant. Candied blackberry and plum are a surprise on the palate. There is more alcohol than I want with a Pinot, and a less complex palate too. Black tea notes show up eventually to help out, but it's still too grapey and too brawny.
2 people found it helpfulApr 18th, 2015
Tried this again. Red fruit, cherries and strawberries with spice. The palate shows red fruits, a touch of oak and wild acidity and noted earthiness brings this wine to a medium finish. Not overly complex, nothing special but reasonable value. Drinks well with lighter meals.
Tried this again. Red fruit, cherries and strawberries with spice. The palate shows red fruits, a touch of oak and wild acidity and noted earthiness brings this wine to a medium finish. Not overly complex, nothing special but reasonable value. Drinks well with lighter meals.
May 29th, 2016
Fruity—crushed cherry, leaves, cotton candy. Drank on home leave, December 2017.
Fruity—crushed cherry, leaves, cotton candy. Drank on home leave, December 2017.
Dec 31st, 2017
Sonoma County, California, USA
