Saw that @Greg Ballington cracked open a few of these yesterday and it jogged my memory that he had sent me one in a trade. Winemaker here is Grant Long Jr, who is best known for his personal label, Aonair (a household favorite). Thanks for the introduction, Greg!
Dark purple in the glass. At pop and pour, aromatics of grape jelly toast, blueberries & blackberry truffles were huge. Front and mid palate were an extension of the nose...grape jelly toast kept coming to mind, along with plums and black licorice. A tad hot with some spice on the finish. Texture is very nice after about an hour decant. Have yet to drink a Grant Long Jr wine I don't like. This will hit all cylinders in about 3 years. 👌
Saw that @Greg Ballington cracked open a few of these yesterday and it jogged my memory that he had sent me one in a trade. Winemaker here is Grant Long Jr, who is best known for his personal label, Aonair (a household favorite). Thanks for the introduction, Greg!
Dark purple in the glass. At pop and pour, aromatics of grape jelly toast, blueberries & blackberry truffles were huge. Front and mid palate were an extension of the nose...grape jelly toast kept coming to mind, along with plums and black licorice. A tad hot with some spice on the finish. Texture is very nice after about an hour decant. Have yet to drink a Grant Long Jr wine I don't like. This will hit all cylinders in about 3 years. 👌
Jun 19th, 2017
A little sour cherry in the nose, a little harsh on the palate. A little cassis in the palate but needs some time to air out and integrate more fully. High alcohol in the palate I hope it wears off.
A little sour cherry in the nose, a little harsh on the palate. A little cassis in the palate but needs some time to air out and integrate more fully. High alcohol in the palate I hope it wears off.
Nov 30th, 2015
Received en échange with @Greg Ballington. One of Grant Long Jr’s wines.
This displays his trademark fruit forward style with remarkable purity. It isn’t over oaked and not saccharine on the palate.
A big win.
Received en échange with @Greg Ballington. One of Grant Long Jr’s wines.
This displays his trademark fruit forward style with remarkable purity. It isn’t over oaked and not saccharine on the palate.
A big win.
Jul 22nd, 2018
Napa Valley, California, USA
