Nick Brandon

8.7

Deep dark ruby with a sunset blush rim.
A sort of sweet maple on the nose.
Black cherry chocolate, root beer, sassafras, coalesce into an earthy, medium-long finish. Herbaceous, mineral tannins provide background structure. — 2 days ago

Nick Brandon

9.0

Translucent ruby with an orange rim.
Dark, sour, fresh berries on the nose.
Medium-light bodied with a medium finish. — 5 months ago

Nick Brandon

9.1

Dark, inky crimson with a pale rose rim.
Bouquet of a forest of brambles and vegetables.
A sort of salinity sits in the center of the flavor, rounded out by other mineral complexities. The finish is medium-long with some acidity. — 5 months ago

Nick Brandon

9.7

One of my first pais.
Translucent garnet.

Medium full body with rich cherry flavor. Chewy and dry. However, the fruit notes provide an air of sweetness. — 2 days ago

Nick Brandon

7.9

Cranberry color with a tawny rim.
Faint cherries and cream on the nose.
Across the palate there are hints of fruit and darker, leathery notes. Dark and inky tasting.
Paired with a cold cut Italian sandwich. — 9 days ago

Nick Brandon

9.4

Dark, rosy color with a magenta rim.
Prominent yet developed oak, savory on the nose.
Chewy and sour, cherry pie. Medium high acid with a medium body and long tight finish. — 5 months ago

Nick Brandon

9.2

Magenta color with light rose rim.
Fresh forest bouquet, pine needles, unfamiliar fruit.
Dark chocolate and herbaceous on the palate.
Paired with burgers, hotdogs, broken cork. — 7 months ago

Nick Brandon

9.5

Pale yellow-green with little pigmentation.
A familiar perfume invites a palate that is incomparable. Maybe saffron?
Immediate fresh green nightshade like bell peppers and even the umami of tomato wash the tongue. — 3 days ago

Nick Brandon

9.4

Nearly opaque crimson color.
Rich bouquet with tannins present.
Immediately spiced on the palate with an earthy, cocoa, herbaceous, candied, fertilized quality.
Lots of gentle chocolate rounded out by dark, fresh fruit. — 4 months ago

Nick Brandon

9.6

Inky crimson color, high opacity, tawny rim.

Mushroom, forest, petrichor, cinnamon as a matter olfactory.

Thick, medium to full bodied, light acid

Lots to consider with this varietal.
Green pepper, smoky peanut...like piles of dried leaves. — 5 months ago