Al Shikoh

9.3

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Al Shikoh

9.1

100% Maresh Vineyard Pinot Noir sourced from a 1/3 acre experimental block planted in 2000 at the northern end of the vineyard with a mix of Dijon, Pommard, and Waldenswil clones. Dry farmed and wild yeast fermented with élevage in 1/3 new French oak. 13% ABV. — 4 days ago

Al Shikoh

9.0

Medium dark magenta. Aromas of raspberries, violets, and baking spices. This ripe vintage is surprisingly fleshy but maintains great acidity and offers flavors of bitter cherry finishing with subtle drying tannins. Sourced from a 12 acre parcel called Château Gaillard, it’s made from a combination of whole clusters fermented in stainless steel and destemmed clusters fermented in used 500 L oak barrels. 13% ABV. $21. — 13 days ago

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Al Shikoh

8.8

Al had this 6 hours ago

Al Shikoh

9.1

Lovely floral notes accompanied by strawberry, cranberry, and chili peppers. Light to medium bodied Chinon style Cabernet Franc sourced from Eevee Vineyard in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon. — 4 days ago

Al Shikoh

9.2

Medium golden core with slightly watery rim. Aromas of pear, bruised Golden Delicious apple, white flowers, and lees with hints of buttered popcorn and only modest new oak. Medium bodied on the palate with good acidity offering flavors of Golden Delicious apple and lemon curd leading to a slow, slightly mineral finish of medium length. Made from estate fruit which was barrel fermented then aged 17 months in 35% new French oak. 13.3% ABV. — 8 days ago

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Al Shikoh

9.2

Inky purple in the glass with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, crushed violets, licorice, and smoke. Big and rich black and blue fruits on the palate with good length. Medium+ acidity with prominent tannins of silky texture. Made from Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre sourced from the Fulldraw Vineyard located right behind the estate Booker Vineyard. This is the last vintage of this bottling as in the future this fruit will go into the Oublie cuvée. I love Eric Jensen’s full throttle but not over the top style. 15.1% ABV. $75. — 15 days ago

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Al Shikoh

9.2

Fleshy with dark fruit, licorice, and polished tannins. 14.4% ABV. — 6 hours ago

Al Shikoh

8.7

Medium yellow hue with aromas of pear, pineapple, honeysuckle, and lees. Medium bodied although a bit oily and flabby in the mouth. Sourced primary from the Y block of the Bien Nacido Vineyard, the Chardonnay is blended with 5% of the Rhône varieties Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. The fruit is whole cluster pressed, barrel fermented, then aged 9 months on the lees in 15% new French oak. Drank from a 375 mL bottled under screwcap. 13.4% ABV. $20. — 5 days ago

Al Shikoh

9.4

Fully opaque ruby core fading to amber rim. Intense aromas and flavors of black truffles accompanied by plum, black cherry, tobacco, and potpourri. High acidity, soft tannins, and incredible length. Made from 100% Tempranillo sourced from vines over 100 years old. Fermented in small French oak casks then aged 14 months in new French oak barriques. 14.5% ABV. — 15 days ago

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