Joe Christenson

9.2

Deep garnet halo and ruby center. Earthy nose with fig and red fruit notes. Still plenty of acid, even after some decanting. It’s a 2018 vintage in 2025, so this can age for several more years. Dark cherry, fig, leather, tobacco, and plenty of tannin balance the rather boisterous acidity. It’s very good now but would be fun to try again in 6-7 years when the acid mellows. — 16 hours ago

Joe Christenson

9.2

Bright and lively. Green apple and green pear, fresh vegetable notes, chalky minerals and a hint of white peach sweetness. — 16 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.9

Red fruit, hibiscus, rhubarb, rose, plenty of acid against some mineral/floral character. Seems like it could use more integration despite its age. Drinking a 2017 in 2025. — a month ago

Joe Christenson

8.9

Bright red cherries, baking spices, plum, black pepper, and hints of vanilla cola. This vintage drinks brighter and more effervescent than others. Some blackberry and earthy notes provide depth. — 8 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.8

Simple and light. Lime, white peach, nectarine, clean slate minerals, floral notes. Not too complicated but does what I was hoping it would. Pairs nicely with a pasta with salmon and cream sauce. — 15 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.7

Light and fruit forward. Plenty of raspberry and fresh strawberry, with a little brambly fruit. Nose is fairly herbal. Simple on the palate. Reminds me of a light central coast Pinot noir. — a month ago

Joe Christenson

8.9

Tart cherry, mossy earth, raspberry and fresh strawberry, with some raisin notes. Leads with acidity but expresses depth. Better and more expressive as it opens. — 10 days ago

Joe Christenson

9.0

Lemon and lime, floral notes, and clean slate mineral. Well balanced and approachable. — 14 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.9

Plenty of red berry notes, eg tart cranberry and cherry. There’s an underlying minerality, plus some herbal and almost smokey notes. A unique approach for the region. — 21 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.8

Dark cherry, blueberry, cocoa, oak. Strong tannin to balance an acidic bite. Spices. Solid. — 2 months ago