Joseph LaPanna

9.1

Shows a deep and resonating ruby red hue. The nose brings all things cherry; black cherry, red cherry, cherry cola, etc. Medium bodied the wine exhibits raspberry, bing cherry, plum and earthy mushrooms. The tannins are fine but firm and the finish is long and laced with tart pomegranate and anise! — a year ago

Joseph LaPanna

9.1

Deep ruby in color offering aromas of strawberry,ripe cherry, forest floor and underbrush. The palate is dusty with cherry, blackberry, and cola. Lively acidity and a long finish. Tasted twice 12 months apart. — a year ago

Joseph LaPanna

9.0

Opaque garnet with a bright, clean rim. Dusty cherry, Violet's and sage fill the nose. Medium plus body, medium acidity and velvety tannins fill the palate with being cherry, raspberry, porcini mushrooms and wet earth. The finish lingers with a cherry cola bite. — a year ago

Joseph LaPanna

9.1

Medium garnet in color the nose is bright, intense and purfumed with raspberry, cherry and dried earth. Medium bodied with medium minus acidity the tannins are gentle but firm. Cherry cola, pomegranate and cranberry are rounded out with porcini mushrooms and anise seed. A soft minerality holds the finish until the end. — a year ago

Joseph LaPanna

8.9

Pale pink in color. The nose is laced with strawberries and cream, acacia flowers and peaches. The palate leads of with a tangy acidity followed by red currant, blood orange and guava. The finish brings a plethora of minerals. Nice summer sipper! — a year ago

Joseph LaPanna

9.3

Dark with a dense ruby core. Carrying a bouquet of plum, cherry, clove and tobacco. Medium bodied, elegant with balanced acidity and a beautiful freshness. It opens with blueberry pie, plum, black cherry and mint. The finish lingers with hints of Bay and graphite. — a year ago

Joseph LaPanna

9.2

Deep and inky from core to rim. Blackberry, black cherry and toffee permiate the nose. Rich, powerful, and opulent in the mouth, awash with brambly black fruit, tobacco, roasted meat and smoke. The finish, long and intertwined, carries supple tannins and minerals for what seems like forever! — a year ago

Joseph LaPanna

9.4

Only black from edge to edge. Intense aromas of black fruit plum compote, black pepper and vanilla. The ripeness of the fruit brings natural acidy to the party of black and blue fruit. The finish hangs on for an eternity with dried herbs, dusty gravel and molasses. If Darth Viader drinks wine, this would be his favorite! — a year ago

Joseph LaPanna

9.0

Dark purple with an opaque rim. Bright plum, cherry and sage on the nose. Tannic and young with medium to medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is full, slightly chalky with bright plum, dark cherry, smoke, and leather. The finish is moderate with a menthol tinge. — a year ago

Joseph LaPanna

9.2

Deep purple in color. Dense and extracted nose of black and blue fruit, licorice and dark chocolate. Weighty and masculine in style with pronounced ripe fruit, cedar, saddle leather and coffee. The tannins are big and grippy and the finish long with hints of pension shavings. — a year ago