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8.8

Cleaning out the cellar, found this one. Formed in 1979 by Peter Lehmann to assist the grape growers of the region who at the time were facing financial ruin, they now enjoy the rewards of longstanding friendships and loyalty. A blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot & Shiraz, deep Ruby with aromas of black fruit. On the palate black raspberry and currant flavors, toasty oak, savory with fine tannins. Medium finish ending with oaky notes. Hitting it’s prime now! Drink up! — 7 hours ago

Sipping Fine Wine

6.9

Dark Ruby with berry fruit and woody spice aromas. On the palate flavors of blackberry, spice and oak.Tannins are ripe and bite a bit, medium finish ending with woody character overpowering fruit. Pass. Tasting Sample. — a day ago

Sipping Fine Wine

7.5

Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and spice. The palate shows dried fruits, plums, blackberries with herb notes and cedar. The finish is about medium length, firm tannins, noted oak and acidity. Just ok! Tasting Sample. — 2 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.1

Organic (no added sulfates), Ruby with aromas of black fruits and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with black pepper spice. Drying tannins, medium finish with spicy ending. — 8 hours ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

A blend of 56% Merlot, 36% Cab Sauv, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cab Franc, dark Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, sweet herb and earthy spice. On the palate flavors of cherry, ripe blackberry and currants with notes of cacao and sweet herbs. Long finish, soft ripe tannins ending with earthy mineral. Drink now & over next few years. — a day ago

Sipping Fine Wine

7.5

Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and spice. The palate shows ripe cherry and plums with herb notes and cedar. The finish is about medium length, firm bold tannins, noted oak and acidity. Just ok! Tasting Sample. — 2 days ago

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8.5

Mostly Cab Sauvignon, with some Merlot and Syrah, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruit and smoky herbs. On the palate black cherry and blackberry flavors with spicy mineral notes. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with a slight mineral character. — a day ago

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6.1

Dark Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and herb spice. On the palate barely ripe dark berry flavors with herb, spice and gritty tannins. Short grainy finish. Not a fan, Pass, not worth it. Tasting Sample. — a day ago

Sipping Fine Wine

7.0

Deep Ruby with aromas of pronounced earthy herb spices. The palate shows black cherry with pungent oaky tomato leaf spice. Tannins are biting and sticky, leaving a medium(-) finish ending with a heavy spicy character. In a word “pass.” Tasting Sample. — a day ago

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9.2

Part of their "Blue Series," Isabelle, named after the birth of Jim’s daughter in 1995, was first top end Pinot Noir that was a blend from different locations, 6 in 2015. Ruby, Aromas of berry fruits with citrus, herbs & floral notes, aged for 2 years in new French Oak. On the palate layers of gentle ripe fruit flavors of raspberry and cherry with citrus and oak wrapped in gentle spice. Wine has great depth, soft tannins, well integrated, savory, long ending with a nice mouthfeel. Very Nice! Last bottle! — 2 days ago