Sine Qua Non
Jinete Bajo Vin de Paille Roussanne 2008
Good things do come in small packages
Sounds sublime @Roman Sukley. Another example that I have not heard of.
Herman Story
Milk & Honey Tempranillo Blend 2014
Been awhile since I opened one of Russell's wines. It has come out swinging in all its full throttle, teeth staining, mouth coating glory. Black berry, cherry kirsch, charred meat, leather, spice. Layers upon layers upon layers with the structure and acidity to go the distance. — 8 years ago
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Harlan Estate
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1993
It’s just a Bordeaux blend @Ron R I doubt the Petit Verdot exceeds 5%.....I don’t know why Delectable identified it that way
@Ron R , what @Bill Bender said. I didn’t even catch it until I saw your comment.
Oh cool, guys. When I saw it, I thought, really??? I tasted a great PV from an Aussie producer... basket pressed from Pirramima (may require spell-check). But yes, Bill, as I recall, PV is typically used for blending.
Sine Qua Non
Covert Fingers Pinot Noir 2004
Gorgeous wine, beautiful pic, and fantastic notes. Need to get my hands on this. PS: didn’t realize Manfred named this after our own @Bill Bender
I’ve had the Hollering ‘M and the No. 6 but they are both from Oregon fruit. I’ve never had an SQN Pinot noir that uses central coast grapes. How extraordinary to produce a balanced PN at 15% abv!! And yes @Joe Lucca covert fingers does capture my essence 😏
Herman Story
Casual Encounters Syrah Blend
In a really good place right now. Blackberry and black cherry give way to mushroom, herbs and forest floor. Tannins are silky and integrated. Full and round on the palette. There are times when I think I'm buying too much wine and consider leaving Russel's list. Then I open a bottle like this and see that I could never do that. — 8 years ago
Tyler Christensen
When popped the nose was red cherry, cola and cherry compote. After a couple hours of air the wine has evolved into black cherry with some secondary herbal notes. This is drinking incredibly well now. Don’t hold for long. — 7 years ago