Voluminous and layered, this wine pretty much stayed unchanged since I last had it about 2 years ago. The sweet and dense fruit core is especially impressive.
Every bottling coming out of this winery is well crafted. Highly recommended. — 5 years ago
The nose started off with subtle aromas of blueberries and scent of perfume, then gaining complexity with black currants, dates, herbs, spices, vanilla, and hint of smoke. Tastes echoed the nose but have a ripe and syrupy feel. Full body. Warm and velvety with polished tannins bringing home the long spicy finish.
This is the 5th different bottle I’ve had from this boutique winery. They can’t do no wrong. 274 cases made. — 5 years ago
The 15’ bottling sees Petit Verdot leading this Bordeaux blend at 32%, with 26% CS, 26% Merlot, 13% CF, and 3% Malbec.
Complex and deep nose of blackberry, cassis, fig, dry pine cone, dark soy source, butterscotch, thyme, black pepper, with hint of violet. The palate, while delicious and smooth, lacks the depth I expected. Finely grained tannins lead to a long peppery finish.
377 cases made. — 4 years ago
One of the best wines I had in New Zealand, delicious! — 5 years ago
Ruby red. cranberry. Red licorice. Spice. Jammy. — 5 years ago
Dried black cherry, just the right amount of age. Little menthol and oxidation. Tasty dark chocolate mid palate, mild va finish. Delicious! — 6 years ago
From magnum. Switching in between the 2016 cab and this Rhone blend, I actually like this better. Though not overly complex, the delicious red and blue fruits, gentle acidity, and silky tannins were seamless. Throwing in the sense of earth, here we have a subtle and elegant bottle. — 4 years ago
The 2015 Improv is a rich and brooding wine compared to the 2014 vintage that I can remember. Blackberry jam, stewed plum, burnt brown sugar, cedar, vanilla, and light herbs. Big body and dense texture. Wish for a brighter acidity, but the depth of flavor and lingering long finish more are more than made up for it.
47% Merlot, 29% Petite Sirah, and 24% Petit Verdot. — 5 years ago
Ryan Taylor
Ripe red raspberry, soft tannins, a wonderful wine! — 6 months ago