Feb 2023. Still deep maroon at 16 years. Tannins are mostly absorbed, acidity is fresh. Earthy fruit. A 20+ year wine most probably. — 3 months ago
Mild aromas of black cherry and herbs, medium body with fruit forward black cherry and herbs...tastes like it smells, and amazing with Italian food! — 6 months ago
Dark rich fruit. — 15 days ago
I called French Grenache or Pinot. Not too upset with that call. Very ripe red fruit. Malty. Paul and pizza. — 5 months ago
Nose: black pepper, plums, strawberry, slate
Taste: figs, dark chocolate, raisin, violet, mint
Good strong, but not overpowering, tannins, low acidity — 5 months ago
Like a cross breed of fresh Loire Cab Franc and dusty Langhe Nebbiolo.
Lots of little notes that don't often socialize. Graphite, pencil shavings, cherry leather, old attic and moth balls, and cedar lining and a creeping pyrazine thing that takes an extra 7-8 extra seconds to say hello. And also blackberries, crushed rose petals, and salty volcanic soil.
All wrapped up in a big tannin tortilla. — 2 months ago
Dark red purple: color to the rim and near black core. Inviting nose of blueberry cobbler in a new wooden bowl. Firm tannins lead the full-bodied palate which echoes the nose adding a dark graphite-like mineral note and a bit of tarry bitterness. Medium plus acidity balances it all to yield an excellent, rustic wine for heartier fare, especially Mediterranean. Drink now through 2028. — 5 months ago
Outstanding. Great value — 7 months ago
Mark McAndrews
Soft, fruity, forward — a month ago