Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is an unusual CdP. In the sense that is is dark, thick and like chocolate for water.

My first of three bottles.

The nose shows a very light flaw, some soft VA, bandaid. The core is all dark currants, candied, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, both plums-heavier black, black raspberries, hints of raspberries & wafting strawberries. Chocolate cake w/ fudge frosting, incense, black pepper, black coffee, anise to black licorice, grilled meats, crushed rocks, lime-sandstone, dry herbs with floral candied dark, red flowers with liquid violets wrapped in lavender.

The palate reveals; dark currants, candied, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, both plums-heavier black, black raspberries, hints of raspberries, some pomegranate & wafting strawberries. Chocolate cake w/ fudge frosting, caramel, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanillin, incense, Christmas cake, red & dark cola, olive tapenade, black pepper, black coffee, anise to black licorice, smoke, grilled meats, soy sauce, crushed rocks, lime-sandstone, moist clay, dry herbs with dark, gentle dark spices, red& dark flowers with candied liquid violets wrapped in the same candied lavender, grand, round, rainfall acidity w/ a rich, lush, well balanced, nicely toned/structured, elegant finish that shows length that lasts 90-120 seconds and falls on chocolate cake, clay & spice.

Untypical for a CdP to be so thick, round, rich and a bit of wine candy.

93-95 with the meal.

Drink over the next 7-10 yrs and perhaps a couple to three yrs +. Greatly depends on storage and how you like your wines in age. — 11 days ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.3

Still catching up from two weeks ago. Well wasn’t this quite the joy! Slightly shy upon opening, with more red fruit on the palate. Developed considerably in the glass and bottle, filling out with black fruit and a tight, beautiful tannin core. Seems in a great place right now but with years ahead of it. — 4 days ago

Joel Lara

9.4

Upon opening, this seemed a bit disjointed, with muted fruit flavors and strong herbal notes. Decanting didn’t seem to help much, but day 2 it finally opened up nicely, with nice complexity and intensity on the palate. Cherry, raspberry, cassis, bay leaf, dried Italian herbs, anise, cloves, vanilla, cedar, earth, and balsamic notes all come through. Really tasty, but maybe a bit too intense. I can see this improving with a few more years of aging so the flavors coalesce and soften a bit more. — a month ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Wallys feng — a month ago

Paul J

9.6

1hr+ decant. Got better over the course of three hours. See previous notes. Had a little Spanish influence to it. This rocks! — 2 months ago

with Brooke

Norman

9.2

Nice. Tamed bramble. Not super intense or concentrated as I kinda remember but might have been a different vineyard that I am recalling. — 14 days ago

ESF

9.2

oh yeah baby, we're back - couple of ho hum vintages but this was fantastic! Delicate feminine expression, florals & red fruit & spice - med bodied, well integrated flavors, acidity & tannins... — 24 days ago

Boris Mathiszik

9.1

Classic Orin Swift. Delicious blend with unexpected twists. Boldness coming from the Petite Syrah. Black plum and gravel. Blackberry and cherry. Chewy tannins. — 10 days ago

K Brooks

9.1

Delicious red wine with cheese, crackers and potato chips on a wonderful trip to the Pacific Northwest. — a month ago

Michael Wehner

9.7

Probably my favorite rosé — a month ago

with Margaret

Helen Patrikis

8.9

Delicate peach, and a hint of bubble gum and lightly herbaceous on the nose. Nice acidity. Fresh and lovely. — a month ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on July 2, 2026 at Home]
— 2 months ago

Randy Fillingim

9.3

Popped this 2017 last night with my good friend of 55 years JK. He has a very good palette and we both agreed it was a very good wine. It paired well with a tri-tip on the grill. still may have a little bit more life in it. fruit forward . Nothing seem to be dried out. good depth, and balance.  — 6 days ago

Jol

9.4

Très puissant bonne année Ouvert depuis la veille — 6 hours ago

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.3

Tempier rose never disappoints. Paired with Salmon and Caesar salad — 4 days ago

Josh Carvo

9.3

Fruit but not to sweet Danna — 21 days ago

Andrea Watt

9.0

Lightly sweet but surprisingly tart with green apple and under ripe pineapple over a touch of citrus and acacia — a month ago

Todd Scurci

9.1

#rosé #napa — a month ago

with Annie

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2021 vintage. Medium body. Compact and muscular. No diversions currently. 7.8.26. — 2 months ago

Diane Ramcharan

9.7

Finally opening this one up! — 2 months ago

with Michael