Sauvignon Blanc fruit w a natural wine funk and fuller mouthfeel. Pear skin, oxidized apple, raw honey, musty cheese, creme brûlée (w/o malolactic fermentation, no less). The full body and acidity is an incredible balance. It tastes like a spring wind full of polen mixed with a funky cheese in a dark bar. — 8 years ago
At Florimond. Rue de la Motte Piquet Paris — 12 years ago
Who said sauv blancs can’t be incredible? Ripe white peaches, wildflower aroma, beautiful structure & color. — 6 years ago
Soft opening some smoke. Slight tannins. Easy drinking — 8 years ago
Bought at bin 201 Oregon wine tasting. Drank New Year's Eve w/ Chris and Steve. Rich. Delicious. Cherry. — 9 years ago
Retasting eight months later, my last bottle. Ruby red, very good clarity. Black currant and red berry fruit leather notes in nose. Blackberry and cherry flavors initially. Mild skin astringency in finish, with white pepper emerging after 15 minutes. Black currant, plum, mint and a touch of cola and earthiness emerge an hour after opening. Complex flavor profile. Chewy tannins too emerge, so best decant a couple of hours. A little more acidic brightness wouldn’t hurt though. Maybe Tempranillo can be a Pacific Northwest thing... — 6 years ago
Light and smooth. Medium tannin. Dry and not acidic. — 9 years ago
Kevin Mullally
Herbaceous. Nose is fruity but palate less so — 3 years ago