Nice warm CabS aromatics - black fruit, a touch of herbs, a savoury, darker undergrowth edge.
On the palate this is velvety smooth. Amazing quality of tannins - sandy, dusty fine, juicy & fresh. With layers of dark, creamy, slightly plush fruit on top. Impeccably balanced and with nice depth. A minty hint of+ a touch of vanilla & spice.
Unmistakably Tuscan yet nicely Cabernet in parallel. What a lovely wine! — 5 months ago
Delicious well balanced — 7 months ago
Surprise gem of the night. What a beautiful wine. Gorgeous Sangiovese — 5 months ago
Lovely lovely lovely! Tulip, apple?, olive, earthy. My perfect flavor profile — 7 months ago
[Tasted on January 6, 2024 at etc. in Nashville]
Purchased during visit to the winery in October 2017. 2014 was a warm vintage in Willamette Valley. Le Pre du Col vineyard is located in Ribbon Ridge AVA. Red plum, cherry and blueberry fruit, with forest floor, spice and cedar notes. — 8 months ago
Clean, not too much taking, bright cherry — 3 months ago
Yum fun and natural? Very full and fizzy. Grape and minerals — 3 months ago
Hot nose, big floral, fat berry, tar, chocolate. Medium dry tannins, lots of oak, takes away a bit from the fruit. Tight. Needs to breathe. I’ll wait to score. After two hours it’s put on weight. Fruit came out and tannins became well integrated. I’d have given it a 87-88 on opening but now it’s a solid 92. — 5 months ago
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2018 vintage. Solid but unexciting. Medium body. Hit within the next decade as this lacks the structure to cellar long-term. If you've still got the 2016 vintage, let that one sleep. 8.28.24. — 10 days ago