Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Blend of mostly Syrah with a splash of Petit Verdot, Clairette Blanche, Graciano and Viognier, may vary a bit from year to year. Deep Ruby with purple hues, big aromas of dark fruits, cedar and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, plum & blueberry with notes of vanilla, licorice and smoke. Fine tannins, long finish, great mouthfeel ending with fruit, herbs and spice. — 9 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

8.9

1966 vintage. Last tasted 9.20.23. That bottle was a little "chunkier." This one was more refined. Decanted and tasted nearly immediately and throughout a 2 hour window. Throwing the expected kitchen sink's worth of sed. Color initially seemed lighter, like 30+ year old red Burg but ended up being a tad darker than that. Light-medium body. Earth, summer dirt and Valrhona chocolate in the nose. All this plus dried cherries in the frontal palate finish. Not much to speak of on the back end. Rated that 9.20.23 bottle an 8.8 and this is slightly better. Still...a definite rush to crush this. 11.11.23. — a year ago

Todd Anderson

9.1

Opened up nicely after ~1 hour and drank really nicely. very good dirt+fruit balance that I enjoyed. — 4 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.6

Blend of Grenache (78%), Mourvèdre (11.5%), Touriga National (7%) and Petite Sirah (3.5%). Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of kirsch, herbs and graphite. Black berry/currant flavors with notes of black pepper, those fresh herbs and graphite. Pleasant earthy flavor on the finish Full bodied and powerful but quite austere and elegant at the same time. Intense complexity and depth. Incredible!! Thanks for sharing, Petey P!, — 2 months ago

Marc M

9.3

Leather, dirt, rocks, ripe plums. — 3 years ago

Phil Kessling

9.5

One of the most memorable wines ever. First thing I noticed was the color, very pale garnet. Spice and wet dirt on the nose, very little fruit. The palate was amazing: rusted iron and sandalwood. Each sip was more and more compelling. A wine that you want to drink slowly and to savor. Only 1 bottle, unfortunately. — 4 years ago

Yash Gala

9.1

Good wine. Didn't have it at the right temperature but it had good potential. Deep, blackberries, noticeable tanins.. — 6 months ago

Phyllis DeJaynes

8.9

Complex taste paired well with food. Did not like it straight out of the bottle, but enjoyed it after aeration. Easy drinking! from Jake! — 10 months ago

Hannah Clark

9.0

Juicy with hints of dried cherries, drinkable 👍🏼 — 4 years ago

K L

9.0

Good showing for a just released wine. Young but opened nicely. Deep and earthy. Lots of Rutherford dirt flavor. Would be good to stock up on to have and age — 5 years ago

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