It’s got that CA profile. Dusty earth and tooti frooti but also has some good spice. But yea, that CA profile. Elegant, sweet and balanced. Not big but small and pure. Nice. — 3 months ago
Solid Gruner Veltliner for $22? Yes! — 5 months ago
Beautiful nose and drinks better. Glad I bought a case. Will “test” it going forward. — 23 days ago
needed a few more years but has great structure — a month ago
wish i could have saved this, but it is all gone now — a month ago
Rustic and hearty and a little bit boxy until it loosens. It's shy aromatically. Earthy, bing cherries, prunes, and crushed rosemary.
Tannin, structure, and acid seem intact when a little give would do.
Cali wildness that doesn't feel quite as psychedelic as the Chardonnay (see previous note) — 5 months ago
Tyler Felous
One of Hirsch’s more rugged bottlings, being on the east ridge. Opened way to early. So much acidity and freshness overwhelmed the darker fruits you could tell sat beneath. Lots of promise. Will wait on the next one. — 14 days ago