Over three years since I opened up the first bottle. Still young-ish but much easier to drink after a quick decant of half an hour. All the typical scents and taste of C9DP. Very balanced. Clearly from a warm climate but retaining ample freshness. Like it a lot. Hope I can keep my hands off it in the coming years to check in on the remaining bottles every couple of years — 3 months ago
Bubble bath — 7 months ago
2022 vintage from Costco. Solid Garnacha-style everyday red — 12 days ago
Tart cherry with smoke and leather notes. Opens up nicely. Paired with strip steaks. — 2 months ago
Easy drinking, had it with a curry, prob not the best pairing 🤔 — 6 months ago
Defines that appellation on a high note. — a month ago
I would not have dared to drink this so young — but it was delicious, fresh & complex, — a month ago
AK - 4.5
CK - 4.5 — 3 months ago
Ray Vanderhoff
Blend of Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). Medium ruby/garnet color with a slight brick colored rim. Aromas and flavors of dried cherries, currants, boysenberries and blueberries with notes of orange zest, graphite and violets. Pleasant long finish. Soft tannins and creamy/velvety texture. Extremely well balanced. Silky tannins. Aging gracefully. — 15 days ago