Jay Kline

9.0

Multiple bottles opened from the same source; all stored in ideal cellar conditions. The 2014 “Basarin” pours an almost turbid garnet color with an orange rim; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. Some light signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of bruised strawberries, a combination of dead and dried flowers, leather, mint and earth. Some VA. Showing some oxidation. On that palate, the wine is bone dry with medium+ tannin and high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose though I might add a slight Balsamic note. Medium finish. Despite presenting more advanced than I would expect, it came across fairly polished. This is my first experience with this producer so I’m curious if this is characteristic? This could also just be the 2014 vintage doing 2014 vintage things. If I had any of these, I would consider drinking them before 2029. — 12 days ago

Ted

9.1

Delicious to the last drop. Better the colder it gets. — a month ago

with Jeni

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Nose: pink roses.

Palate: so fresh. Pink rose juice. Elegant blackberries. Still young. Silky tanins. — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.6

Chilled and opened about an hour before dinner and allowed to gently come to temp. Served alongside charcoal grilled Thai sausage, sticky rice, coconut Thai curry, herb salad, shallot, lime, garlic, chiles. Tonight, this bottle was nothing short of remarkable. A deep golden color with gorgeous notes of squishy tropical fruit, white flowers, and turmeric. Wooly and waxy with acid for dayzzz. Stunning now but this bottle would show well through 2029 without breaking a sweat. — 20 days ago

Karyn Fricke

9.0

Aromas of soft citrus and peach with hints of minerals. Crisp acidity, good with roasted carrots, potatoes and chicken. Clean refreshing finish and a good value. — 15 days ago

Adriana

9.5

jasmine / passion fruit / wet clay — a month ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

Paulee. The style here is now less burly than it used to be. I like the newer lighter style. — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Tito yuca aaron wero andrian dany gtz — 9 hours ago

Ted

9.2

Awesome wine. Juicy with mouthwatering acidity. — 25 days ago

with Jeni

Emanuel Reitano

8.9

Would buy again under $35. Good mouth feel. Oxidative character on the nose, smells like the crust of an apple galette that’s been brushed with egg wash, or an undercooked challah french toast. Delicate bluish and greenish purples pop from the pale gold backdrop. Pretty tight bubbles but could be tighter. Could be dryer. Could be more acidic. If this had more minerality I’d love it. — a month ago