This time was definitely better than previous one. More fruit and nuisance. Maybe needs more time to develope? — 5 months ago
If you like this type of red this will be in your wheelhouse. — 5 years ago
Wine club wine. Delicious enjoyed in 10/2020 on staycation — 6 years ago
First bottle of the 2018s. After 30 min decant, still very tight. I’m betting this vintage needs more time. Will let it sit and update. — a month ago
Vine & Brew — 4 months ago
Loved it. Lush, bold flavors soft finish. — 5 years ago
Decanted 45 min though think it needs more time, very young wine. Very aromatic fruit when opening the bottle. Dark red fruit - black cherry and plum, raspberry; chocolate, coffee, graphite, pepper, plush tannins, well integrated acidity, high ABV but hides it well. Medium finish. Will be interesting to see this evolve over next few years in the cellar. — 6 years ago
Very elegant, silk, medium body, French oak, sexy and mature — 6 years ago
Darker and richer in flavor than most merlots. Great finish. Nice acidic backbone, very nice. — 5 years ago
By the glass with lunch, no formal notes. First time ever trying Khikhvi and I can imagine this is how wine was made 1000 years ago. Obviously extended skin contact with a copper salmon color. Funky fresh nose and complex on the palate with all sorts of interesting fruit and non-fruit things going on. Acid and tannin providing good structure. Certainly a change of pace and quite enjoyable actually. — 6 years ago
excellent for the price! $30 at restaurant affiliated with brewery in Seattle (nine hats pizzeria). Cranberry/blackberry, dark chocolate, cedar. Easy drinker — 7 years ago
Norman
I am a softie for this wine. I just love its plush approach. Now others put this, in the batch of three Realms (calling it one), either first with me or third behind The Bard. They clearly are outliers and now outsiders (ha!). It worked with the citrusy starters and as a first glass of the night - wonderful. — 3 days ago