Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Dark ruby color. Deep aromas of dried cherries, prunes, orange zest, tobacco and leather. The bold palate features dried dark cherries, ripe plum, black currant, coffee, mint, baking spices and vanilla. Long and velvety finish. Very concentrated and bold yet the tannins and texture are quite soft. Fresh acidity and wonderful balance. Full bodied and lush. Excellent! Thanks for the bottle, Kase! — 25 days ago

Jane Nuss

9.0

Plum, blackberry, cherry, vanilla, and tobacco on the nose. Earthy. Hint of smoke on the palate. Moderate acidity and smooth tannins.
— a month ago

Nathan Renfro

9.8

This was a fantastic wine. Nose is hard to discern. But after a 30 min decant, the wine opens beautifully to ripe blue fruit, blackberry and hints of red fruit. Lovely mouthfeel. Just easy drinking, great ripe fruit forward wine. I see why JS gave it a 99. Loved it! — a month ago

Jess

9.4

Medium-deep ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of herbs, roasted veggies, peppercorn.
Dry. Flavors of roasted vegetables, roasted herbs, thyme, peppercorn, tobacco. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 3 days ago

John Malcolm

9.2

Cherry cola, cassis, strawberries, leather, tobacco, and soft spices. — 20 days ago

with Joy

Craig Marino

9.2

Wonderful; smooth and great balance — 22 days ago

Katie Gaddis

9.6

Licorice, some mild black fruit on the nose, medium to full body, some remaining tanin, smooth and long finish. 2011 vintage in 2024 — 8 days ago

Mike Holzer

9.5

Mini reunion jazz fest. Class of 98. Chrrry tobacco on nose with a bit tobacco. Cinnamon clove. Nice mouthful cherry tobacco. Long length. Beauty in a bottle! — 14 days ago

with Aran

Alan Snitow

9.3

Astonishing nose — 13 days ago

Marius Milner

9.5

Bought a bottle at Eataly where they claimed this grape was saved from extinction. Black cherry nose and fruity finish. Delicious and unique. — 2 months ago