Violet, still young color. Oak black currant. Traditional elegancy. Balanced tannin and spiciness. Coffee. Sequoia Grove Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 18 @14800, Pieroth, 240203-240420
That’s US CS. A bit traditional French style. Complexity. @13365, Pieroth, 231117 — 3 months ago
Better than I expected - really quite nice. Somewhere between a nice villages burgundy and a very good Beaujolais- has some spice and fresh fruit to go along with some good earth and bitter notes. Pretty seamless. Would not have guessed this is at almost 8 years. — 23 days ago
This was great! 1hr+ decant. Dark red color. Dark fruit and rustic elements on the nose. Palate reminded me of all those great Bordeaux’s we had with dinners in London! Medium plus depth and medium finish, that had a high quality taste to it. Awesome!
Similar to my 7/3/22 note. — 3 months ago
Pleasantly surprised at how good this blend was considering the lower price point! The Zinfandel is the strongest taste I’m getting with strong cherry and tart tastes along with more subtle hints of cinnamon on some sips. An excellent wine with meat and greet on its own. Had NYE at Allora with Arancini, burrata and roasted peppers and braised beef with and without pasta. — 4 months ago
Decant about an hour — 19 days ago
Pear and wet stone tones. Good acidity and lasting finish — 2 months ago
1hr+ decant. Dark red color. Nice nose of cedar, dark cherries, and earth. Went downhill from there. Bigger tannins than expected with a tartness that overwhelmed. Minimal fruit and little depth with a near zero finish. Wasn’t over the hill, but just not up to expectations. — 4 months ago
Really enjoyable. Needed time to be balanced and this was good. — 4 months ago
Sipping Fine Wine
Vineyard sits on Willakenzie soils in the heart of the Yamhill Carlton AVA. Ruby red color with aromas of red and black fruits and spice, aged for 10 months in French oak. On the palate flavors of black cherry and raspberry with tobacco, herbs and earthy tones. Full-bodied, fine tannins, balanced, medium finish ending with big earthy spice notes. Nice now! Will age a bit! — 3 days ago