Cool climate Syrah with only 12% alcohol. Light body, high tannin and lean. Black pepper notes in the finish. More elegance and less power than typical for the grape. — a month ago
Another classic Syrah on west coast better on day three. Violets, sticks, mint, olive, almonds?, blueberries. I get a strawberry mint on a savory grilled meat dish kind of flavor but zero smoke or burnt flavor. Outstanding! — 19 days ago
Well-made single varietal cabernet grown near Monte Bello. Smooth blackberry and graphite. Round and medium weight mouthfeel. Less complexity given the single varietal but made with finesse. — a month ago
Lovely, but the Ceritas 2015 was streets ahead. — 9 days ago
Dark and spicy — 9 days ago
Beautiful expression of the local Sonoma Coast terroir (loam and schist soils) though made in an Old World style (foot stomping?). Fruit-forward cranberry, grape notes, light acidity and gentle tannins. — a month ago
Bright berry rose with great acid backbone — a month ago
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Still on A-R Old-Gamay Gate. Similar weight to the 20, but more mid-palate fruit and less bitter. Menopausal. — 15 days ago