Black currants, sweet oaky spices, cigar, coconut cream. Ripe, dark fruits, oaky spice (nutmeg, cinnamon), mild acidity, firm but smooth tannins. Some lingering grape candy.
A nice, affordable steak wine. — a month ago
Been a hot minute since we’ve had some river bench as it is mostly in our cellar. 10 years have treated this nicely, integrated fruit and smooth tannins, mix of red and blue berries, a little herbaceous, nice and complex! — 3 months ago
Lighter nose than AV. Smoother than AV with more balanced tannins. Really nice wine but will take the AV version for the price. — 2 months ago
On Celebrity cruise and at TW — 4 months ago
So consistent — a month ago
bone-dry finish mellowed by the ripe-apricot character, plus hints of toast and melted butter. — 4 months ago
Allison Lyzenga
Deep ruby; medium plus aromas of new leather, coconut, cocoa nibs, ripe red and black plums; high alcohol, high tannins — 19 hours ago