I always love wines from the Fiddlestix Vineyard. This seems like the softest and most accessible version I’ve ever had. Nose shows loads of moist humus and loam, a milk chocolate (surprising!), a slowly wilting green herbal thing, crushed rock, and dark cherry. Rich and very soft in the mouth, the acids are a little on the low side. It gives a lot of flavor, but lacks the complexity and tension I’d like to see. (Later update: I now see the alcohol listed on the back label is 14.8! . . . for a PN from SRH! Yikes! That explains a lot.) — 2 months ago
2017. Floral bouquet on the nose, punch of cherry cola. Black Forest gateau with kirsch and old leather. Herbal poultry blend on the finish. Rich and complex. Unami. — 3 months ago
Opaque ruby color with a thin garnet rim. Aromas of forest floor, bacon fat, fresh rosemary and mint, wet soil and black fruit. Flavors of black olive tapenade, tobacco, smoked meat, red, blue and black berries and roasted herbs. Hint of black pepper and salt on the long (and pleasantly sour) finish. Soft tannins and very bright acidity. Medium bodied and incredibly tertiary and savory. Nicely aged and concentrated. Very interesting and unique expression of the varietal. — a month ago
#vonsmammoth — 3 months ago
Bob Boyle
Apricot & honey on the nose, body creamy & rich with good mouthfeel and long finish with a note of hazelnut at the very end. This 10 year old held up extremely well — 18 days ago