Flowers and chocolate. Rose, lavender, hibiscus and milk chocolate. Aging well. — a month ago
Reminded me more of a Willamette Pinot than a traditional Russian River Valley. More earth tones then berry, lighter color but still a high alcohol level. Definitely having again. — 3 months ago
Classic black cherry nose w hint of spice and oak. Great balance rich long finish — 12 days ago
Wow!! The finish!! 13% — 15 days ago
Real treat: RRV SB w/bottle age - fattened up nicely, super expressive nose of tropical fruit mingled w/grass & hay, snap pea some green citrus. Added weight gave it heft juxtaposed w/vibrant acidic backbone. Just flat out delicious, generous really strutting its stuff. — a month ago
Tropical fruits, custard cream, crisp finish. — a month ago
The nose showcasing the perfectly ripen fruits with a richness and freshness. More cherry notes than dark plum that one would expect from Napa. Intense flavors glides over the palate effortlessly like an Olympic ice skater. Silky tannins lead to long soaring finish.
A young elegant beauty.
— 3 months ago
Frank Artale
Worth the wait for the 2009. Dried fig, black cherry, anise,tobacco, violets, dust.. Tannins softened and just a little acid to keep things fresh. — 11 days ago