First day insipid. Second day brilliant structure and balance. How is this possible — 6 months ago
Bright gold. Inviting nose and medium full palate of lightly carameled apple, butterscotch, and white pepper. Medium plus acidity brightens it all from entry to medium short finish. The "popcorny" element of previous vintages has gone away in favor of a more balanced fruit to oak to malo ratio yielding a lighter version of the big Carneros style of Robert Lloyd's namesake offering. Very nice if you like this style. Drink now. — 10 months ago
Lovely lemon and slight oak, trace amount of pear and peach. — 2 months ago
Pale-medium, straw color.
Aromas of toasted brioche, lemon.
Dry. Flavors of lemon/lime, white peach, custard, buttered brioche. Rich & creamy.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 8 months ago
Electricity in a bottle. Screaming acidity, wet rock, green apple, lemon zest. — 2 years ago
Surprisingly nice for the price point, lemon zest, a bit buttery on its own, but a nice pairing with fish and spicy tacos. — 3 months ago
Baking spices, nutmeg and coriander up front. Eucalyptus, slight vanilla, but you also get huge wafts of tomato bisque, savory charcuteries. Family owned property does not mess around. . Big fruit. Medium acid that lingers long. So happy I picked up two bottles. 14.7% — 2 years ago
Brian
2018 vintage in September 2024 — a month ago