What a great opportunity to taste with Greg today and see some of his library wines going back to this 2005 vintage. Quickly double decanted for sediment and it is showing well 11 years after release with just a hint of tertiary characteristics. Massive aromatics of cherry pie, cola, kirsch and sandalwood. Smoky caramel flavors linger in the finish. I’m finding the ripeness to be right on the edge, but it has retained some nice acidity. Bright fruit and quintessential California personality. Unfined and unfiltered, overall just a very delicious and honest wine.
What a great opportunity to taste with Greg today and see some of his library wines going back to this 2005 vintage. Quickly double decanted for sediment and it is showing well 11 years after release with just a hint of tertiary characteristics. Massive aromatics of cherry pie, cola, kirsch and sandalwood. Smoky caramel flavors linger in the finish. I’m finding the ripeness to be right on the edge, but it has retained some nice acidity. Bright fruit and quintessential California personality. Unfined and unfiltered, overall just a very delicious and honest wine.
May 10th, 2018
Reviewed upon opening. Structured and firm still, yet a tad hot on the nose and palette with kirsch and anise flavors. Nice complements of herbal tea, mushroom, pine needle, underbrush with a charming balance with will likely take over with a little air time on the bottle. In a good place yet could go another 2-3 years nicely. Wonderful wine
Reviewed upon opening. Structured and firm still, yet a tad hot on the nose and palette with kirsch and anise flavors. Nice complements of herbal tea, mushroom, pine needle, underbrush with a charming balance with will likely take over with a little air time on the bottle. In a good place yet could go another 2-3 years nicely. Wonderful wine
May 31st, 2016So sad to see Greg end his label because his wines are the real deal, authentic California with incredible balance and sensitivity. Will miss these wines. My final 2007 bottle.
So sad to see Greg end his label because his wines are the real deal, authentic California with incredible balance and sensitivity. Will miss these wines. My final 2007 bottle.
Aug 23rd, 2015
Unbelievable. Spice, tart cherry, very elegant. Had with pork tenderloin. Heaven.
Unbelievable. Spice, tart cherry, very elegant. Had with pork tenderloin. Heaven.
Jun 18th, 2014
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
