Second time having this wine. I like it even more. Great expression of Anderson Valley. Lest fruit than I remember last time I had it, but still really really excellent. Drinkable now. Might need to revisit the other Black Kites I have at home.
Second time having this wine. I like it even more. Great expression of Anderson Valley. Lest fruit than I remember last time I had it, but still really really excellent. Drinkable now. Might need to revisit the other Black Kites I have at home.
1 person found it helpfulJan 14th, 2015
Cherry and black pepper on the nose, with a hint of menthol (eucalyptus). More spice than fruit. And OMG. Gorgeous! Not sure if the alcohol content , but it seems higher. Fully flavored, silky mouth feel. More of the cherry with raisin, and again lots of spice. A winner!
After breathing a bit, getting strawberries and some cedar on the palate, along with the aforementioned cherry and black pepper. This is almost 15% alcohol, and it shows. I feel that the alcohol content competes with the luscious flavors, and would have been much better with lower alcohol, but California winemakers love their powerhouse wines.
Cherry and black pepper on the nose, with a hint of menthol (eucalyptus). More spice than fruit. And OMG. Gorgeous! Not sure if the alcohol content , but it seems higher. Fully flavored, silky mouth feel. More of the cherry with raisin, and again lots of spice. A winner!
After breathing a bit, getting strawberries and some cedar on the palate, along with the aforementioned cherry and black pepper. This is almost 15% alcohol, and it shows. I feel that the alcohol content competes with the luscious flavors, and would have been much better with lower alcohol, but California winemakers love their powerhouse wines.
Jul 6th, 2024
Anderson Valley, North Coast, California, USA
