In a much better place than 18mos ago. Loads of cassis on the nose and a lot of earth on the palate. Fine tannins. Quite masculine. Someone said it best: Catena on the front and Lafite on the back. Pretty much right.
In a much better place than 18mos ago. Loads of cassis on the nose and a lot of earth on the palate. Fine tannins. Quite masculine. Someone said it best: Catena on the front and Lafite on the back. Pretty much right.
Feb 22nd, 2020Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Best on Day 2 IMO. Creme de cassis, tobacco, cherry liqueur, earth. Substantial but fine tannins. Medium acid. Long finish. Come across a touch hot.
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Best on Day 2 IMO. Creme de cassis, tobacco, cherry liqueur, earth. Substantial but fine tannins. Medium acid. Long finish. Come across a touch hot.
Sep 25th, 2018Spicy dark fruit and cocoa.
Spicy dark fruit and cocoa.
Nov 5th, 2016Lacked something… thanks Tom Tom
Lacked something… thanks Tom Tom
Aug 24th, 2021Not as good as the 2015, but very good
Not as good as the 2015, but very good
Aug 31st, 2019Amazing, Complex, interesting
Amazing, Complex, interesting
Nov 11th, 2018Earthy, peppery, with lots of grapefruit like acidity. Lots of complex layers, with a great finish.
Earthy, peppery, with lots of grapefruit like acidity. Lots of complex layers, with a great finish.
Sep 18th, 2016Celebrating my first day as a college prof with a cool wine. 2013 is kind of tight but I expect it to open up nicely.
Celebrating my first day as a college prof with a cool wine. 2013 is kind of tight but I expect it to open up nicely.
Aug 22nd, 2016Spicy (Malbec blended) but still pretty good
Spicy (Malbec blended) but still pretty good
May 7th, 2016