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Years ago, this was the most under-the-radar winery ever, but recently I have been disappointed. However, this is really good. Don’t expect a Gattinara or Barolo. But this has a ton of character. Extremely light color. But a nose that explodes out of the glass. More coconutty oak than I’d ideally like in the nose, but there is also loads of spicy, aged cherry liqueur, yeasty and loamy notes, and bright limestone powder. Flavorful in the mouth, with leathery and spice notes adding to the dried cherry flavors. Unique.
Years ago, this was the most under-the-radar winery ever, but recently I have been disappointed. However, this is really good. Don’t expect a Gattinara or Barolo. But this has a ton of character. Extremely light color. But a nose that explodes out of the glass. More coconutty oak than I’d ideally like in the nose, but there is also loads of spicy, aged cherry liqueur, yeasty and loamy notes, and bright limestone powder. Flavorful in the mouth, with leathery and spice notes adding to the dried cherry flavors. Unique.
As his wine is reputed to age well, it will be interesting to see how it develops over the next 24 hours. Right now, 30 minutes after double decanting, it’s got an intense, almost pungently fruity nose that shows sweet crushed, spiced plums and intense crushed limestone powder. It’s quite old school in the mouth, however. It’s got intense cherry fruit and crushed stone minerality. Lots of very fine—grained tannins and good acids, this wine has a surprisingly long finish.
As his wine is reputed to age well, it will be interesting to see how it develops over the next 24 hours. Right now, 30 minutes after double decanting, it’s got an intense, almost pungently fruity nose that shows sweet crushed, spiced plums and intense crushed limestone powder. It’s quite old school in the mouth, however. It’s got intense cherry fruit and crushed stone minerality. Lots of very fine—grained tannins and good acids, this wine has a surprisingly long finish.
Light-bodied like an aged Nebbiolo. Piedmont on the nose and even on the palate. Very surprising and interesting. Just lacking the structure and richness. Like a good Nebbiolo di Langhe in its prime, with a less mouth filling kind of length.
Light-bodied like an aged Nebbiolo. Piedmont on the nose and even on the palate. Very surprising and interesting. Just lacking the structure and richness. Like a good Nebbiolo di Langhe in its prime, with a less mouth filling kind of length.
Light bodied, flowers and herbs, cherry liqueur, lingering wood and cherries and leather finish. Dry. Overall I like it and would drink again for the price.
Light bodied, flowers and herbs, cherry liqueur, lingering wood and cherries and leather finish. Dry. Overall I like it and would drink again for the price.
Pale garnet. Wet sage, acacia, strawberry nose. Tannins and acidity in nice balance. Warms up to a chocolate cherry and smokey nose. 13%. $20 Paso Robles Nebbiolo, way more complex second day, great value.
Pale garnet. Wet sage, acacia, strawberry nose. Tannins and acidity in nice balance. Warms up to a chocolate cherry and smokey nose. 13%. $20 Paso Robles Nebbiolo, way more complex second day, great value.
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
