Oak is a little more noticeable on the nose than I would like it to be, but this is California Sangiovese, not Italian. It's bombastic where the Italian version is understated. It's noisy where the other is quiet, ripe instead of restrained. The palate is showy and brassy, with a nice tannic structure that is useful, not abrasive. Big black cherry flavors and minerality show noticeably, with a bit of allspice poking through.
Oak is a little more noticeable on the nose than I would like it to be, but this is California Sangiovese, not Italian. It's bombastic where the Italian version is understated. It's noisy where the other is quiet, ripe instead of restrained. The palate is showy and brassy, with a nice tannic structure that is useful, not abrasive. Big black cherry flavors and minerality show noticeably, with a bit of allspice poking through.
Jul 13th, 2016
Strawberry, cherry, raspberry, watermelon, lime and kiwi. Great acidity and balance.
Strawberry, cherry, raspberry, watermelon, lime and kiwi. Great acidity and balance.
Jun 17th, 2016
2016- bright fruit, raspberry, earthy, soft peppery finish
2016- bright fruit, raspberry, earthy, soft peppery finish
Dec 2nd, 2020
Dark fruit, slightly tannic, quite pleasant.
Dark fruit, slightly tannic, quite pleasant.
Aug 3rd, 2020
Oak, red fruit, and blackberries. Dry and acidic, just a touch sharp for me.
Oak, red fruit, and blackberries. Dry and acidic, just a touch sharp for me.
Nov 28th, 2019
Napa Valley, California, USA
