
Great for braising a Chuck roast.
Great for braising a Chuck roast.
Oct 11th, 2020
Ripe, almost jammy fruit, good structure, good acidity. Some smokey notes on the finish, cassis, red raspberry.
Ripe, almost jammy fruit, good structure, good acidity. Some smokey notes on the finish, cassis, red raspberry.
1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2014
Young, needs time and an hour to unfurl.
Young, needs time and an hour to unfurl.
1 person found it helpfulJul 20th, 2014
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.8
Need to retaste. Possibly corked.
Need to retaste. Possibly corked.
Dec 4th, 2014
Ok. 8/17
Aug 19th, 2017
Smoke, berries, eucalyptus and fruit on the nose. Spice, bramble, cherry and a hint of tartness.
Smoke, berries, eucalyptus and fruit on the nose. Spice, bramble, cherry and a hint of tartness.
Jul 3rd, 2017
Got better after about an hour. Jammy at first, then got pretty good. No idea on price point but would buy again if the price is right.
Got better after about an hour. Jammy at first, then got pretty good. No idea on price point but would buy again if the price is right.
Mar 28th, 2017
Smooth, blend of red fruit with no aftertaste.
Smooth, blend of red fruit with no aftertaste.
Jul 4th, 2016
Jammy. Nice round tannins. Slightly smokey on the finish
Jammy. Nice round tannins. Slightly smokey on the finish
Feb 24th, 2016
Delicious fruity notes, low bite, medium tannins
Delicious fruity notes, low bite, medium tannins
Nov 29th, 2015