Last of the threesome of reds from Dane Cellars. Deep crimson red with garnet edges. We also tried this one over three days. Started out with an attack of white pepper, purple floral notes, something a little unripe and green. Moderate tannins (7/10) with some earthy and rustic notes. Opened up with some more red cherries and lavender after a few hours. Moderate plus body. On day two and three the palate developed some black pepper and savory notes. Still had something a little bitter in the finish. Slightly dry and long finish. Drink till 2024.
Last of the threesome of reds from Dane Cellars. Deep crimson red with garnet edges. We also tried this one over three days. Started out with an attack of white pepper, purple floral notes, something a little unripe and green. Moderate tannins (7/10) with some earthy and rustic notes. Opened up with some more red cherries and lavender after a few hours. Moderate plus body. On day two and three the palate developed some black pepper and savory notes. Still had something a little bitter in the finish. Slightly dry and long finish. Drink till 2024.
Jun 9th, 2016
Straight-up purple. Aromas of fine black table pepper, black licorice, raisins, black raspberry and cinnamon. It’s like a mulled dark fruit stew made in a cauldron by cackling witches. Medium to full bodied with a rich mouthfeel and aggressive tannin. On the palate there’s flavors of black raspberry, plums, black pepper, cedar and vanilla. It finishes with dark fruit, black pepper, and hot cinnamon.
Straight-up purple. Aromas of fine black table pepper, black licorice, raisins, black raspberry and cinnamon. It’s like a mulled dark fruit stew made in a cauldron by cackling witches. Medium to full bodied with a rich mouthfeel and aggressive tannin. On the palate there’s flavors of black raspberry, plums, black pepper, cedar and vanilla. It finishes with dark fruit, black pepper, and hot cinnamon.
Oct 22nd, 2017
Dark garnet in the glass with herbs, pepper, and fresh cut flowers on the nose. There's also a really pleasant earthy aromas from this big boy. And this is a big boy, indeed. 14.8 Zins scare me because I expect the same old crap but that's not what we get here. More earthiness and a definite rustic nature are present. Phenomenal spice and pretty, red fruit show after decanting. Big, gamey, and just plain fun stuff.
Dark garnet in the glass with herbs, pepper, and fresh cut flowers on the nose. There's also a really pleasant earthy aromas from this big boy. And this is a big boy, indeed. 14.8 Zins scare me because I expect the same old crap but that's not what we get here. More earthiness and a definite rustic nature are present. Phenomenal spice and pretty, red fruit show after decanting. Big, gamey, and just plain fun stuff.
Mar 11th, 2017
Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
