Black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, vanilla, mocha, currant and oak. Full-boded and soft tannins.
Black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, vanilla, mocha, currant and oak. Full-boded and soft tannins.
Jan 26th, 2022Cherry, blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, mocha and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.
Cherry, blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, mocha and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.
Apr 15th, 2021Blackberry, cherry, raspberry preserves, vanilla, chocolate and oak. Full-bodied and quite tannic.
Blackberry, cherry, raspberry preserves, vanilla, chocolate and oak. Full-bodied and quite tannic.
Oct 24th, 2019Blackberry, raspberry, black cherry, vanilla, loganberry, licorice and oak. Excellent structure and soft tannins.
Blackberry, raspberry, black cherry, vanilla, loganberry, licorice and oak. Excellent structure and soft tannins.
Dec 30th, 2018Blackberry, cassis, raspberry, vanilla, cherry cola, mossy earth and oak. Great structure and well-integrated tannins.
Blackberry, cassis, raspberry, vanilla, cherry cola, mossy earth and oak. Great structure and well-integrated tannins.
Jun 27th, 2018
2012. The wine is very dark; light barely passes through it. On the nose, nothing is spared. Deep red currant, blueberry, anise, pencil point, cedar, cigar - it’s all there in abundance. The palate is bold and brawny, to use two descriptors which always seem to go hand in hand. The tannins will attack that tri-tip steak and send it back to Santa Maria. It’s a lively wine, not just aggressive. It practically sparkles in the mouth. Blackberry and licorice meet that oak spice and the acidity is lip-smacking perfect. The finish falls away a little more quickly than I thought it would, but it’s a lovely taste while it lingers.
2012. The wine is very dark; light barely passes through it. On the nose, nothing is spared. Deep red currant, blueberry, anise, pencil point, cedar, cigar - it’s all there in abundance. The palate is bold and brawny, to use two descriptors which always seem to go hand in hand. The tannins will attack that tri-tip steak and send it back to Santa Maria. It’s a lively wine, not just aggressive. It practically sparkles in the mouth. Blackberry and licorice meet that oak spice and the acidity is lip-smacking perfect. The finish falls away a little more quickly than I thought it would, but it’s a lovely taste while it lingers.
3 people found it helpfulDec 14th, 2015Blackberry, cassis, mossy earth, eucalyptus, raspberry, oak and hints of licorice. Great structure and moderate tannins.
Blackberry, cassis, mossy earth, eucalyptus, raspberry, oak and hints of licorice. Great structure and moderate tannins.
2 people found it helpfulSep 5th, 2016Blackberry, cassis, cherry, mocha, eucalyptus, oak and dried herbs. Great structure and well-integrated tannins.
Blackberry, cassis, cherry, mocha, eucalyptus, oak and dried herbs. Great structure and well-integrated tannins.
2 people found it helpfulMar 20th, 2015
Roasted flavor, nice blend of cab, merlot, Malbec, franc, and petit Verdot! Very easy on the taste buds!
Roasted flavor, nice blend of cab, merlot, Malbec, franc, and petit Verdot! Very easy on the taste buds!
2 people found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2013Black cherry, raspberry, vanilla, currant, oak and hints of eucalyptus. Full-bodied and soft tannins.
Black cherry, raspberry, vanilla, currant, oak and hints of eucalyptus. Full-bodied and soft tannins.
1 person found it helpfulJul 1st, 2022
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
