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, 2015
Blackberry, 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
Great Bordeaux blend!
1 person found it helpfulJun 29th, 2015
THIS wine is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and the rest malbec, cab franc and petition vendor. It's a seamless wine with no flavor profile dominating, just a mellow, fruity and nicely complex balance. Subdued tannins and moderate acidity indicate it may not last for a decade but I want it sooner rather than later anyway!
THIS wine is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and the rest malbec, cab franc and petition vendor. It's a seamless wine with no flavor profile dominating, just a mellow, fruity and nicely complex balance. Subdued tannins and moderate acidity indicate it may not last for a decade but I want it sooner rather than later anyway!
Oct 18th, 2015
v12. Perennial outstanding red blend. White pepper, smoked meat and cedar nose. Rich, dark, blackberry fruit. Smooth, bright, slightly dry balanced wine. Just what you want from a red blend.
v12. Perennial outstanding red blend. White pepper, smoked meat and cedar nose. Rich, dark, blackberry fruit. Smooth, bright, slightly dry balanced wine. Just what you want from a red blend.
Sep 3rd, 20212020 drink chix parm w/ JR
2020 drink chix parm w/ JR
Oct 10th, 2020
Many flavors black berry, mineral, leather, tobacco, cassis. Good structure. Deep dark purple a little cloudy.
Many flavors black berry, mineral, leather, tobacco, cassis. Good structure. Deep dark purple a little cloudy.
Aug 11th, 2019
Thank you Dee. Love it.
Jul 29th, 2017Spicy & woody nose. Initial red fruit taste developing to more earthy spice, balanced tannins and alcohol. Want to like it more than currently do.
Spicy & woody nose. Initial red fruit taste developing to more earthy spice, balanced tannins and alcohol. Want to like it more than currently do.
Feb 5th, 2017
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
