First time trying this producer and I had no prior knowledge. The 2023 “it’s not a phase” pours a bright purple color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of funky plums, Montmorency cherry, purple flowers, baking chocolate and some natty notes. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium acid and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium and a touch mousy, retro nasally. Fun, in a “natural wine” sort of way. Still recognizable as Merlot so I guess there’s that. Fun. Drink now.
First time trying this producer and I had no prior knowledge. The 2023 “it’s not a phase” pours a bright purple color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of funky plums, Montmorency cherry, purple flowers, baking chocolate and some natty notes. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium acid and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium and a touch mousy, retro nasally. Fun, in a “natural wine” sort of way. Still recognizable as Merlot so I guess there’s that. Fun. Drink now.
Oct 31st, 2026
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
