41/41/18 GSM blend. Moderately extracted pigment, purple-red. Butter, raspberry and blackberry notes in nose with undertone of eucalyptus. Black currant, blackberry and under-ripe cherry flavors, some seed bitterness, moderate chewy tannins and skin astringency. Needs time to open. After 30 minutes, tannins resolve into fine-grained weight; wine is much more approachable. Good length of flavors, wood-forward spice in aftertaste with a hint of black licorice, sophisticated tannin structure. Well made, but not a style everyone will like. Not easy to find either, but I’m glad I tried it.
41/41/18 GSM blend. Moderately extracted pigment, purple-red. Butter, raspberry and blackberry notes in nose with undertone of eucalyptus. Black currant, blackberry and under-ripe cherry flavors, some seed bitterness, moderate chewy tannins and skin astringency. Needs time to open. After 30 minutes, tannins resolve into fine-grained weight; wine is much more approachable. Good length of flavors, wood-forward spice in aftertaste with a hint of black licorice, sophisticated tannin structure. Well made, but not a style everyone will like. Not easy to find either, but I’m glad I tried it.
May 17th, 2019
I hope this is a matter of it not being ready, but this was just not very good - nothing but fruit.
I hope this is a matter of it not being ready, but this was just not very good - nothing but fruit.
Jun 16th, 2016
An excellent wine. Dry up front, balanced fruit, long finish. FC Club $38
An excellent wine. Dry up front, balanced fruit, long finish. FC Club $38
Mar 24th, 2019
Wonderful! Great with braised lamb shanks, and by itself after dinner. Great nose, taste and finish.
Wonderful! Great with braised lamb shanks, and by itself after dinner. Great nose, taste and finish.
Apr 16th, 2018
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
