
After opening up for 45 minutes there is rich leather, ripe yet surprisingly fresh red fruit, sage, fresh cracked pepper and barrel room on the nose. The palate is long and easy with layers of well structured fruit and lavender notes all leading to a nice spice on the finish. This is a reminder why I originally loved GSM.
After opening up for 45 minutes there is rich leather, ripe yet surprisingly fresh red fruit, sage, fresh cracked pepper and barrel room on the nose. The palate is long and easy with layers of well structured fruit and lavender notes all leading to a nice spice on the finish. This is a reminder why I originally loved GSM.
2 people found it helpfulAug 9th, 2017
This was an incredible effort by the original owners. I hope there's a few bottles left. Dark fruit, mellow tannins and right from the gate is ready to go.
This was an incredible effort by the original owners. I hope there's a few bottles left. Dark fruit, mellow tannins and right from the gate is ready to go.
Mar 25th, 2017
Rico, no tan seco, riquísimo
Rico, no tan seco, riquísimo
Dec 7th, 2024
Big rich fruit bomb with 16.5 alcohol
Big rich fruit bomb with 16.5 alcohol
Sep 21st, 2024
This is the best version of Focus I have had to date. Perfect time to drink the 2009. Berries, leather, and tobacco with a touch of oak. Really tasty, smooth, and zero tannins. Too bad this is the last one.
This is the best version of Focus I have had to date. Perfect time to drink the 2009. Berries, leather, and tobacco with a touch of oak. Really tasty, smooth, and zero tannins. Too bad this is the last one.
Dec 9th, 2020
A little green! Chocolate, licorice, earthy notes really delicious
A little green! Chocolate, licorice, earthy notes really delicious
Nov 24th, 2018
Opened and allowed to breathe 40 minutes (wished we could have decanted). Very good bottle in its own right- paired with bacon-wrapped dates as well as fired calamari & prawns
Opened and allowed to breathe 40 minutes (wished we could have decanted). Very good bottle in its own right- paired with bacon-wrapped dates as well as fired calamari & prawns
Mar 4th, 2018
2012 Focus. Lovely at opening, decadent after decanting for an hour. Stone fruit, smoke, berry, and a light cognac finish. Perfection Paired with shrimp & filet mignon
2012 Focus. Lovely at opening, decadent after decanting for an hour. Stone fruit, smoke, berry, and a light cognac finish. Perfection Paired with shrimp & filet mignon
Aug 23rd, 2017
Very ripe aroma. Rep fruit and plum. French oak, bit of VA. Vanilla. Bit of full and the literal smell of a new medium+ toast french barrel. Medley of fruits.
Mouthfeel is fairly round with some surprisingly biting acidity. Alcohol heat in the back. Astringency is smooth, bitter note lasts on the tongue. Hot. Food wine for sure.
Very ripe aroma. Rep fruit and plum. French oak, bit of VA. Vanilla. Bit of full and the literal smell of a new medium+ toast french barrel. Medley of fruits.
Mouthfeel is fairly round with some surprisingly biting acidity. Alcohol heat in the back. Astringency is smooth, bitter note lasts on the tongue. Hot. Food wine for sure.
Aug 23rd, 2017
Inky. Rich. Save this one for a steak and don't waste it on a cheese plate. Let it open up - so much better after a little air.
Inky. Rich. Save this one for a steak and don't waste it on a cheese plate. Let it open up - so much better after a little air.
Jul 24th, 2017