Erik Helms
Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland
9.2
Smokey game and bath salts, very aromatic. Rose and violets noticeable as well
Smokey game and bath salts, very aromatic. Rose and violets noticeable as well
Jul 20th, 2015 Smoked meat, bath salts, floral, rose petals. Pretty much my perfect date.
Smoked meat, bath salts, floral, rose petals. Pretty much my perfect date.
Jul 20th, 2015 A full mouth of lovely! Full of jam with a nice spice.
A full mouth of lovely! Full of jam with a nice spice.
Sep 12th, 2016 Dark inky red, not much on the nose. Has a dry, dusty feel in mouth. Fruit comes in late.
Dark inky red, not much on the nose. Has a dry, dusty feel in mouth. Fruit comes in late.
Sep 4th, 2016 Smooth, black-fruits, peppery. Great wine for the price at $28
Smooth, black-fruits, peppery. Great wine for the price at $28
Aug 27th, 2016 Nice body and would be DELISH with foods that have mild tanginess
Nice body and would be DELISH with foods that have mild tanginess
Jul 16th, 2016 Great wine -- full bodied and buttery on nose. Dark fruit and characteristic tannins on palate.
Great wine -- full bodied and buttery on nose. Dark fruit and characteristic tannins on palate.
Jul 6th, 2016 G M 2016
Jun 21st, 2016 Lush fruit up front and slight pepper finish. Delightful. 2023 vintage tasted June 2016
Lush fruit up front and slight pepper finish. Delightful. 2023 vintage tasted June 2016
Jun 10th, 2016 Bold nose of strong dark fruit, mild tannins. A complex wine.
Bold nose of strong dark fruit, mild tannins. A complex wine.
May 7th, 2016 
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
