Solid SJ. Opened after half hour or so with violets, black pepper, game and savory herbs. Elegant and balanced on the palette with precision and focus. Get sum.
Solid SJ. Opened after half hour or so with violets, black pepper, game and savory herbs. Elegant and balanced on the palette with precision and focus. Get sum.
Dec 22nd, 2016
2013 is open and fresh, lots of balance. Dark fruit blurs the line between Beaujo & Syrah.
2013 is open and fresh, lots of balance. Dark fruit blurs the line between Beaujo & Syrah.
Aug 9th, 2015
Very approachable nose of blackberry pie. Juicy on the palate with plenty of lively acidity and dry extract.
Very approachable nose of blackberry pie. Juicy on the palate with plenty of lively acidity and dry extract.
Jun 17th, 2015
Lentils, game, blueberries. Lacking intensity, but thoroughly enjoyable
Lentils, game, blueberries. Lacking intensity, but thoroughly enjoyable
Aug 20th, 2014
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.4
Super fresh and delicious. WHITE PEPPER. Lively. Dead ringer for Balistreri Horse mountain.
Super fresh and delicious. WHITE PEPPER. Lively. Dead ringer for Balistreri Horse mountain.
Feb 27th, 2014
Almost confit like nose. High acid and freshness. Super different and intriguing.
Almost confit like nose. High acid and freshness. Super different and intriguing.
Feb 24th, 2014
Rich, dense, powerful garnet and spice. So yum.
Rich, dense, powerful garnet and spice. So yum.
Jan 13th, 2016
Very tannic. Definitely softens over the course of the bottle.
Very tannic. Definitely softens over the course of the bottle.
Jan 2nd, 2016
Well balanced, not too fruity, great back end. Enjoyed at 3rd Cousin on Courtland in Bernal Heights
Well balanced, not too fruity, great back end. Enjoyed at 3rd Cousin on Courtland in Bernal Heights
Nov 19th, 2015
Pepper. Blueberry. Quite light for a deep red. East drinking.
Pepper. Blueberry. Quite light for a deep red. East drinking.
Aug 3rd, 2015
St. Joseph, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
