Red Hills Lake County, North Coast, California, USA
It’s a bigger red, needs some decanting. After a few hours I get some whiffs of smoke and cocoa baking powder. Hints of coffee. Down the hatch it has medium/large tannins and bright acidity. Dark cherry and ganache. Some fruit compote. Nothing sweet. Well balanced. Give it time and it’s worth it.
It’s a bigger red, needs some decanting. After a few hours I get some whiffs of smoke and cocoa baking powder. Hints of coffee. Down the hatch it has medium/large tannins and bright acidity. Dark cherry and ganache. Some fruit compote. Nothing sweet. Well balanced. Give it time and it’s worth it.
Feb 15th, 2019
The heavy hand of new French oak obliterates any terroir influence. Overripe, jammy blueberry and boysenberry along with cotton candy and vanilla flavors. #volcanicsoilstudy
The heavy hand of new French oak obliterates any terroir influence. Overripe, jammy blueberry and boysenberry along with cotton candy and vanilla flavors. #volcanicsoilstudy
Jan 13th, 2016
Opened 2 hours early. Had found it’s rhythm, not overly tannic. But never got a special vibe from this. Checked the cab box but nothing more.
Opened 2 hours early. Had found it’s rhythm, not overly tannic. But never got a special vibe from this. Checked the cab box but nothing more.
Feb 22nd, 2023
2/23 - opened very very tight and dry and super tannic. After hours in the air it is still tightly wound and needs years of stoarage but it could be a seriously muscular wine. 88. A lot of potential.
2/23 - opened very very tight and dry and super tannic. After hours in the air it is still tightly wound and needs years of stoarage but it could be a seriously muscular wine. 88. A lot of potential.
Feb 19th, 2023Nice high elevation expression of red hills…baked jammy fruit but with firm structured tannins…hint of spice and can taste the volcanic influence
Nice high elevation expression of red hills…baked jammy fruit but with firm structured tannins…hint of spice and can taste the volcanic influence
Feb 11th, 2022
Smooth, yet earthy, rich, but not overpowering Cabernet. Good balance. Tannins are just right. Hints of black cherry and chocolate. It would be good with a steak.
Smooth, yet earthy, rich, but not overpowering Cabernet. Good balance. Tannins are just right. Hints of black cherry and chocolate. It would be good with a steak.
Nov 24th, 2021Maybe decant but rich and delicious
Maybe decant but rich and delicious
Jan 8th, 2021
Really love the balance and tannins
Really love the balance and tannins
Oct 24th, 2020
