This was really expressive on open. A bit of a punch in the face but good tannic structure. Has time.
This was really expressive on open. A bit of a punch in the face but good tannic structure. Has time.
Sep 16th, 2023
Opens up nicely after a couple of hours to show some mushroom / earthy notes, with some creaminess on the palate.
Opens up nicely after a couple of hours to show some mushroom / earthy notes, with some creaminess on the palate.
Apr 10th, 2016
Silk in a glass
Jul 7th, 2015
Just smelling this put me in wine heaven.
Just smelling this put me in wine heaven.
Dec 25th, 2018
Cut the steak really well, earthy and smooth. Would also pair well with a pasta
Cut the steak really well, earthy and smooth. Would also pair well with a pasta
Aug 1st, 2017
From mum and pa, Christmas 2015 jesey city loft
From mum and pa, Christmas 2015 jesey city loft
Jan 24th, 2016
This one came fresh out of the wine fridge and needed a bit of time to warm up and breathe. Once it did you were in more a nice treat - an almost even split of Cabernet and Tempranillo from two select vineyards in Napa. My drinking companions seemed to notice the Cab while I was far more aware of the Tempranillo. White pepper, black pepper and old dusty fruit (showing its 10 year old age) mingled with black earth and boysenberry syrup. I bought this bottle so I wasn't blind tasting this one, but I could have easily imagined this coming from the Ribera del Duoro in Spain.
This one came fresh out of the wine fridge and needed a bit of time to warm up and breathe. Once it did you were in more a nice treat - an almost even split of Cabernet and Tempranillo from two select vineyards in Napa. My drinking companions seemed to notice the Cab while I was far more aware of the Tempranillo. White pepper, black pepper and old dusty fruit (showing its 10 year old age) mingled with black earth and boysenberry syrup. I bought this bottle so I wasn't blind tasting this one, but I could have easily imagined this coming from the Ribera del Duoro in Spain.
Dec 16th, 2015
Delicious. Tastes luscious.
Delicious. Tastes luscious.
Dec 12th, 2015
Blackberries and a hint of tobacco. Smooth mouthfeel with a dry finish.
Blackberries and a hint of tobacco. Smooth mouthfeel with a dry finish.
Dec 1st, 2014
Still tight: BIG tannins covering up a lot ducking around underneath. Could be a heavy hitter with a little time and a lot aeration.
Still tight: BIG tannins covering up a lot ducking around underneath. Could be a heavy hitter with a little time and a lot aeration.
Mar 1st, 2014
Napa Valley, California, USA
