Sometimes pretty is all you need. And for this vintage, that is beautiful.
Sometimes pretty is all you need. And for this vintage, that is beautiful.
1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2013Long, balanced, good acidity. 2012, tasted a second time
Long, balanced, good acidity. 2012, tasted a second time
May 25th, 2015Very fat, to the extent of sweetness and overwhelming everything else, even after breathing for 90 min. Then the decanter was empty. So difficult to evaluate now. Probably very good.
Very fat, to the extent of sweetness and overwhelming everything else, even after breathing for 90 min. Then the decanter was empty. So difficult to evaluate now. Probably very good.
Mar 23rd, 2015Fresh and lush red fruits, balanced with a smoky charachter in the oak profile. Long and persistent.
Fresh and lush red fruits, balanced with a smoky charachter in the oak profile. Long and persistent.
Oct 23rd, 2014**** This is the old vines bottling. Crystal clear dark bing cherry color. Aroma of dark fruit, wet earth and mild exotic spice. Deep, dark fruit flavors, integrated tannin and luscious mouthfeel. Roy loved this wine. No controversy, a superior bottle.
**** This is the old vines bottling. Crystal clear dark bing cherry color. Aroma of dark fruit, wet earth and mild exotic spice. Deep, dark fruit flavors, integrated tannin and luscious mouthfeel. Roy loved this wine. No controversy, a superior bottle.
Jul 2nd, 2017