Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
This Cab blend has loads of cedar, dusty minerals, and tangy dark cherry on the nose. Fans out broadly in the mouth. Has lots of smoky, ashy minerality. Texture has a tacky feel from the intense but soft tannins. A bit of peppery heat on the finish. Very good, bit not great.
This Cab blend has loads of cedar, dusty minerals, and tangy dark cherry on the nose. Fans out broadly in the mouth. Has lots of smoky, ashy minerality. Texture has a tacky feel from the intense but soft tannins. A bit of peppery heat on the finish. Very good, bit not great.
Apr 26th, 2020
Developing Bordeaux blend from Red Mtn - oak and spice
Developing Bordeaux blend from Red Mtn - oak and spice
Aug 19th, 2018
* appearance: dark ruby violet
* aromas: cassis, black cherry, cocoa powder, vanilla, violets, spearmint
* palate: plush, round, sweet black fruit
* structure: medium+ acid, medium+ tannins, 14.5% alcohol
* finish: medium+ length, a bit of heat
* pairing: grilled beef kabobs
* appearance: dark ruby violet
* aromas: cassis, black cherry, cocoa powder, vanilla, violets, spearmint
* palate: plush, round, sweet black fruit
* structure: medium+ acid, medium+ tannins, 14.5% alcohol
* finish: medium+ length, a bit of heat
* pairing: grilled beef kabobs
Long on hype and short on details, this is the tete de cuvée of the Piers label, the house brand of Garagiste wine. Semi-mystery-meat.
Wonderfully complex with overt notes of mocha and chocolate. Long finish. Well balanced and integrated tannins in this 9 year old bottle.
Sometimes you go long on mystery meat and others short. I played a poor hand and am left wanting more.
Long on hype and short on details, this is the tete de cuvée of the Piers label, the house brand of Garagiste wine. Semi-mystery-meat.
Wonderfully complex with overt notes of mocha and chocolate. Long finish. Well balanced and integrated tannins in this 9 year old bottle.
Sometimes you go long on mystery meat and others short. I played a poor hand and am left wanting more.
(Piers “PK” Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir) Earthy, redfruits (cranberry?) and a cool climate vibe to this one, medium-long finish, very good Sonoma Coast Pinot!!
(Piers “PK” Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir) Earthy, redfruits (cranberry?) and a cool climate vibe to this one, medium-long finish, very good Sonoma Coast Pinot!!
May 13th, 2023
Good balance. Current and black cherry with earthy notes.
Good balance. Current and black cherry with earthy notes.
Oct 6th, 2019New world Bordeaux blend that was very balance.
New world Bordeaux blend that was very balance.
Apr 10th, 2019Dark fruit and mineral drive. Decanting helps speed the open.
Dark fruit and mineral drive. Decanting helps speed the open.
Feb 16th, 2019Nice Monday effort. Better than the 2011 that followed it.
Nice Monday effort. Better than the 2011 that followed it.
Sep 17th, 2018
Previous scribe wrote something like - long on hype and shit the bed - this 10 year old is now fading fast. Garagiste: swing and a miss. Oh well.
Previous scribe wrote something like - long on hype and shit the bed - this 10 year old is now fading fast. Garagiste: swing and a miss. Oh well.
May 8th, 2018
