Sean Thackrey

Pleiades XXV Old Vines Red Blend

8.936 ratings
8.95 pro ratings
California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Tom Casagrande

This is another time-traveler wine. Its ripe, slightly pruny, spicy aromas remind me of various Novarese (now called “Alto Piemonte”) or Veronese Ripassos from the 70s and early 80s. Lots of clingy dark fruit, leather, and other savory notes. Satisfying and completely working class in the best way.

This is another time-traveler wine. Its ripe, slightly pruny, spicy aromas remind me of various Novarese (now called “Alto Piemonte”) or Veronese Ripassos from the 70s and early 80s. Lots of clingy dark fruit, leather, and other savory notes. Satisfying and completely working class in the best way.

Jul 19th, 2019
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

8.8

Open at least an hour before drinking , of course on day 3 it is even better . Sean's wines are always beautiful . This is classy , but slightly too much coconut influence from the oak for me . But cherries , spice and all things nice .

Open at least an hour before drinking , of course on day 3 it is even better . Sean's wines are always beautiful . This is classy , but slightly too much coconut influence from the oak for me . But cherries , spice and all things nice .

Dec 14th, 2017
Mark Morgan

Had an offputting bing cherry aftertaste on opening. Calmed down after a lot of air.

Had an offputting bing cherry aftertaste on opening. Calmed down after a lot of air.

Oct 26th, 2017
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.3

Consistently one of my favorite wines

Consistently one of my favorite wines

Oct 9th, 2017
Mara

Very good , different and lighter than usual.

Very good , different and lighter than usual.

Jun 4th, 2018
Matt Harper

This has got a “cult following” apparently - lives up to the hype, unique and drinkable

This has got a “cult following” apparently - lives up to the hype, unique and drinkable

May 20th, 2018
Kenny Kyle

Way too ripe. And not natural ripe. Like fake ripe. Kind of a bummer

Way too ripe. And not natural ripe. Like fake ripe. Kind of a bummer

Apr 24th, 2018
Jessica

A gorgeous wine. Served with chicken confit, potatoes fondant and asparagus. Light, smooth, and multidimensional. We caught notes of cherries, licorice and spice.

A gorgeous wine. Served with chicken confit, potatoes fondant and asparagus. Light, smooth, and multidimensional. We caught notes of cherries, licorice and spice.

Mar 24th, 2018
Peter Krug

Light and smooth. Full of flavor.

Light and smooth. Full of flavor.

Mar 18th, 2018
Pierre Gourinchas

Second bottle. Found more vanilla this time. Very smooth.

Second bottle. Found more vanilla this time. Very smooth.

Mar 3rd, 2018