Good showing, but overall, this lacks symmetry. Tannins are showing well, but acidity is sharp on the mid-palette (per my son). Nice sweetness and concentration. Finishes a touch vegetal, and disjointed. From magnum.
This has relaxed with air-time. Upping the rating a touch as a result.
Good showing, but overall, this lacks symmetry. Tannins are showing well, but acidity is sharp on the mid-palette (per my son). Nice sweetness and concentration. Finishes a touch vegetal, and disjointed. From magnum.
This has relaxed with air-time. Upping the rating a touch as a result.
1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2017
An excellent showing! Wonderful, full notes of cassis, leather and boysenberry on the nose. Deep dark fruit on the palate. Moderate tannins that will further integrate with time. Lengthy finish. I believe no less an authority than @Cathy Corison described this cuvée as "en pointe". Enough said!
An excellent showing! Wonderful, full notes of cassis, leather and boysenberry on the nose. Deep dark fruit on the palate. Moderate tannins that will further integrate with time. Lengthy finish. I believe no less an authority than @Cathy Corison described this cuvée as "en pointe". Enough said!
1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2016
2012 vintage. Still very young.
2012 vintage. Still very young.
1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2015
En pointe. Lovely flowers, minerals and red fruit.
En pointe. Lovely flowers, minerals and red fruit.
Aug 3rd, 2015
Very approachable on night two, with very little variation from yesterday. Same food pairing, aka leftovers, and I would say an ever so slight improvement. Very impressed in general and especially at this price point!
Very approachable on night two, with very little variation from yesterday. Same food pairing, aka leftovers, and I would say an ever so slight improvement. Very impressed in general and especially at this price point!
Nov 24th, 2017
Quality product. Muted nose. Excellent mouthfeel. Slight heat. Finish is cut short.
Quality product. Muted nose. Excellent mouthfeel. Slight heat. Finish is cut short.
Nov 23rd, 2017We agree that this 2012, while young is very drinkable. Only 12 barrels made and I wish I'd have picked up a case. We'll be back.
We agree that this 2012, while young is very drinkable. Only 12 barrels made and I wish I'd have picked up a case. We'll be back.
Jun 24th, 2017
Great value
Aug 6th, 2016
Late night vino. Good juice. #troby60th
Jan 30th, 2016
Everyone loves this bottle! My friend brought it to our NYE party, and immediately it was all gone. Everyone has great comment about this wine and kept asking where we can get it!
Everyone loves this bottle! My friend brought it to our NYE party, and immediately it was all gone. Everyone has great comment about this wine and kept asking where we can get it!
Jan 1st, 2016
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
