Gave this a long decant before serving tonight. Last bottle we had was heavy on powerful fruit, but I felt there was some underlying nuance trying to find its way out. This still shows plenty of fresh red & black berry fruit, but some textural & aromatic complexity has moved in. An herbal note pulls the nose together and some cracked pepper accentuates the tannins. A very exciting producer.
Gave this a long decant before serving tonight. Last bottle we had was heavy on powerful fruit, but I felt there was some underlying nuance trying to find its way out. This still shows plenty of fresh red & black berry fruit, but some textural & aromatic complexity has moved in. An herbal note pulls the nose together and some cracked pepper accentuates the tannins. A very exciting producer.
Mar 8th, 2020The nose on this stops you in your tracks. Smoky raspberry & herbal notes that keep getting stronger with air. Great power with the red berries leading to darker berries and excellent textural complexity. Finishes with a wild back pepper note. Great showing. Great Southern Rhône Style blend. 50% Grenache, 31% Mourvèdre, 14% Syrah, 5% Counoise.
The nose on this stops you in your tracks. Smoky raspberry & herbal notes that keep getting stronger with air. Great power with the red berries leading to darker berries and excellent textural complexity. Finishes with a wild back pepper note. Great showing. Great Southern Rhône Style blend. 50% Grenache, 31% Mourvèdre, 14% Syrah, 5% Counoise.
Dec 15th, 2019
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
