It’s been a long time since I last checked in on this (almost 9 years ago!) and I am very happy to report that this wine is not only very much alive, it’s absolutely strutting! Popped and poured. Fully open for business at this point with currants, black berry preserves, tobacco, and earth on the nose. On the palate, black currants, black cherry, a hint of baking spice, and black olive. Beautiful texture. The tannins are almost completely integrated. I say almost because time coaxes the tannins out! Good acid too which leads me to believe this will very likely drink well for many years to come though, I suspect this is more or less at peak.
It’s been a long time since I last checked in on this (almost 9 years ago!) and I am very happy to report that this wine is not only very much alive, it’s absolutely strutting! Popped and poured. Fully open for business at this point with currants, black berry preserves, tobacco, and earth on the nose. On the palate, black currants, black cherry, a hint of baking spice, and black olive. Beautiful texture. The tannins are almost completely integrated. I say almost because time coaxes the tannins out! Good acid too which leads me to believe this will very likely drink well for many years to come though, I suspect this is more or less at peak.
Apr 22nd, 2021
Smoothest, cleanest PV I've ever had. Dark and savory to the core with black fruits. Well balanced. Great wine.
Smoothest, cleanest PV I've ever had. Dark and savory to the core with black fruits. Well balanced. Great wine.
Sep 18th, 2017
Intense and robust. Dark berry, leather, and earthy spiciness. Pairs well with blackberry pie.
Intense and robust. Dark berry, leather, and earthy spiciness. Pairs well with blackberry pie.
Jul 22nd, 2015
Pretty well made. Polished, plush juice backed by a solid spine. Napa meets Bordeaux. Killer nose of cassis, plum, cedar, olive tapenade.
Pretty well made. Polished, plush juice backed by a solid spine. Napa meets Bordeaux. Killer nose of cassis, plum, cedar, olive tapenade.
Jan 25th, 2014
Napa Valley, California, USA
