Farmers for over 40 years, brothers Mark & Vic Trione own and cultivate about 600 acres. Pleasant aromas of fruit and flower notes. On the palate ripe cherry fruit with oak, cacao and spice notes. Firm tannins, medium+ length ending with oak and fruit character nicely balanced.
Farmers for over 40 years, brothers Mark & Vic Trione own and cultivate about 600 acres. Pleasant aromas of fruit and flower notes. On the palate ripe cherry fruit with oak, cacao and spice notes. Firm tannins, medium+ length ending with oak and fruit character nicely balanced.
Nov 27th, 2018
Unfortunately a disappointing effort from a wine whose 2012 vintage made an impact on me at a large tasting. There is some nice fruit and Chinese spice on the nose, but there is also alcohol, and the palate has little to no structure to speak of. Even just a bit of acid or tannin would make this a much more enjoyable bottle.
Unfortunately a disappointing effort from a wine whose 2012 vintage made an impact on me at a large tasting. There is some nice fruit and Chinese spice on the nose, but there is also alcohol, and the palate has little to no structure to speak of. Even just a bit of acid or tannin would make this a much more enjoyable bottle.
1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2018
Just hitting its stride!
1 person found it helpfulAug 30th, 2016
20% whole-cluster fermentation.
3 different clones - UCD37, Pommard and 777.
Aged for 12 month in 40% new French oak.
1489 cases produced.
20% whole-cluster fermentation.
3 different clones - UCD37, Pommard and 777.
Aged for 12 month in 40% new French oak.
1489 cases produced.
Feb 5th, 2016
Earth and red fruit. Needs a bit more time.
Earth and red fruit. Needs a bit more time.
Aug 15th, 2015Strawberry, raspberry. A bit tannic
Strawberry, raspberry. A bit tannic
Aug 15th, 2015
Fat... Flabby. The flavor profile is nice, but it doesn't all come together.
Fat... Flabby. The flavor profile is nice, but it doesn't all come together.
Jul 13th, 2015
Dark blackberry fruit flavors with blueberry with spices. Coffee and smokiness on finish. Would be nice with grilled meat.
Dark blackberry fruit flavors with blueberry with spices. Coffee and smokiness on finish. Would be nice with grilled meat.
Jan 11th, 2015
Not very good. No expression, no length. Bad gift, little brother! And I hope this experience gets you on the wine bandwagon, finally...
Not very good. No expression, no length. Bad gift, little brother! And I hope this experience gets you on the wine bandwagon, finally...
Jan 5th, 2015
A great Russian River Valley Pinot! Even better I helped with the harvest of these Pinot grapes. Rich w/ flavors Cherries, sage, earth, mushrooms & creamy allspice finish
A great Russian River Valley Pinot! Even better I helped with the harvest of these Pinot grapes. Rich w/ flavors Cherries, sage, earth, mushrooms & creamy allspice finish
Jan 15th, 2014
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
