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In tonight's WS tasting, we had the 06, 04 and 02. There are at least two things that are true. One, time is kind to the older vintages and/or the 02 vintage was special. Likely, both are true. One thing that is undeniable, WS grows and cellars amazing fruit. Seriously, consistent! The raspberry in their aged fruits really shine. Followed by bright; strawberries,cranberries, pomegranate, limestone chalk, mid minerality, black & red licorice, earth, sweet spice and flat out elegance that goes on and on. The quality amongst their single designated vineyards is marginable from their Sonoma coast blends. Also, how they price them.
In tonight's WS tasting, we had the 06, 04 and 02. There are at least two things that are true. One, time is kind to the older vintages and/or the 02 vintage was special. Likely, both are true. One thing that is undeniable, WS grows and cellars amazing fruit. Seriously, consistent! The raspberry in their aged fruits really shine. Followed by bright; strawberries,cranberries, pomegranate, limestone chalk, mid minerality, black & red licorice, earth, sweet spice and flat out elegance that goes on and on. The quality amongst their single designated vineyards is marginable from their Sonoma coast blends. Also, how they price them.
This bottle excels above the 8/15 bottle. The fruit is simply sensational. The raspberries are so fresh and ripe. Pomegranate, strawberries, cherries and just the right kind of chalky minerality. It's one flaw, still a little hot in the back of the throat. Better at 12.5-13.5% than over 14%.
This bottle excels above the 8/15 bottle. The fruit is simply sensational. The raspberries are so fresh and ripe. Pomegranate, strawberries, cherries and just the right kind of chalky minerality. It's one flaw, still a little hot in the back of the throat. Better at 12.5-13.5% than over 14%.
The 02 shows a core of blackberries, sour cherries, dry cranberries, rhubarb and strawberries paint the back palate. Chalk, spice and soft minerals come out on the finish. A touch hot in the back of the throat @ 14.1%.
The 02 shows a core of blackberries, sour cherries, dry cranberries, rhubarb and strawberries paint the back palate. Chalk, spice and soft minerals come out on the finish. A touch hot in the back of the throat @ 14.1%.
The 02 Sonoma out of Coravin rather than decant shows more cinnamon and spice than without. Raspberry, cherry cola, strawberries, touch of watermelon, chalk, iron pan minerals and nice long fruit cinnamon finish.
The 02 Sonoma out of Coravin rather than decant shows more cinnamon and spice than without. Raspberry, cherry cola, strawberries, touch of watermelon, chalk, iron pan minerals and nice long fruit cinnamon finish.
The 02 Sonoma is not quite the 02 Yorkville from a couple of weeks ago but none the less a very nice wine. Cranberries, raspberries and ripping pomegranate. Almost pie filling like. A touch of baking spices, smoked meats and a chalky finish. Drinking beautifully around it's peak!
The 02 Sonoma is not quite the 02 Yorkville from a couple of weeks ago but none the less a very nice wine. Cranberries, raspberries and ripping pomegranate. Almost pie filling like. A touch of baking spices, smoked meats and a chalky finish. Drinking beautifully around it's peak!
Sonoma County, California, USA
