Almost menthol - all of the jam is nicely integrated. Just a hint of smoke and intrigue.
Almost menthol - all of the jam is nicely integrated. Just a hint of smoke and intrigue.
Sep 28th, 2023 Luscious but still fresh and bright. Loads of time left.
Luscious but still fresh and bright. Loads of time left.
Aug 21st, 2019 Stellar bottle, brought back from France in 2013, light on its feet yet so much flavor, spicy finish
Stellar bottle, brought back from France in 2013, light on its feet yet so much flavor, spicy finish
Nov 2nd, 2017 Kyle Altomare
Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery
9.2
Oh man, this is out of this world!
Oh man, this is out of this world!
Jun 11th, 2016 Salami, dried soil, red fruit
Salami, dried soil, red fruit
Feb 14th, 2016 High toned red fruit. Medium weight, nice acidity, savory meaty aromas. At its peak now. Yummy stuff
High toned red fruit. Medium weight, nice acidity, savory meaty aromas. At its peak now. Yummy stuff
Sep 27th, 2015 Stood out as an elegant and balanced Rhone with great welcoming depth and smoky blackberry #my40th #byo
Stood out as an elegant and balanced Rhone with great welcoming depth and smoky blackberry #my40th #byo
Jul 27th, 2015 Too young, found the acid high and the both the nose and palate mute. Give another 5-7 years.
Too young, found the acid high and the both the nose and palate mute. Give another 5-7 years.
Jun 23rd, 2015 18/20 (95/100)
Jun 21st, 2015 
Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
