Still performing near the apex of its window, perhaps a bit rupee and more rounded than a year and a half ago. Lemon curd and yellow citrus fruit driven. Drink now and over the next year or so before…
This bottle seemed to have an angular delivery and showed a more progressed profile in terms of a bronzed/oxidized finish that was omnipresent. It was drinkable, but the lamp oil aftertaste and added…
A bit more expressive than when I last had it in September. With some air, this opened up nicely with some yellow citrus and mineral notes. The lemon note became more prominent and riper over the…
Previous notes apply. Given some time to open up in the glass, it exhibited some nice lemon grass and quince notes that added interest. Probably best to continue to hold on this. Certainly more…
Ripe and inviting, with some savory lemon curd and sweet, ripe citrus notes in full display; enough acid to keep it from being too plush and round. A lovely, silky texture provided a beautiful glide…
An absolutely phenomenal showing. This went from hardly memorable over a year ago, into one of the most intriguing bottles of domestic Chardonnay I've had in a very long time. Some time in bottle has…
I like it. It's good. It goes good with food. It is a nice combination of modern and restrained. My girl really loves this wine (like 94 points loves it). Drink now.
After taking some time to really treat this wine right, it indeed opened up into something nice. Impeccably balanced, impressive texture, and a notable finish. Everything was certainly "in balance,"…
PnP at cellar temperature (56 degrees) with notes of lemon, lychee, bitter pear, and stone. Notable balance and good acidity. Thankfully, not overly oaked or buttery in any way.
Nearly identical to the 2008 WVH. A meaty and saline-driven syrah, with notes of stewed plum, salami, bologna, red currant, spice, sea salt, and bouquet garni. Some tannic clamp on the initial PnP,…
Exact same as my previous CT notes on 8/11/15. PnP with slow O2 for about an hour; no need for a decant. Ready to drink now and over the next few years.
Notes of dark/ripe raspberry, blueberry, wet slate and granite, black olive, and hints of charcuterie. A softer Obsidian; it continued to become even more delicate with an hour or two in the decanter.
A meaty syrah, with notes of salami, bologna, red currant, spice, white pepper, asphalt, and bouquet garni. Ready to drink now, I did not feel the need to decant this wine. 30 minutes from bottle to…
