Same as my notes from December 2015. Unique and a bit reduced, with a woody, sherry-like dryness on the finish. One of the only domestic Sauvignon Blancs I've had that needs years before it's really…
Bitter and dry. Seemed to have all of the not-so-pleasant aspects of a Sherry or Jura-like wine. Nothing like Kevin's Saint Marigold (which I have enjoyed in the past).
PnP with good wild mountain red and purple berry fruit notes. Tight and chalky initially, but it didn't take long to open up fairly nicely. After about an hour decant, notes of plum, ripe raspberry,…
Very similar to my notes on the 2007 Blankiet. This 2008 kicked out notes of red and purple plum, red and black currant, black raspberry, and some licorice/anise. A little chalk and cedar on the back…
PnP with red and purple berry fruit, raspberry, plum, wet slate/minerals, pumice stone/chalk, red dirt, herbs, and some alcohol. Not astringent as I thought it might be on PnP. Certainly a bit tight,…
Notes of lemon zest, lemon curd, white peach, stone fruit, river rock, and a faint vanilla flavor. Ended with a unique pebbly and almost spicy minerality on the back end.
Identical to my notes on 12/19/2015. Drinking very nice right out of the chute. An hour in a small decanter at 54 degrees was great. Beautifully balanced Cabernet and a great example of the varietal.…
Similar to what I remember from back on October 18, 2015 when I last tried this wine. Shows potential, but still primary, especially mid-palate. Notes of black cherry, vanillin spice, black…
I have to remember to listen to my own advice about waiting until mid-2017 before I crack the cork on wines like this. PnP was very, very tight, but the sleek, black fruit-driven profile gave me hope.
PnP with wild flavors of red and black berry, red currant, black cherry, black raspberry, tobacco, bitter chocolate, and dust. A little high-toned to start, but quickly lost its bite after a little…
On initial PnP, this was singing beautifully. Notes of dark plum, red and black currant, brambly blackberry, and some asphalt/minerality. This started off tasting a little like a wild mountain fruit…
There are those times in life (and in wine) when all the stars align. I don't give out 100 points hardly ever (maybe once or twice so far - and I've been lucky enough to have some pretty phenomenal…
This was a clear winner when tasted alongside a 2012 Talley Rosemary's Pinot and a 2012 Eric Kent Sascha Marie Pinot. Served with a cheese and charcuterie plate.
Performing as it has been over the course of the last year, the Estate Cuvee displayed its typical electric purple color; immediately accessible on the first sips. Notes of dark purple and black…
Tasted alongside a 2012 Eric Kent Sascha Marie Pinot and a 2010 Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Pinot. The Talley ultimately finished in the middle, with the KB pretty much slaughtering the Talley and the…
On initial PnP, this threw off alcohol, cedar, and plum. After a slow O2 for about an hour (and some decent swirling in the glass), the confluence of flavors improved more seamlessly. Still, it never…
This bottle was brought over by a friend. I am not much of a Zin fan overall, but this kicked out some nice brambly earth notes along with the ripe blackberry, plum, and cedar flavors. It had some…
A very well balanced Viognier, with typical notes of white peach, green apple, citrus flowers, lemon, and a hint of wet stone. On the lighter side of medium-bodied, but held its frame nicely…
Tasted alongside the 2012 Talley Rosemary's Pinot and 2010 Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Pinot. The Pinot flight was paired with a cheese and charcuterie plate.
It's been almost a year since l had this at the winery. It has certainly improved, especially with some air. PnP was just a little tight, with higher-toned red berry, currant, and spice notes. Two…
