A big wine that needs some air to open up. Coravin pour, which didn't allow it a true opportunity to expand its flavors or deepen in the way it should have. 92-93 points this time. I'll decant for an hour or two next…
Drinking much younger than it would seem for a 12-year-from-vintage Napa Cabernet, this initially fools you into thinking it's 5-6 years younger. Started out a little tight, yet bold and…
Blackberry, chocolate, railroad tie, and wet black soil. It's a good Cali Syrah that delivers round flavor, medium weight, and a bit of a thick delivery. No hard edges; fairly plush, but exhibits a…
Somewhat similar to my last year's note in terms of specific flavor elements by name, except that every aspect of the flavor profile here has tripled in terms of richness. This has become even more…