Tasted 17 June 2016
Sonoma County · Russian River Valley
An ok Chardonnay I suppose??...Not great by any stretch. Oak dominated with an alkaline finish. Lemon oil, buttered popcorn, vanilla extract, steel ball bearings, and river rock.
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…
