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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
This is the rebranded GIII label, whose name change to the now Brinkman Block came about due to Andy Beckstoffer's proprietary hike in fees which necessitated the removal of the GIII reference on the…
Round, plush, and a little cloying on the back end, this wine delivered with a medium-bodied frame and some layered flavors. Plum, black raspberry, wet earth, and some chocolate; a little lift kept…
Unfortunately I could not get behind this wine at all, even as a throw-down summer pounder. This has that thrown together feel about it. Muddled and awkwardly cloying, this thing deadened the palate…
A beautiful wine; the AO Reserve Chardonnay is near-perfectly balanced, with silky lemon and citrus fruit flavors, some stone and tufa, light/ripe pear, and a gorgeous kiss of vanilla on the back…
As others have noted, this was a very modern version of an AO Chardonnay. The oak influence is very evident, with sourdough bread, buttered popcorn, and vanilla at the forefront. Some lemon curd and…
Very Sauvignon Blanc-like in its flavor profile. A bit of a steely aftertaste. This was a little tough for me after just having such a smooth Sauvignon Blanc ('14 AO 1155 SB) prior to consuming this.…
A very inviting Sauvignon Blanc, with a wonderful balance between subtle tropical fruit, lemon oil, a bit of pumice/stone, and an ever-so faint drop of vanilla. This gained the majority of its points…
A little difficult to read for me at this stage. Came off a little hot and linear. Strawberry cream, cranberry, smoke, and spice. Alcohol was certainly showing its 15% compared to the would-be fruit…
