March 26, 2013 - wonderful perfume that lasted the first 30+ minutes, like thick honey smells that envelop and fill the space; mouth was full and complementary + some pepper/blueberry at times. quite nice. 1st rotie for me.
December 8, 2012 - Very dark. Generous nose. A little bit weird. Flowery, peppery. Young.
December 2, 2012 - Holiday Euro Lunch 2012 (Donato Enoteca, Redwood City, California): Nearly opaque red violet color; beets, horseradish, garrigue, pepper nose; pepper, tart red fruit, mineral, horseradish, tart black fruit palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points (w/15% Viognier)