March 28, 2024 - Still maturing at 11 years, but very drinkable. Oak is still a bit strong, but not dominant. Well integrated and pleasurable with a dry mouth finish. Tasted of dark cherry, tea leaf, and tobacco
March 22, 2024 - aging beautifully
December 27, 2023 - Plush fruit with balanced structure and mature flavors. Nice mouthfeel with long length and pleasant finish.
December 16, 2023 - At its peak.
August 18, 2023 - Decanted for 1hr and returned to bottle 2 hours prior to service. Clear with moderate amount of very fine sediment. Dark purple w/deep ruby edge, no sign of bricking. Long stained legs. Rotten cork which initially showed in the taste but blew off with time. If not for the cork, this would age years yet as the tannins were still pronounced at the finish. Full throttle juice with no rough edge up front and middle with some firm tannins. Very long finish. $60 winery direct.
July 1, 2023 - Maybe something wrong with my bottle given other comments but this one lost its structure - drinkable but zero body.
June 18, 2023 - Delicious. At its peak right now. Drink up!
June 17, 2023 - Patience rewarded
June 15, 2023 - Fantastic!
May 28, 2023 - Smooth Tannins, Dark Fruit, and notes of Leather, Tobacco and Vanilla