Consistent with prior tasting in 2016, this lovely, er, petite verdot-merlot-cabernet blend offers a bouquet of vanilla and (now more dried) flowers. Opened full day 2: Luscious and dark-berry fruit forward, still cedar and tobacco leaf, with some bitterness on the long finish. Am pleased with this purchase and expect the wine will continue to evolve over the next ~6 years.
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First off, this red blend is 50% Petite Verdot. A bit of a rarity in California and I love seeking out mostly Petite Verdot blends because frankly, you get a unique flavor profile. It's like roasted plum or blackberry. A savory fruit that is really unique and hard to stereotype. So good, so unique, so delicious.
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9/9/2023 - robert.kalinowski@gmail.com Likes this wine: 93 Points
This wine has continued to get better and better since release. Hitting it's stride now and has some time left.
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4/9/2023 - J B McDonald Likes this wine: 90 Points
Consistent with prior tasting in 2016, this lovely, er, petite verdot-merlot-cabernet blend offers a bouquet of vanilla and (now more dried) flowers. Opened full day 2: Luscious and dark-berry fruit forward, still cedar and tobacco leaf, with some bitterness on the long finish. Am pleased with this purchase and expect the wine will continue to evolve over the next ~6 years.
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7/11/2021 - mpsocal Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent stuff, still very tannic, this one is going to age really well.
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4/7/2018 - mpsocal Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wow, this is excellent wine. It’s got a unique flavor with a tannic backbone and an outstanding finish. Very tasty.
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8/21/2017 - Gestalted Likes this wine: 90 Points
First off, this red blend is 50% Petite Verdot. A bit of a rarity in California and I love seeking out mostly Petite Verdot blends because frankly, you get a unique flavor profile. It's like roasted plum or blackberry. A savory fruit that is really unique and hard to stereotype. So good, so unique, so delicious.
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