5/7/2024 - Kayentacellars wrote:

- Brick color - Pnp, needed a decant of couple hours. Dark, deep burgundy color, full body, dark fruit flavors. Robust tannins, high acidity, long finish. Opens up some with time in the glass.

3/25/2024 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Intense aromas of black cherry, chocolate and spice on the nose. Flavors are just as intense on the palate, beautifully balanced, smooth tannins, lingering finish. First time Ive had this wine, and it is remarkable. Hold or drink.

3/1/2024 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, currant and spice. Full body, moderate acidity and tannins, well integrated with long rich finish. Drinking well.

1/28/2024 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Black fruit, licorice, complex flavors, tannins are a little harsh. Long finish. Hold a few more years.

1/17/2024 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Glad we held on to this, drinking extremely well right now.

1/9/2024 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Intense aromas of blackberry, black currant, ripe black plum. Same flavors, with hints of pepper, pronounced slightly harsh tannins, high acidity. Long finish. Nice Cab, will improve with a couple of years more age.

12/6/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Aging well, flavors integrating, drink now

11/18/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

PnP thru a Venturi, ripe cherry aromas. Medium-full body, intense flavors, smooth finish.

10/29/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

PNP, not doing it justice, needs more air. Dark fruit flavored, cherry, blackberry. Moderate, but smooth tannins. Full body, mice long finish.

10/22/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Just right!

9/14/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Forgot why I bought this wii, not readily available, on the wine list at French Laundry restaurant. Rich black cherry, currant aromas and flavors. Complex, balanced, moderate tannins, rich long finish. Very nice.

7/5/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Really nice...

7/1/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

A very nice Northern Rhone Syrah, deep ruby color, intense dark fruit aromas and flavors, full body, medium acidity and alcohol, smooth tannins. Rich, moderately long finish. Good bit of sediment, but well worth the balance.

6/20/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Interesting blend of Chardonnay with some Sauvignon Blanc, crisp, acidic, stone fruit aromas and flavors. Nice medium body, long finish.

6/11/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Deep ruby, complex aromas of ripe black fruits, very full-bodies, high alcohol, tannins beginning to smooth out. Long, rich finish

5/31/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

A very nice California Chardonnay, oaked but not overdone, aromas of citrus and stone fruits, brioche and toast. Medium to full body, nice finish.

5/31/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Magnum, with one hour decant. This is the first of four vintages produced by a collaboration between Justin Smith of Saxum and the late Philippe Cambie. 76% Zinfandel, 8% Syrah, 6% Mataro, 6% Grenache and the rest Tempranillo. A beautiful wine, deep ruby with intense aromas and flavors of black cherry, blackberry, toast and spice. Full body, smooth tannins, long rich finish.

5/31/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Two hour decant, served with beef filet. Deep ruby color, intense aromas of blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, cedar and spice. Rich and full bodied, silky tannins, with long, smooth finish. Drinking very well, but should continue to improve with age. Hold other bottles a few more years.

5/30/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Hmmm, not what I expected. Has all of the character of a Merlot, but finishes harshly,

5/29/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

So sorry that Terry is retiring, always love his wines and this Grenache predominant GSM blend is one of my favorites. Ripe red fruit aromas and flavors, beautiful balance, smooth mellow tannins, rich finish.

5/26/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

purchased at the winery, shortly before owner/winemaker retired and closed his doors. Interesting experience, unremarkable wine, okay but nothing special.

5/25/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

PnP out of the cellar. Aromas of black fruit, blackberry, blueberry, with some cherry, plum. Licorice, and spice. Full body, dry, moderate acidity and alcohol, medium tannins, a little harsh. I will hold the other bottles for at least 2-3 years, should improve significantly.

5/24/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Smooth, rich red fruit aromas and flavors. I like the Ditch digger a little more than Dirt Worshipper, probably my preference for Grenache predominant Rhone style blends, bot are very good

5/23/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Black fruit,,, blackberry, black plum, prune. Very acidic, little out of balance, moderate tannins,

5/22/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Very nice, red.fruit aromas and flavors, cherry, strawberry and plum.

5/18/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

56% Tempranillo, 24% Grenache and 20% Graciano. Deep ruby, full body, black fruit aromas and flavors are intense. Strong tannins, smooth, not menacing. Interesting and drinking well now.

5/17/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Deep ruby, intense aromas of black cherry, raspberry, red plum and licorice. Full body, smooth tannins, moderate acidity and alcohol. Drinking well

5/15/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Wow, this is what I look for in a single varietal Cabernet Sauvignon!

5/13/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Deep ruby, moderate intense aromas of black cherry, plum, toast. Medium to full body, moderate but smooth tannins. Drinking well, but will benefit from 2-5 years in the bottle.

5/12/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Exceptional

4/13/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Grenache dominates the blend, good balance, well aged and drinking well now.

4/8/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Aromas are moderately intense, blueberry, blackberry, menthol, spice. Full body, moderate tannins, medium finish.

4/6/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Fresh red cherry aromas with cloves, vanilla, smooth and pleasant. Medium body, light to moderate tannins, smooth. Nice finish. A good Brunello.

4/2/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

PnP, deep ruby color. Black fruit aromas - blackberry, blueberry, black plum with hint of cedar and smoke. Dry, full body, moderate acidity and alcohol on the palate. Tannins are mild, not too harsh. Syrah clearly dominating here, nice long finish.

4/1/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Nice intense aroma of black cherry, raspberry, plum. Delicious cherry flavors, moderate acidity, tannins that are still a little aggressive and need some time. The Nines is my favorite pure Grenache of all time, havent found any other that compares.

3/27/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Measures up to its rating, but it needs some time to let the tannins mellow out some, give them 2 or more years before touching again.

3/24/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

What kind of grading system did you use CHLOrta where you could possibly arrive at a score of 50? Perhaps you had a flawed bottle. Black fruit aromas and flavors, full body, moderate tannins, high acidity and alcohol. Medium finish.

3/22/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Tannins are still pretty strong and harsh, acidic and high alcohol. Would benefit from decanting for a couple hours.

3/20/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

2 YEARS later, flavors are integrating, tannins smoothed some, still get that alcohol burn. Nice finish.

3/18/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Ruby red, nice nose, red cherries

3/15/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Drinking well and no reason to hold

3/8/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Revised after 4 years, aromas and flavors maturing, complex, black fruits, licorice, eucalyptus. Medium acidity, high alcohol, moderate tannins, and a long finish. Dont think it will get much better.

3/6/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

I get ripe red cherry, raspberry, hint of spice and cedar. Moderately intense aromas and flavors, mild smooth tannins, fresh finish. Drinking well now, can hold for 2-3 years at most.

3/1/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Black cherry, plum and licorice aromas and flavors - intense, rich, long lasting. Balanced, smooth, very nice.

2/27/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Interesting blend of 54% Grenache, with the rest made up of dark black grape varieties - Syrah, Petite Sirah, Matero, Zinfandel and Tempranillo. Very dark ruby, intense aromas and flavors of blackberry, black cherry, black plum, cedar, and prune. Full body, high alcohol, moderate acidity, with a nice long fruity finish. Well balanced, flavors integrating, drinking very well now but has to get even better with bottle aging.

2/21/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Actually more of a Southern Rhone style blend. Aromas and flavors of blueberry, blackberry and plum. Moderate acidity and alcohol, smooth tannins, balanced with soft, fruity finish that lasts. A very nice wine

2/17/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Light aromas of blackberry, black cherry, cedar and leather. Medium to full body moderate tannins, not too harsh, medium acidity, nice finish.

2/16/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Fairly intense aromas, mixture of strawberry, cherry and blueberry. Full body, moderate acidity and alcohol, prominent tannins that need a little more time to smooth out, nice finish. Balanced and drinking well.

2/6/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Drink now, not going to get any better.

2/4/2023 - Kayentacellars wrote:

Grenache predominant blend. Intense aromas - black cherry, blackberry, spice, no alcohol burn. Full body, prominent but not harsh tannins that will get better with bottle ageing. Flavors well developed, integrating, cherry, black fruit, prune, and leather. Finishes well. Hold other bottle for at least 3-4 years.