4/26/2024 - asplatt19 Likes this wine:

Almost perfection. Great nose, finish and balance.

3/29/2024 - asplatt19 wrote:

Great balance - cherries, hint of strawberry and a bit more acid than a Sonoma Pinot. Drinking really well. Paired with shellfish and was excellent.

3/24/2024 - asplatt19 wrote:

Solid. Very nice cherry and spice. Not a long finish but great value for the price

3/3/2024 - asplatt19 wrote:

Let it open up for 30-60 minutes. Fresh cherries. Better paired with food (like most wines)

12/16/2023 - asplatt19 wrote:

At its peak.

11/19/2023 - asplatt19 wrote:

Polished tannins, fruit slightly forward, classic Napa cab at its peak.

9/6/2023 - asplatt19 wrote:

Drinking great now. Definitely improved with the two years since my last bottle

2/26/2023 - asplatt19 Likes this wine:

A bit disappointing compared with other vintages. I'd like to say it needs another year in the bottle, but hard to say if it will improve.

6/19/2022 - asplatt19 wrote:

Jammy with polished tannins. Drinking very well. At or just a hair past peak. Drink soon.

3/13/2022 - asplatt19 wrote:

Nose of asparagus and a little funk, nice cherry with a hint of an herbaceous flavor on the palate.

11/28/2021 - asplatt19 wrote:

Nice balance, but still young. Tannins are grippy. Another year or two needed before I open another bottle.

11/25/2021 - asplatt19 Likes this wine:

Outstanding

10/11/2021 - asplatt19 wrote:

Agree with other reviews about waiting. Definitely will benefit from at least another year or two in the bottle. That said, bursting with juicy red cherry notes on the nose and palate.

12/25/2020 - asplatt19 wrote:

Polished tannins, great depth. Let breathe for at least 30 minutes.

11/16/2020 - asplatt19 wrote:

Too young

11/16/2020 - asplatt19 wrote:

Perfect age. Great wine

9/5/2020 - asplatt19 wrote:

Terrific wine at the perfect time for opening. Give a couple of minutes to breathe. Not too oakey, reminds me of a good burgundy.

8/9/2020 - asplatt19 wrote:

Great nose and finish. Tannins a bit firm. Still a bit young and will definitely improve over the next few years.

7/24/2020 - asplatt19 wrote:

Very nice. Bursting with fruit and a hint of spice. Easy to drink and may benefit from another year in the bottle.

4/24/2020 - asplatt19 wrote:

Good acidity , juicy blackberry, solid pinot

9/2/2019 - asplatt19 wrote:

Too young

5/12/2019 - asplatt19 wrote:

Big bouquet of floral notes and juicy raspberry. May improve with another year or two. Delicious.

5/10/2019 - asplatt19 wrote:

Bursting with cherries with tight tannins - not bad

4/19/2019 - asplatt19 wrote:

Blackberry and spice, polished tannins

4/5/2019 - asplatt19 wrote:

Fruit bomb, jammy, very easy to drink - not sure there is much upside in waiting another year or two

1/20/2019 - asplatt19 wrote:

Outstanding. Surprised at how well this has aged.

12/31/2018 - asplatt19 wrote:

Has aged well. Drink now.

11/4/2018 - asplatt19 Likes this wine:

Great fruit and floral notes.

6/5/2018 - asplatt19 wrote:

Better than expected - fruit forward, medium body, soft tannins - reminds me of Caymus (not surprising as its Charles Wagner) - drink now

6/3/2018 - asplatt19 wrote:

Black cherry, nice balance and long finish, tannins still firm but wine should improve over next few years

5/20/2018 - asplatt19 wrote:

Jammy and syrupy- nice bouquet

4/8/2018 - asplatt19 Likes this wine:

Nice, but should have followed my own previous notes and left in the cellar for at least another year

2/16/2018 - asplatt19 wrote:

Cherry and blackberry - tannins still a bit harsh - could use another year in the cellar - overall nice

2/11/2018 - asplatt19 wrote:

Nice floral notes and stone fruit though not to much - nice balance - tannins a bit tight still which another year maybe two should help

1/1/2018 - asplatt19 wrote:

stronger mineral flavors than fruit - would probably pair well with sushi or even some spicy food - we drank it for a New Year's toast where something more fruit forward would have been a better choice.

1/1/2018 - asplatt19 Likes this wine:

very nice - drinking well now

12/30/2017 - asplatt19 wrote:

Dark berry and plum with some minerality - very nice - will benefit from more time in the bottle

12/27/2017 - asplatt19 Likes this wine:

Nice crisp acidity balanced with a silky texture and nice finish - good value for the price

12/24/2017 - asplatt19 wrote:

Pleasantly surprised (my first Pinot Noir from South Africa) nice balance of tannins, dark berries and a hint of oak. Nice finish.

12/24/2017 - asplatt19 wrote:

Outstanding balance of fruit and complexity.

12/8/2017 - asplatt19 wrote:

Great balance but will definitely improve with at least another year or two

12/6/2017 - asplatt19 wrote:

Flavors of cherry cola and licorice with some spiciness

11/18/2017 - asplatt19 wrote:

Nice fruit, very easy to drink

9/21/2017 - asplatt19 wrote:

Needs at least 30 minutes to open up a bit.

9/21/2017 - asplatt19 wrote:

Great balance, fruit and polished tannins. Really enjoyable.

9/16/2017 - asplatt19 wrote:

Tasted at Carlo Russo - very nice - nice balance - ready to drink now but could probably benefit from another year or two

9/10/2017 - asplatt19 wrote:

Great fruit on nose and first taste with a long finish. Decant for 30 minutes.

9/2/2017 - asplatt19 wrote:

Wait another 2-4 years.

8/27/2017 - asplatt19 Likes this wine:

Very fruit forward, but enough complexity and balance to make it very enjoyable. Excellent value for the price.

8/27/2017 - asplatt19 Likes this wine:

Great balance. Will benefit from a little more time in the bottle, but great now too.