12/9/2022 - Karlj940 wrote:

I will add an interesting sent of peppermint on the nose. Great QPR here. Not sure what the grapes in this blend are, but I’d like to know.

12/18/2022 - happy712 Likes this wine:

Decanted 10 hours. Very nice fruity profile. Has a nice understated complexity. Not as light as what you’d expect from Sonoma, yet not quite the elegant finesse of Bourgogne, especially for a premier cru. Good first attempt. Needs more time.

9/29/2018 - RajivAyyangar wrote:

James Suckling - Great Wines of the Andes 2018 (The Presidio, SF): M Rolland. (carmenere, cab, merlot)- blue fruit. Juniper. Menthol. Slight pencil shavings oak (2years in new French) but mostly well contained. Tightly wound black fruit. Elevated acid. High tannins. Less oxidized than the petit clos. Has energy.

5/24/2022 - gharter Likes this wine:

Has been 18 months since I opened the last bottle and time has been very good to this wine. It has really come together. PnP, beautiful nose, not shy . Blackberry, currant, herbs, fig, spice, cedar aromas. Layers of flavor with red and black fruits, sandalwood, graphite, forest floor, spice, some oak, but not overpowering. Very smooth tannins in the long finish.

4/13/2022 - mhekman Likes this wine:

Color (15/15): opaque purple / black...wow, this is dark!
Bouquet (19/20): tart cherry, a little cola, hint of black berry and leather...pleasant and rounds out into a full, powerful bouquet with time
Palate: (27/30): refreshing cherry, blackberry with a hint of strawberry that has a dry, tannic spine in the mid-palate before softening into a lingering fruity finish
Overall (32/35): very nice wine that gets better with air and likely improves further with time. I think this wine has upside but don't understand James Suckling's score of 99. 95+ potential is my best guess...will try another bottle in 2023.

12/17/2021 - brouigu1 Likes this wine:

Decanted for 4 hours and found the nose amazingly soft yet packed with red fruits and crème de cassis. The aroma lifting from the decanter certainly had my attention and anticipation.

The palate was round and supple leading with both black & red berries, worn leather, graphite and vanilla. This is a full bodied wine that coats the mouth with balanced fruits, acid and defined tannin. Oddly, I didn’t find the layers of complexity I was expecting in such am amazing wine although it really delivered in flavor. The finish included a nice hang time with a mineral and creamy vanilla ending. I am in no hurry to enjoy my remaining bottles as the freshness at 11 years will persist over the next 10 years IMO. Enjoyed a glass alone and then paired with a roasted filet and creamy horseradish mashed potato’s, and it was perfect!

A very well made wine that delights and deserves the high scores but missing a complexity component, at least at the moment.

11/1/2021 - brouigu1 Likes this wine:

I have enjoyed the Clos Apalta across many vintages and the 2015 is a standout!

Opened and decanted for a little over an hour. Dark purple almost black in color with a nose that is intoxicating. Black fruits, leather, chocolate and spices.

The palate is amazing with a rich profile of blackberry, blueberry and a creamy chocolate on the midpalate. Very well balanced, soft and yet so full of worn leather with a mineral and spice finish. I see why this rated quite well.

Of course JS way over shot but he tends to do that a lot.

5/2/2021 - JChan wrote:

A bit disappointed - decanted for 4 hrs, still alcoholic but the fruits are weak, not that balanced and finish is not long enough. Is it too young?

3/7/2021 - christianderivel Likes this wine:

Tasted alongside a Merus 2003 last night. The Chateau was decanted 3 hours prior to follow advices from previous tasters. First sips were fabulous, rich with mouthfuls of dark fruits and dark chocolate but it dried up within the hour while the Merus blossomed without being outstanding. Let's call it even and still memorable.

7/15/2021 - brouigu1 wrote:

Staying with previous notes and score but over the last 2 years this has begun its transition and the enjoyment window is closing IMO.

A tad more bricking around the edges and the fruits have begun to fade but still delivers a nice blend that is really best with food.

1/14/2021 - brouigu1 Likes this wine:

A solid cabernet and decently priced makes this a great pizza and mid week drinker.

The aroma is weaved of red and black fruits and coffee notes. The palate is balanced and the black fruits are in front with that slight coffee note. Not very complex and its not expected but this cabernet is drinking well and offers a nice glimpse of Washington fruit.

4/7/2021 - gharter Likes this wine:

Just really starting to enter its drinking window. Still primary. Purchased at release, this was unusual as it threw NO sediment. No browning. NIce aromas of blackberry, plum, spice, anise, leather, pencil shavings, a hint of herbs and forest floor. Showing a lot of flavor mirroring the nose. Not showing any secondary character yet. I prefer them at 15+ years and this easily has 15-20 years ahead of it. Really good now, but the best is to come.

12/8/2020 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine:

While I usually enjoy the Pisoni, Garys and Rosella Pinots from ROAR at their finest evolution, I must admit this sneak peak from the 2018 vintage caught my attention. I have always felt that the Soberanes Pinot lurked in the shadows, but recent vintages it has certainly started to flex its muscles and come out of the shadows. I found this to be delightful, though youthful, with expressive red fruit in the forefront. I always catch a bit of high chaparral elements from this terroir, but this was fruit-focused and less savory, which I enjoyed. I am glad I have some more of these to enjoy as they mature and strut their stuff. Great effort that will get better.

10/3/2020 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine:

This hit me better than the first of these I tried. Displayed elegant red fruit and a bit more of a fleshy body than the prior bottle. It lands between elegance and powerful. It has a nice mouthfeel and expresses itself well from beginning to end. I still struggle with QPR for appellation wine compared with others that deliver just as well. Nothing wrong or flawed here at all.

3/31/2020 - brouigu1 Likes this wine:

A solid showing from the Santa Lucia Highlands which I am finding I like this region.

Upon opening it was tight and presented some green stem in both the aroma and taste. After a few hours this developed into a juicy red fruit Pinot.

Not overly complex but a nice drinking Pinot that was good alone but even better with some mild protein.

This is young and needs a year or so but with a decant this wine delivers the appropriate territory and at a decent price point.

4/28/2020 - Scamber Likes this wine:

Cherry, raspberry, blueberry, citrus. Lighter body, lighter style, great tension and depth. Wonderful on its own. Wife enthusiastically, “I could drink this every day.” Compared to Cristom’s Four Ladies vineyard designates (Eola-Amity Hills), this is lighter and higher toned. Great work capturing this AVA. Also, like nearly all inexpensive Cristom, exceptional QPR.

4/17/2020 - brouigu1 Likes this wine:

At 8 years of age this guy is still going strong. Super dark purple, almost black in color so no clarity in the glass.

A touch tight at first but the nose opened up with blackberry, oak spices and hint of black pepper.

On the palate this guy is well balanced, the tannin, alcohol and acids are nicely aligned. The black fruits are still front and center and complimented with some woody flavors and a peppery finish.

Super tasty and easy to enjoy.

2/28/2020 - brouigu1 Likes this wine:

Enjoyed this bottle with some Ravioli Lasagna and it was a great pairing.

Opened and decanted for an hour. Tasted upon open and it was a tad tight but the red fruits came though. Translucent edges with a dark purple core.

After decanting the wine came together and showed several layers of red fruits, black fruits some cigar box and herbal/mineral finish. This is drinking very well IMO and is a great food wine. Not the best Brunello but for the price this was spot on!

12/29/2018 - brouigu1 Likes this wine:

As I read some of the other notes the one theme that rings true for me is air time.

PnP and enjoyed right away. Nose had the signature Antica Terra red fruits and funky earth which is very enjoyable. A tad disjointed on first attack but as this sat in the glass it opened up. Red fruits, earthy and hints of clove and oak spices.

Day 2 this wine was amazing. So lush and integrated. All of the funky earth elements were more subdued and the red fruits were back in primary position. Medium ++ in body with great fruits and spices on the finish.

Drinking very well with additional air time. Just a gorgeous wine.

12/2/2019 - brouigu1 Likes this wine:

Another good showing of Mark Ryan wines. Although every time I open a bottle of anything Mark Ryan I get a coffee whiff on the nose that blows off after time.

A blend of primarily Cab Sauv and Malbec this young wine is coming together nicely. Dark cherry, blueberry, oak spices and a lush lingering finish.

11/4/2019 - msuwine wrote:

I’ve been a fan of the Cirq label from its outset, since it offers a more restrained version of the Kosta Browne single vineyard wines - powerful, but not as sweet. Although Kosta Browne is taking over the Bootlegger’s Hill vineyard in 2017, I decided to taste these two 2016 versions side-by-side: one from Kosta Browne (the heir apparent) and one from Cirq (the departing winery). Given this brief intersection in time, were the wines that different?

Um, no - not really. They are each juicy, lively, and nuanced - right down the middle of the modern Pinot line, with ripeness but also typicity. I’ve lately found many KB wines to be rich and saccharine, but this was not the case here. I liked the Cirq better, since it had a more floral, intense, pure, and settled profile, but each is good - and hard to distinguish from each other. Onto the details:

- Color. Both offer bright cherry, almost translucent profiles, with the Cirq being slightly more dark.

- Body. Each had a similar mouthfeel, though the Cirq was the more heavy of the two. Each was medium in body, with few teardrops on the glass and a pleasant lift at the end. (The Cirq was 14.5% alcohol, the Kosta Browne 14.1%.)

- Nose. The Cirq was more reticent, with notes of cranberry, dried herbs, and gravel. The KB was more pungent and fruity, with notes of sour cherry and rosemary. Both have an herbal and gravy tilt, but the KB offers more fruit.

- Taste. The KB was more candied, though only slightly moreso. Each offered lovely notes of dried cranberry, sour cherry, menthol, and herbs. This was the hardest metric on which to tell them apart.

- Finish. The Cirq was a little lighter in the exit, with a more lifted tone. The KB, in contrast, was a bit more sweet.

These wines are virtually identical, so to taste one is to taste both (and don't buy both! ... like, um, a friend of mine). I opened each too early, but I think they will be plenty impressive in 2021 or later. In the interest of splitting no further hairs, I’d put the KB as a 93 and the Cirq as a 93+ at the moment. Both have real upside, though, so give them some time and see what happens.

3/4/2019 - brouigu1 wrote:

I have to agree with the other CT member who said this was flat. I was so disappointed that this did not show well at all. Its not vinegar but zero nose, aroma or taste. I tasted upon opening and after a few hours and there was no growth in this wine.

I have had this vintage before and found it outstanding but this was beyond its drinking life.

12/9/2018 - Bluecollar wrote:

Amazing Syrah Library Wine Tasting 2006-2015:
Closed and tight. Lot's of potential, but needs much more time

4/12/2018 - brouigu1 Likes this wine:

Good Pinot no doubt.

PnP and consumed with some light snacks of cheese, crackers and nuts. Bright purple, good clarity and a nose of fresh ripe cherries.

Well balanced and the ripe fruits of cherry and cranberry shine on. Soft mouth feel and decently integrated already.

I do enjoy Domaine Serene wines and have for many years but as their prices inch up I find I turn to equally as good Oregon Pinot from multiple sources and at half the price.

3/14/2018 - qcwino wrote:

Last of 3 bottles in .375 format. All 3 are from the same retailer and stored in the same climate controlled condition. 1st one a few years back was the best and most complex, 2nd one was primary but still restrained, the 3rd one I had today was a hot mess. Stewed, prune fruit with noticeable alcohol on the palate. After the first glass I put a cork in it and placed it in the fridge overnight. Day 2 - was not any better and I poured the rest down the drain.

7/26/2017 - SonnyChiba wrote:

Decant the heck out of this. Was so much better after several hours of being opened. Very opulent, rich, layered Opus One - a great vintage for this wine. This will really be fantastic in the future. Expensive though. Why not buy Pichon Baron, Ducru B, Pontet Canet, or even Las Cases at this price point? That said, it is a very good wine.

9/2/2017 - brouigu1 Likes this wine:

Open & decanted for 40 minutes. paired with a grilled filet.

Nice dark purple and this bottle did not show any bricking or color changes around the edges. Warm and solid nose of black fruits and berries, oak spices, leather and mineral whiffs.

Amazing on the palate.... The tannins and acids are well balanced, the dark fruits are still front and center with allspice, leather, vanilla and that mineral finish.

This has come together quite nicely... on to the 2006 with high expectations!

8/5/2017 - brouigu1 Likes this wine:

Decanted for 2 hours before enjoying.

Nice purple color with some clarity. Nose is lighter than I expected but still has a deep aroma of black cherry, oak spices and slight mineral.

Smooth on the palate. Medium++ in body with a slight sweetness of cherry pie, dark chocolate, spices and that mineral finish.

Paired with grilled filet and well.... you know.... Just outstanding.

5/18/2017 - david.dohanic@gmail.com Likes this wine:

The Don rules (again!)
In the 26th reiteration of this hallowed (my words not CyT) vineyard they hit a towering home run, with wonderfully dark and lush cab fruit, and thank the Dear Lord that this time around we're talking ALL fruit and little terroir for what is a beautifully fruit driven beast of dark cherries, rich plum and beguiling brambly blackberry. I'm li, li, liking this baby. Yes, you can wait another 3-5 years to see how the tertiary flavors develop but if you've only got one or two bottles you owe it to yourself to open right away and enjoy this smorgasbord of the olfactory senses immediately. And you can thank me later fellers (and the occasional lady who reads these notes) for this suggestion.

94PLUS but going well higher in time, gahr-aun-teed!

1/28/2017 - WineGuyFL Likes this wine:

Very good. I have tasting notes on this one for three vintage in a row.....2012-2014. Interestingly, the notes are virtually the same despite the fact that the Pro Reviewers rate this particular vintage (2013) as being a significant notch below 2012 and 2014.

8/13/2016 - Millennial Drinkers wrote:

Deep purplish red. A little perfumey on the nose with tons of dark cocoa and tons of black fruits. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Heavy fruits, especially dark and black cherries. Undertones are coated in baking spices. Slightly more elegant than the Rutherford Hillside. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2036. (93+)

1/7/2017 - BRR Likes this wine:

While I think this will benefit from another year or two of bottle age, this sure provides a lot of pleasure now. Chock full of sumptuous black cherry and licorice like fruit, this also has a nice undertone of light herb. It's well-syructured yet ripe. Another home run for Soos Creek.

12/13/2015 - Yorgos Likes this wine:

#AthensRedfinewinetasting2015
Dark ruby. Vibrant nose with red and dark cherries, raspberries, oak and some earthy notes. A bit warm and sweet I would say. In the mouth you get a punch initially which somewhat softens afterwards and eventually becomes almost elegant; quite fresh and lively with medium to high acidity, medium tannins. More complex and open than the nose. Now I also detected some chocolate notes, peppery (especially towards the end), while the warmth that you felt in the nose here is more discreet and better assimilated than you would expect . Quite long finish 94-95

12/16/2015 - Loren Sonkin wrote:

Tasting Group Holiday Party (Mouton, Laurent, Essencia, Hundred Acre, Staglin, +++) (University Circle): Really nice showing. It was probably in the wrong place in the lineup as it took a sip or two to re-calibrate. In any event, once I did, this was great. Not really showing much age, although obviously not a baby. Purple in color. The nose has plums, black raspberries and a slight floral note. On the palate, more black cherries with a strong and nice black licorice note. Good acidity. Tight complexity that slowly unwound in the glass. Great showing. As I still have a few left, I was glad to see that there is no hurry.

9/10/2015 - mflesh wrote:

To sit or not to sit, that is the question. I am not really in love with this release. This is the first of six to be consumed. The wine has a good color to it -- was poured and was allowed to initially decant in the glass for about 45 minutes before enjoying. The bottle was enjoyed over a five hour period of time. No bleed on the cork. The nose in the glass is blackberry and bell pepper. The entry is blackberry and a little mushroom and green pepper. The middle of this one is where the berry corrects itself. This wine actually presented itself THE BEST about 3 hours after opening. This is where the mid-palate seemed to be the lengthiest. The finish was a bit thin, a little metallic. Some black licorice, some black pepper, a little tannin but not much in all honesty. A little underwhelming. I'm going to let the other 5 sit for at least 2-3 years because I just feel the structure here is lacking. I think it will integrate, but it just doesn't work now. Not rating, as this wine is not at full potential. Needs time I think.

3/10/2015 - WineTime10 wrote:

HUGE disappointment at the price point! I personally don't feel the wine will improve much with time. I think their 2011 is a dud, and I'm kicking myself for joining their futures club in the first place. I'm so done with this winery, especially their (mostly) lame staff that only care about talking you into joining the cellar masters club. Do yourself a favor and skip this! I can name at least ten other wineries in Napa that produced far superior 2011 Cabs at a fraction of the price.

1/26/2015 - canan wrote:

I certainly see what the drama is all about :-)
It is very extracted and concentrated but still a very decent wine with some qualities to it.
Plenty of almost dried blackberry fruit and with some air and at the proper temperature it does have the appropriate amount of acidity.
I can certainly understand why people feel the lack of tannins but I do believe that it is there behind all the extraction.
I don't believe that you can argue with the objective quality of the wine but definitely about whether or not you like the wine.
I liked it a lot but it is not one of my favorite wines :-)

12/24/2014 - LLim Likes this wine:

Had this on Christmas Eve with standing rib roast, truffled mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables. Drank from 1L bottle that was decanted right before serving. This is a highly extracted wine but it is balanced and was liked by all. Went well with food, but I could drink this by itself. The nose is candied and sweet (like grape bubblegum) but if you can get past that, there are aromas of crushed violets and wood. Same with the initial taste. It is very fruit forward and seems sweet, but as it opens and you taste more depth, there are more dark fruits, plum, dark cherry, vanillins and oak. It is well balanced and drinkable now, but I wonder what it will be like in 3, 5, 10 yrs? This is the second time I've tasted it and the bottles seem consistent. Seems like most people either like this style or hate it. I liked it.

12/29/2014 - markandsusanw Likes this wine:

Splash decant ... This has long been a go-to wine for us. As the price rose we drank it less, but when we did we were always impressed. That hasn't totally changed, but this, our most recent, vintage is definitely lacking when compared to past Trilogy bottlings. The upfront fruit was somewhat muted on both nose and palate, with spice and earth the predominant flavor profile here. Not bad, but a little lacking. Tannins are present, but not intrusive, and acid makes it seem balanced. Good, just not great, and a poor QPR at the current price point. Not yet ready to say it's gone totally downhill, I am somewhat disappointed.

11/26/2014 - MikeFiend wrote:

Unbelievable! Shared a bottle with a few friends at my bar and we were blown away. The idiots that are saying this particular vintage expression from Caymus is awful need their head examined. This is arguably the BEST vineyard in California. Stop being a hater! Parker gave this bottling a 96. 96! Hello? Buy as much of this as you can procure/afford!

11/26/2014 - wineshaman wrote:

Decanted 2hrs, I think it is important to remember that what makes wine so different than many adult beverages is that it is and always will be subjective. One Budweiser taste the same as the next Budweiser, but with wine one vintage of one varietal will vary from vintage to vintage and even bottle to bottle. I believe there is no better example of this subjectiveness than Caymus regular Cabernet bottle. I have said it many times that one man's junk is another man's treasure, for me this is a treasure. That is my two cents worth and I am sticking to it! The bottom line, everyone is entitled to their respected opinion, especially when it comes to wine, after all this is America and it is a semi free country!

10/17/2014 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine:

2014 New York Wine Experience Trip; 10/14/2014-10/21/2014 (New York City, NY): Poured ex-château from a bottle provided by Jean-Michel Cazes, this wine (a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot) has aged very little since my last tasting a few years ago. Big, black tarry fruit, graphite, allspice, lavender and bittersweet chocolate are embedded in a full-bodied, freshly acidic, seamlessly alcoholic frame with massive fine-grained tannins. Mouth-coating and solid in the middle, it concludes long and with some tannic grip. Based upon this tasting, I must adjust my suggested drinking window. For those who are holding well-cellared bottles, another decade or more will be necessary. Jean-Michel Cazes thinks that this wine will last until 2064 or beyond. I suspect that he may be correct...my estimate of 2050 is likely conservative. Drink 2024-2050.

10/5/2014 - brouigu1 Likes this wine:

Odd, such high ratings for this wine and very few comments as to why?

Fantastic showing by Lilian. PnP in the glass and consumed over several hours. A lighter dark purple in the glass with a nose full of black fruits, tobacco and hints of pepper.

On the palate the wine is silky and very well integrated. The balance was very good and the dark fruits are present on the mid palate. I was pleased that the alcohol was not dominate which is why the balance was so good.

Decent finish with smokey wood and black pepper. This wine is drinking great now and should deliver the same delight if not greater delights for several more years.

9/29/2014 - wineismylife wrote:

WIML91

Tasted non blind.

Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of red hills dirt, flowers, berries and cherries. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold.

8/18/2014 - Loren Sonkin wrote:

Some CdP's that excceded my expectations (Tom and Betty's): Loved this wine. I know some don't like the lushness of the 07's, but I personally find it a great vintage. For those who don't, however, I believe this vintage will age just fine, so hold onto them. This one is still on the youthful side at 7 years from vintage. Purple/ruby in color. The nose has plums, raspberries, anise, spice and floral notes. Great juicy texture. On the palate, plenty of fruit, medium tannins, nice acidity. There is black and red raspberries, pepper and spice. Long finish. Worked great with a variety of homemade pizzas but especially the buffalo cauliflower and tofu pizza. Great wine that will continue to develop for a decade.

6/30/2014 - TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine:

This wine will be polarizing. But I believe you should rate and accept a wine for what it is. For example, I don't understand why some folks will drink a Caymus Cab and then criticize it for being fruit forward and new world, or drink a Mollydooker Shiraz and then say it is too jammy - what did you expect?? Don't take the rating out on the wine especially if it is as advertised and known for a particular style (you can still post comments about your disdain for a wine and hit the "NR" for rating). This would not be a chardonnay that I would want to drink every day, but I was in the mood for this style and it hit the mark - as advertised.

As for this, it is a buttery, creamy, vanilla caramel apple, with pear, butterscotch and citrus elements. It has a smooth mouthfeel and finish. It is sweet. But very enjoyable if you accept it for what it is. Sometimes I feel like I want a Chardonnay that has not gone through malolactic conversion, and sometimes I want a chardonnay that tastes like it went through it twice - like this wine tastes. But you have to either like or be craving this style of wine if you are to enjoy. On this night, this was exactly what I was looking for.

6/27/2014 - Christoffer78 Likes this wine:

Quilceda is one of those wines which always triggers a "love or hate" response from experienced wine aficionados. The nose is so Quilceda I am totally amazed. The green, grassy tone adjoined by serious mint tells me what is in the glass. There is some serious fruit too. Deep, profound and clean red berries, blackberry and classy ballpoint pen are adjoined by perfect oak and a lovely complexity. The palate is fully packed and the balance is incredible. The structure is amazing. This wine will last for many many years if taken care of properly. The length on the finish lasts for more than a minute and adds to the keywords "amazingly good!"... I find no flaws at all in the wine, but it certainly is a Quilceda. Personally I find the green mint tone a bit difficult, but my personal taste has actually very little to do with the objective stunning qualities of this wine. (Hence, it deserves a close to perfect score tonight.) A true gem! (score is 98+)

I tasted this wine some 18 months ago and it has certainly developed since then. This wine might be a perfect wine to me in the future given this development. Tannins are e.g. much more integrated and well-behaved now compared to the last tasting.

(Tasted in a flight with 2001 Shafer Hillside Select, 2001 Napa Valley Reserve, 2002 Quilceda Creek and 2007 Hundred Acre Precious.)

6/22/2014 - ScubaSommelier wrote:

Liking this wine less and less over time. At tasting room I thought it was outstanding. I have had three bottles over time and like it less. Has a odd funk on the nose like too many mushrooms and sulfur. Perhaps a bit tainted. Still tastes ok, but the folks I served it to got hung up on nose.

3/1/2013 - BrandiLove Likes this wine:

I guess I should start this tasting note by saying that the 2009 Justin Isosceles is my #1 sub $100 bottle of wine. I simply cannot say enough about how delicious this wine is.

I honestly cannot say if it tastes like cassis or currant since I have never actually eaten either by themselves LOL! What I can say is that on the nose this wine reminds me a lot of the Caymus Cabernet. It is opulent, sexy and extremely balanced. This quality extends to the palate where I taste extremely balanced flavors of cinnamon, dark chocolate, dark fruits and coffee. The tannins are soft and supple and there is this terrific quality where it leaves this delicious bakers chocolate "dryness" on my tongue. It's not minerality, it's not tannic but something leaves this fantastic dry, sweet, bitter yet smooth finish. I'm honestly not sure how else to describe it.

The best part is the finish is incredibly long. I sear I can taste it on my lips an hour later and I'm hugely thankful for that!