11/24/2023 - Cayman1 wrote:

still drinking beautifully, fruit and structure well balanced

9/27/2023 - Cayman1 wrote:

with Martin at Pax. Hits peak after 3 hours (no decanting this time). Candied cherry, subtle vegetal edge (stewed green pepper), complex and beautifully balanced, well-integrated tannins. Upon first opening, some plum and subtle white pepper. Still carrying its perfectly-scaled acidic backbone, carrying the structure of this impressive beauty. 96.

8/13/2023 - Cayman1 wrote:

so fantastically impeccable at 10 yrs old - needs no decant at this stage, just pnp and be astounded...acid, fruit, mouthfeel, length...OMG

6/9/2023 - Cayman1 wrote:

in a profoundly beautiful place now - fully integrated acid, fruit and earth/leather/herbs. magnificent. needs 90 minutes for its acid backbone to calm down.

6/7/2023 - Cayman1 wrote:

corked

6/7/2023 - Cayman1 wrote:

this is amazing - pnp, ready to go, fabulous now.

5/7/2023 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

drinking beautifully now, though fruit is fading a bit - leather, sandalwood, white pepper on nose, dark berry and laurel on palate. drink up, it's not getting any better, methinks.

2/14/2023 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

drinking perfectly now, needs no more than 60 minute decant

2/14/2023 - Cayman1 wrote:

sumptuous, balanced, rich - drinking perfectly now with a 90 minute decant

2/3/2022 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

Sumptuous...gorgeously balanced flower, fruit, spice, and acidity, silky smooth tannins, long finish. Buy more. Drinking perfectly now, will age gracefully at least another 7-10 yrs.

2/10/2021 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

D's b-day. Lovely yeast and (almost) fermenting apple balance, excellent crispness, nice bubble size and quantity. Strong QPR.

9/24/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

subtle star anise, fig and white tea, with lashes of lime.

9/21/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

on the acidic side for a Syrah, overpowering the fruit at first. Needs a good couple of hours before some balance comes in.

9/19/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

still has life in it from a magnum, but drink up. Fruit is fading.

7/10/2020 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

it's now starting to hit its sweet spot...and held up nicely on day 2

7/10/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

dull and flabby

7/5/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

doesn't have the structure to last overnight - so drink up on day 1!

7/5/2020 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

still young...but luscious

7/3/2020 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

lovely integrated ripe fruit and soft tannins

7/1/2020 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

fruit is fading

7/3/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

amazing from mag. Decanted 3 hrs, glorious fresh fruit, vibrant acidity, round tannins, beautifully integrated. 91-92. Day 2, a hint more acid but deeper stewing of fruit, 92-93

7/1/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

fabulous! sweet and dense, though not too complex, incredibly round and smooth

7/1/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

beautiful, earthy, vegetal, complex, balanced, esp after 90 minutes

7/1/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

needs 2 hr decant

7/1/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

best in first 2 hrs, fades afterwards

6/18/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

thin and generally disappointing but for the first few sips

6/18/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

I'd give this a 93 for its first hour after uncorking, and dwindling down through the evening and thereafter to an 88-89 on day 2. Consider this a PnP at this point in its lifespan.

6/10/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

over-oaked, monotone

6/10/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

wonderful entry Burgundy-style PN, great QPR

6/10/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

starts monotone, but then...after 2-3 hours...it’s really singing ...morello cherry-dominant bramble attack followed by loamy mid-palate with a subtle cigar-wrapped grilled asparagus finish

6/10/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

monotone

6/10/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

meh.

6/10/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

heavy fruit, jammy, sweet

6/10/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

fab. needs 1.5 hrs air

6/10/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

needs 2 hrs of air

6/8/2020 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

this has really improved in the last year - more concentrated and focused, and more integrated. Best after 90 minutes decanted.

4/27/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

pleasant enough, but unidimensional

4/12/2020 - Cayman1 wrote:

easy-quaffing and well-balanced; decent depth with earthy berries and moderate length finish - all in all, solid for the price point.

12/7/2018 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

a rush of funghi forest floor that stayed throughout, accented occasionally by kirsch and blueberry compote. Stunningly good right now.

11/27/2018 - Cayman1 wrote:

what a beauty - balanced, smooth, integrated. Wow.

11/21/2018 - Cayman1 wrote:

still rocking. In fact, peaking, IMHO. gorgeous balance of barnyard earth and stewed plum with dark cherry in the middle. unbelievable value for price. If you find some, buy and drink now.

11/17/2018 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

after 2-hour decant, a fabulous dark fruit fest with a Brunello-like nose of stewed plum and cassis. Perfect with a bison tenderloin off the grill. Drinking well now, and will keep easily for another 5-8 years.

5/19/2018 - Cayman1 wrote:

at its peak - rolling thunder of bramble and cherry cola, soft, full and round silky tannins, ridiculous length,

5/6/2018 - Cayman1 wrote:

lovely cherry cola, medium body, good value

4/8/2018 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

it's definitely past its prime...AND: still fabulous. the fruit has morphed into a maderized sweetness that is gloriously long in its finish, complex and layered in mid-palate, and completely integrated and silky fine tannins. Lovely.

4/30/2014 - Cayman1 wrote:

Huge, well-balanced, opulent. Licorice, cassis, blackberry in abundance, lovely. Wish I had a case of this!

5/10/2014 - Cayman1 wrote:

Not much going on in the first 45 minutes, then opening to concentrated spices and ripe black fruit. Exceeded expectations at this price point, for sure.

4/20/2014 - Cayman1 Does not like this wine:

Gone.Done.over.dead.don't bother.

4/20/2014 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

Meh. Nothing special merlot. Middle of the road fruit, a bit over-produced. Overly acidic finish.

4/18/2014 - Cayman1 Likes this wine:

2nd try with this favourite...more grenache this time, opulent fruit, good structure. This will stand well for several years to come.