8/23/2015 - rhoneranger126 wrote:

Definitely time to drink. Palate was thinning showing lean (not fresh) red fruit, a bit of oak and slightly austere finish. Not flawed - just finished.

8/15/2015 - rhoneranger126 wrote:

Ripe red fruit remains fairly dense, but with a pronounced amount of oak. Aromatics and color suggest some maturity and finish turns a bit lean. Probably best to consume now - provided you like the wood.

8/15/2015 - rhoneranger126 Likes this wine:

At peak maturity. Spicy peach, green raisin and slate in viscous, broad palate. Reasonable amount of acidity and minerality maintain a freshness in the wine.

Drink now!

8/7/2015 - rhoneranger126 wrote:

Dark, ripe fruit over run by a pronounced VA. Condition, color and weight of the wine suggested that it should be drinking well at this point. Will have to revisit in the near term...

8/7/2015 - rhoneranger126 Likes this wine:

Pleasant - Very approachable, classic styled Bordeaux. Showed well for ~ 90 minutes before beginning to fade. Red current, berry and a hit of earth supported by fine tannins. Time to consume my remaining bottles.

7/19/2015 - rhoneranger126 Likes this wine:

This one exceeded expectations! Layered tropical fruits on foundation of subtle butterscotch. Good acidity - almost minerally - kept the wine fresh. Held up very well over 90 minutes of drinking. Plan on enjoying my remaining bottles over the next 2 - 3 years.

7/21/2015 - rhoneranger126 Likes this wine:

Drinking well. Soft, round mouthfeel with very fine tannins. Presents cherry with a hint of current. No evidence of oak. Medium length finish. Plan on drinking the remaining bottles over the next 1 - 2 years.

7/10/2015 - rhoneranger126 wrote:

Pleasant aromatics show dark fruit, meat and subtle earth. Thinness on the palate results in somewhat austere profile. Medium, somewhat chalky finish suggests that the wine is towards the end of its life. Drink through 2016 at most.

7/12/2015 - rhoneranger126 Likes this wine:

Needed ~ 45 minutes to open up. Balanced, spicy red fruit, classic Russian River pine forest floor, clean acidity, moderately long finish. Paired very well with charcoal seared Ahi Tuna.