7/7/2021 - markd.shipley Likes this wine:

Another wine where the price leads consumers to downgrade its rating, and shrink their appreciation for its quality. This is a $13 bottle of wine that outperforms many wines at 3x its price. Rich, blackberry liqueur and pastille aromas rise from the glass. This is sappy, with fresh baked pie fruits (no aggressive spice). The structural profile is dense as this Cote Du Rhone is made from 100% syrah; but it still has the impression of Southern Rhone heat. Balanced, with soft tannins and fresh acidity. Buy a case of every new vintage (we're talking $150 here) and thank me later. Decant for 45 min on opening.

6/25/2020 - mac-eye Likes this wine:

Very nice indeed! Third bottle I've opened in the last 6 months. All have been wonderful - if anything, improving. Pretty cherry mouth feel and texture, excellent balance. A treat even right after opening. The 7 years since vintage have paid off - perfectly ripe for enjoying now. Excellent balance: just enough acid, strong fruit, tamed tannins. Slight sense of hot alcohol at 14.2%, not a problem. One of those rare wines where I wish I had bought even more - but how can you know? The 2017 is readily available now, haven't tried it.

6/28/2020 - ebert Likes this wine:

Smooth ZIn with great dark red fruit flavors and a bright finish

6/15/2019 - sma Does not like this wine:

Pronounced fungal nosebupon opening which never resolved upon breathing or in glass. Could not get beyond it. Hope the rest of my bottles are more consistent with on line tasting notes.