4/15/2024 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

A bit linear and medium bodied Tannins, but large amounts of dark cocoa, wild raspberries along with blue fruit and a touch of minerality and petrol. Hedonistic and fun wine. Crowd pleaser especially for those who love a very well made Napa Fruit Forward wine.

4/15/2024 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

A Great SB especially for Chard lovers. Expect a full bodied and lively SB with a great and extended mouth feel.

4/4/2024 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Was a great Easter addition, especially for the lovers of Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc, as the Vermentino has similar characteristics. Fresh and fun, bright stone fruit and great roundness overall.

4/4/2024 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

At a Decade old and still vibrant, clean PN. Spiced on the nose, a touch of copper starting to appear in color. Was a great Easter addition.

3/15/2024 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Wow.... its still like Mardi-Gras in my mouth.....

1/4/2024 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Waking back up in the new year. Super Youthful n fun dark fruit forward nature with strong oak tannins. Overall integration is progressing nicely.

1/1/2024 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

At 11 it's a beast. Old school Napa. Dark fruit, tannins a bit of dust. Definitely several more years of life left.

12/24/2023 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Sitting in such a drinkable and approachable spot. Great integration of fruit and oak.

12/9/2023 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

It Peaking! (that's what she said)
Drink em if you got em. Plum, blackberry, blueberry, cinnamon, tannins still there but the velvet texture is softening. Went well with Round Table Pizza.

11/26/2023 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

It's a baby.
A bit closed at the moment....but it's there and going to be og soo good

11/21/2023 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Always a fun and easy drinker. A great Pizza wine! Medium palate fresh Berry and solid tannins. Plum, boisenberry, tobacco on nose.

11/16/2023 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Hidden gem n keeping it that way.
If you like Mike Smith style wines then track this down.

11/9/2023 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Softened up but not flabby. Fairly linear now but great velvet texture. Darker Berry, sour cherry with graphite/pencil lead and tobacco

10/21/2023 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Super approachable out of bottle but give it 30 minutes and it really shines in the Mike Smith style. Lush powerful but well integrated. Only problem is it may be too drinkable

9/11/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

This and a Duran Duran Concert in the rain!
Epic

Rich lush and well structured. a Classic not over fruit bomb example of old school Napa

9/11/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Drink Up!

9/11/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Boy this is in a great spot. What a fun almost 10 yr old chard. Its bright, citrus, elegant, complex.

9/5/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Still a big beast. Pretty floral. Full bodied SB. Playing on the sweeter side too right now.

9/2/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Fruit fading off a touch to reveal more traditional Cab Franc style but great structure. Time to drink up!

7/26/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Needs another 5.

6/12/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Sitting pretty at 7

5/18/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Fleshed out to glory now. strong smooth silky structure. Dark rich fruit

5/14/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Wow
This is in a great spot. Quintessential Mike Smith structure n lush fruit.

5/12/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Aging nicely. Dark fruit with softened tannins. Structure present

5/7/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

I love Howell Mtn. If you do to then just drink

4/17/2022 - spectrumphoto wrote:

Easter Brunch.... very even n linear. Nice

4/3/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Mmmmm oaky n fruity

3/19/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Wish ibhad more.... really in a nice spot in 2022. Approachable balanced in structure.

2/20/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Time to drink 2/22

1/4/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

This Petite Verdot has lots of time left. Rich n full...still touch tight.

1/4/2022 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Give it 30min to wake up and you won't be disappointed.
Only to be outdone by the 2001 Dominus on NYE.
Beautiful Mt. Veeder expression. Similar to Pride and Behrens.

12/31/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Really settling in to a sweet spot.
Reminds me of the longevity and complexity of Dunn Howell Mtn.

12/12/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

1.5L is in a wonderful spot now.

11/28/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Great Syrah.... Fruit, but restrained a bit to allow more terrior to show. Getting that slate, clay, graphite with dark fruit contrast. Very nicely done and worked quite nice at a FishHouse.

11/28/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Getting linear. More Vanilla and Peach now. Thinning a touch

11/25/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

In a good spot right now. Beginning to thin ever so slight

11/25/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Liquid Velvet right now. Very well integraded. Dark Fruit, fall spices.

11/21/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

In a beautiful spot right now. Tannins have relaxed, fruit brightness has subsided all into a very velvety wine. Dark fruit, mocha, pencil lead, slate, allspice....delicious at 20yrs old.

11/21/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Softening.. tons of sediment.
Quite enjoyable but living on borrowed time.

10/19/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Complex medium body Chard. Quite nice

10/19/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

In such a wonderful spot

10/9/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

A Baby.... Still!
Don't question, just try.

10/7/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Nicely maturing for a CF.
Dark chocolate, black cherry, blackberry, cedarwood, tobacco, graphite, boysenberry maple
Velvet texture...softening

9/30/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Super approachable now. Definitely on a long term Cellar hold, rather a very nice drinker. Fruit forward with fair silky tannins juicy

9/19/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

a fun one.
Lush fruit forward, silky backbone, big mouthfeel

9/19/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Age has helped this wine.... has some time still but becoming a great representation.

6/13/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

In a great spot right now. Rich full SB

5/3/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

An incredible example of Cab Franc dominant wine from Behrens.

5/3/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

Needs a bit more time to integrate still. A touch segmented but you can see it's will be a nice 2nd label in 2-3 more years

5/3/2021 - spectrumphoto Likes this wine:

At 19 years, sitting in a great spot for Howell Mtn fruit. It's mellowed out with vibrant fruit still and a silky finish