12/27/2023 - JPH104 wrote:

Jammy and over extracted. Heavy oak. Almost undrinkable.

1/22/2022 - JPH104 Likes this wine:

Drinking really well. No bottle/cork issues.

1/22/2022 - JPH104 Likes this wine:

Still drinking really well.

6/7/2017 - JPH104 Likes this wine:

Drinking beautifully

4/30/2017 - JPH104 wrote:

Fruit bomb. Soft tannins, not out balance. Not great.

1/18/2017 - JPH104 wrote:

Oak and ripe red fruit prominent. Smooth, straightforward and inoffensive but not very interesting.

1/9/2017 - JPH104 Likes this wine:

Bright, lively and lightweight on open. Picked up over the next hour.

10/26/2016 - JPH104 Likes this wine:

Silky, dark red fruit. Some spice. Surprisingly good acidity. Well balanced for a big wine.

10/24/2016 - JPH104 Likes this wine:

Delicious- lifted and complex nose. Smooth and lightweight. Great value.

4/23/2016 - JPH104 Likes this wine:

white flower, nutty, subtle woodiness. Lively medium bodied. Great acidity. Very good

4/18/2016 - JPH104 Does not like this wine:

Oak dominant, fruit fading. Hot and out of balance. Very disappointing.

4/28/2016 - JPH104 Likes this wine:

Light effervescence, floral, honey, some petrol. Straightforward and tasty.

3/26/2016 - JPH104 Likes this wine:

Leesy, good body. Citrus, candied, pine, good depth. Bursting acidity. Very cool, very different.

3/16/2016 - JPH104 Does not like this wine:

Restrained, dusty, dark fruit on the nose. Reasonable enough. Oak and heat overwhelming on the back end. Tough to drink. Down the drain.

3/3/2016 - JPH104 wrote:

Rich, dense, and still lively. Feels more balanced and drinkable than prior as the fruit has mellowed out.

12/25/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Beautiful nose of honey, apple, floral, leesy. Bright acidity. Good balance. Yeasty and citrus prominent midpalate. Good length. Very nice bottle.

10/30/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Still fresh, nutty and spicy. Disappeared quickly.

10/29/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Consistent w/prior

11/5/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Not impressive, particularly for the price.

9/24/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Metallic, nutty, floral. Viscous. Lot of acidity. Good length. A little rough around the edges but has some interesting elements. Food friendly.

9/20/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Beautiful restrained nose. Cherry, earthy, floral. Lighter weight. Good acidity. Delicious.

9/11/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Ripe cola, smoky, dark fruit. Nice complexity on the nose, showing secondary characteristics. Touch of oak. Fine tannins. Lacking some acidity but generally well balanced throughout. Very good.

9/12/2015 - JPH104 Likes this wine:

Consistent with notes below- beautiful nose of slate, lemon, green apple. Body lean and bright. Good length. Thoroughly enjoyed.

8/24/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Big, extracted. Spicy, oaky, jammy. Heat overwhelms the back end. Not great.

8/6/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Rich, silky and full bodied. Lots of cherry and oak. Straightforward and fruit dominant but good bottle for what it is.

8/5/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Solid bottle, as always. Restrained dark fruit. Soft feel. Drinking well.

7/21/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Darker, earthier notes on the nose. More cherry, strawberry fruit through the body. Rich and smooth.

8/1/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Funky cheese. Weird bottle.

7/30/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Bricking, cloudy appearance. Dark, plummy fruit. Very fine and integrated tannins. Ripe fruit and oak prominent. Possibly over the hill.

7/29/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Pleasant, restrained floral and citrus aromatics. Soft and rounder through the body. Picked up some complexity with air - brighter floral notes.

7/24/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Touch smoky, floral. Good balance of acidity and body. Straightforward and tasty.

8/2/2015 - JPH104 Likes this wine:

Pleasant ripe fruit on the nose. Fresh and tart throughout. Good find.

7/28/2015 - JPH104 Likes this wine:

Very different from last bottle. Beautiful nose of strawberry, iron, herbs, earthy. Great burst of acidity on the palate. Solid backbone. Really good.

7/14/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Good feel and body but aromatics restrained. Needs time.

7/17/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Tart lime, petrol. Picked up meaningfully with an hour of air - more waxy/honey notes and additional richness. Need a decant or some air, but drinking very well.

6/30/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Consistent with last '12. Not drinking as well as my experience with prior vintages.

6/17/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Classic chinon. Green pepper, black pepper dominate the nose. Fruit almost non-existent. Lighter-weight. Earthy and tobacco notes linger on the finish.

6/16/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Bursting nose of honey, almond, citrus. Consistent, elegant palate. Fuller bodied but not heavy. Very good.

6/9/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Pleasant lightweight notes of cirtrus, salinity. Straightforward and enjoyable.

5/27/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Hot, flabby, and rich. Buttered popcorn. No acidity. Bit of nuttiness. Monotone and disappointing.

5/18/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Consistent w/prior notes. Excellent

6/14/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Tannic and unbalanced. Not good

4/30/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Rich and nutty. Good freshness throughout with a burst of salinity. Drinking very well.

5/11/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Hot, muddled and bitter finish. Oak and alcohol overwhelming. Not good.

5/10/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Rich and jammy. Intense nose of blackberry, dark fruit, cola, baking spice, smoke. Soft feel. Little acidity. Good for big Cali style. Could have a steak with this.

4/27/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Intense smoky licorice. Big, aggressive tannins. Food necessary. Definitely out of balance but an interesting varietal expression.

5/15/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Ripe, fruit forward. Smooth and rich. Not complex. Lacks some backbone. Fine with food.

4/23/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Apples, sea spray, stony nose. Good balance of sweetness and acidity. Lightweight and precise. Drinking great.

4/20/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Smoky, citrus prominent on the nose. Nutty and citrus dominant on the palate. Refined feel. Certainly richer and lacking acidity but manages to stay fresh and not heavy. Disappeared quickly.

4/19/2015 - JPH104 wrote:

Earthy, woody nose. Some heat. Spicy, plum and dark fruit through the palate. Any bright fruit has given way to darker, more savory elements. Soft and full bodied. Great mouth coating fine tannins. Showed well.