December 8, 2018 - Could have waited antoher 5 years. Great dark fruits
March 7, 2017 - Sadly, my last bottle. Consistent with previous notes only this wine is now at peak and is therefore perfectly balanced, with good weight and fruit on the palate, and a juicy, elegant, lengthy finish. Was outstanding with meatloaf but did just as well on its own. Drink now over the next five years. Technical score: 93. Enjoyment score: 93.
February 20, 2016 - Blind Wine Tasting (Home): This one struggled in the tasting group. Came across as austere and lighter bodied at first, with gamey aromas. Opened up later to more blackberry fruit, but still retained a somewhat bitter, hard finish. Definitely more of a food wine, though great to get into a tasting of this sort.
December 2, 2015 - Excellent value
October 4, 2015 - Consistent with previous notes 21 months ago, except more dark and red fruit has emerged, bringing more precise nuances of raspberries and blackberries against wild herbs, roasted game meat, and mixed cherries. Very linear but well-balanced, juicy, and immensely drinkable. Paired nicely with pizza and salad. Enjoy over the next 5-10 years.
April 6, 2015 - At Barbounia in Flatiron with Bill V. First experience with this wine, and limited prior tastings of Bandol. Splash decanted and drank over 90 minutes.
Red/magenta, translucent and light color. Nose was black cherry, red fruits, faint herbs. Palate was savory, red fruits, cherry, pepper/spicy.
This is a nice casual wine, primal with a medium finish. Went well with the middle eastern fragrant spiced cuisine. Nothing profound but very enjoyable. Would be great Summer BBQ or patio wine...
February 15, 2015 - Monthly Tasting Group: CDP's and Southern Rhones (Meritage, St. Paul): Small pour. Very dark red/purple color. No notes.
July 4, 2014 - Big wine with balance. Not much in the way of complexity.
July 4, 2014 - Killer stuff
February 7, 2014 - super tasty juice, wish I had more