November 27, 2021 - Immediately accessible, complex and layered st. Emilion-esque style merlot. Well aged, showing some bricking and has the tertiary notes of fig and tobacco. Very satisfying. Wish I had more.
November 19, 2021 - Deep Ruby
Pronounced aromas intensity of black cherries, black plums, dark bitter chocolate, oak-vanilla, tobacco,
Developed
Dry, high acidity, med+ tannins, high abv, full body, Pronounced flavors intensity consistent with the nose. Complexed, long finish.
Drink now. At Peak.
can age further - but won't improve any more.
February 18, 2021 - Nice and smooth. A little thinner and hotter than the 2014 vintage we had last month. I suspect we’re over the hill with this one. Inproved an hour after opening. Still lots of goodness in the sweet baked pie nose. Palate is silky.
February 5, 2017 - see my previous TN
January 9, 2016 - dark opaque red-purple
dark ripe fruits aroma with oak-vanilla & chocolate notes
full bodied, soft firm integrated tannins, rich fruity-chocolate flavours, nice balance, excellent harmony, bitter chocolate aftertaste, medium length finish.
very good ageing potential: additional 10-13 years from now
September 27, 2015 - P&P
dark opaque red-purple
dark fruits aroma with oak-vanilla notes; hints of secondary aromas
dark bitter-sweet fruity flavours with dark chocolate oaky tones, full bodied, soft integrated tannins, still reduced and requires 30-60 min to open.
September 13, 2015 - see my previous TN
September 11, 2015 - see my previous TN
June 18, 2015 - uncorked 2 hours prior to consuming - see my previous TN
May 15, 2015 - transparent dark red-purple
dark fruits and peppery-spicy bouquet with oak-vanilla notes
rich fruity flavours along with notes of tobacco leaves, oak & pepper, good acidity level, medium-bodied, firm tannins, partially integrated, short fresh fruity-spicy finish.
though not complex, the wine is ready to drink, but will improve with additional 2-5 years of ageing and will live another decade from now.