December 11, 2023 - No note or rating. Moving bottle to another location
December 11, 2023 - Move to Arizona
April 4, 2023 - Just fabulous. Fully integrated tannins.
Nice touch of cab Franc
Will not improve. Drink now
December 25, 2022 - Drinking super well Dec 2022- great classic Bourdeaux blend- nice fruit still strong backbone, drinking well. Great fruit on the finish and long finish. Really enjoyed this with a beef tenderloin
March 6, 2021 - Excellent deep, dark black cherry fruit with a velvety mouthfeel. Drinking very well in March 2021.
November 14, 2020 - Black berries and leather, cedar on nose
Decanted one hour, served mid 60's F
Black fruit with an earthy/oaky backnote. Soft tannins, acidity not obtrusive. Medium + finish
Excellent with Camembert
October 17, 2020 - Decanted and opens after about an hour. Fair amount of sediment at 60F - no problem. To the nose, blackberry, black plum, black cherry with slight black raspberry and hints of blueberry and boysenberry. Slight forest or moss. Slight leather which is gone as opens. On the palate, blackberry rules, with support from black cherry and plum, plus slight black raspberry and red cherry. White pepper > black pepper for spices. No leather, smoke or tobacco, but some vanilla or toffee? Tannins are in silky threads, barely providing support now. Full mouthfeel and medium length - almost fruit forward as it falls off at the midpoint. This is still lively. Alcohol is almost touching hot. Paired perfectly with steak. This is outstanding now, but not sure it will stretch much longer - drink by late 2021 or early 2022?
May 1, 2020 - I agree with the recent tasting notes as far as characteristics. I rate this wine as excellent to outstanding. A delicious meritage blend. Darn good for sure.
April 7, 2020 - Accompanied a very simple meal. Decanted one-two hours
Lovely balance, unmistakable soft Wa notes, tannins subtle, fruit now restrained
January 5, 2020 - Inky black color with ruby ring. Opaque, but no clear sediment. Medium weight. Medium-heavy dry. Scents of blackberries, green peppers, oak, dried leaves, and mushrooms.