November 1, 2021 - not sure where it went
January 4, 2014 - No decanting...a bit of heat in the finish, but overall it has integrated very nicely. Fantastic wine.
May 20, 2011 - Decanted 2 hours. Nice nose. Dark fruits, smooth, chocolate, very nice...a touch of heat at end....not super complex but very nice bottle.
January 8, 2010 - I opened and let it stand in the the decanter for about 1 1/2 hrs. By the time of dinner it was wonderful. Violet color. The nose was very enticing, dark berries, cedar, sage, vanilla and plum. In the palate it was medium in body, silky tannins, and the aras were confirmed by the flavors, however it was a bit more complew than that. A touch of dark chocolate, coffee and a faint mineral note. It us was very good, I recommend this winnery to anyone.
May 15, 2009 - Bold and chewy. Lots of tannins. Little acid. Great with awesome burger.
December 25, 2008 - Pop and pour. Great dark violet color. Both the nose and the wine were closed down though. Very good balance front-mid-end. It did manage to open up a little towards the end of the bottle with a pretty amazing finish. Will let my other bottle of this sit for a few more years.
October 20, 2008 - What a difference an extra year of bottle age makes with this one. Nose of blackberries and vanilla, with rich fruit, vanilla and spice on the palate, and a long finish, albeit still a bit tannic. Drink from mid-2009 on. Developing nicely, still a bit young, but a future superstar bottle, just coming into balance now.
April 16, 2008 - DAWGS April 2008 - Napa AVA (Hector's on Henderson, Dallas, Texas): WIML90
Tasted April 16, 2008. Opened and served immediately. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of dried herbs, black licorice, florals and mixed berries. Flavors of licorice, berries and touch of raspberries on the medium finish. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full body. Drink or hold.
November 27, 2007 - really disappointing...bought after DD cave tour in may...bottles arrived two weeks ago...no fruit on nose and very hot on finish...hope it's a bad bottle
June 16, 2007 - Decanted for an hour. Ruby red in the glass. Red fruits, raspberry and cherry with notes of tobacco, medium bodied. nice long finish.