March 3, 2021 - Very delicious and fresh wine. The fruit is dark and the tannin gives a lovely soft grip. Definitely not old and ticked most of my boxes.
April 22, 2015 - The good news is this wasn’t showing hot despite 14.5 degrees. Bad news was while it has dropped some tannin it basically showed no development. Some vanilla, quite sweet plum and cassis fruit, fruity but a bit dull. B-
August 3, 2013 - Jordyn Against Humanity: Decanted 2 hours. Not a strong nose, but the restrained mixed berry, blue Curaçao, and mocha aromas hint at a ripe, modern style. The palate is ripe and juicy, like Hi-C tropical fruit punch, with dark chocolate, vanilla cream, and blueberry jam. Tons of fruit, full-bodied, and tasty, but it's a bit too confected. Drink now-2017.
May 19, 2013 - should have waited or at least a 1hr decant,strong fruit mellowing after 2+ hrs , try again in 4 yrs
May 11, 2013 - Whoa -- found 2 bottles and so glad I did. The intensity is very high -- this wine has stepped up significantly. It's still young, and only getting better. Definitely red fruit, but dark fruit, chewy tannins, smoke, and an above average finish. It will make you love Chappellet and Pritchard Hill!
July 6, 2012 - Still holding nicely so drink up.
Nice dark color with blackberry, plum and cherry on the nose and on the pallet. Dark chocolate adds to the fruit. The mouth feel is full and smooth with a long finish.
I didn’t get the vanilla that others talked about. It may be integrating or fading or maybe it’s just me.
—60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot—
June 5, 2012 - Dark reddish purple. Dark fruit on nose, some vanilla, some cigar. Medium body, silky, and elegant. Fruit forward with dark fruit/berries, followed by some tobacco leading into integrated tannins. Moderate finish. Pretty nice wine. Showing very well at the moment -- probably at its peak.
February 29, 2012 - Deep dark color, light nose, full flavor of dark fruit with weight, medium finish.
December 5, 2011 - Red fruit, vanilla, soft round tannins, well balanced.
September 5, 2011 - Drinking well.