October 17, 2020 - Amazing even after 15 years of cellaring!
March 5, 2018 - Drinking well. No tannins, smooth. Excellent with post roast.
February 2, 2016 - Big Blend. Has some life left, but I wouldnt go past 2017. A fruit forward red with soft silky tannins. Hints of plum, blackberry, and graphite.
November 4, 2014 - Pretty much the same as last time. Crunchy wine diamonds. Good BIG red. Seems to have reached its peak and is fading now.
June 13, 2014 - Again, another one we may have left too long. Kinda one-note with no finish left on it.
June 12, 2013 - Very interesting combination... Syrah/Cab. It's in a wierd place where neither grape is willing to take the wheel and drive, so the flavor robust on the midpalate, but not particularly interesting and a little tart on the finish. Maybe some added time will allow the syrah to take a backseat and bring out the cab more.
April 30, 2013 - Quite a bit of sediment. Very big dark fruit on the palate, but lacked the balance to be a wine worth brooding over. Definitely an enjoyable wine with food (big steak or molten chocolate cake) but only an average QPR.
August 13, 2012 - Nicer than the first bottle. Hit its stride after an hour.
July 6, 2012 - Difficult to characterize given the blend, but very enjoyable nonetheless. Rich texture, well-integrated, dense fruit. Pleased everyone.
October 19, 2011 - Huge "wine diamond" deposits of potassium bitartrate on cork and neck; beautiful dark garnet easing out to a rich red at the rim.
Heavenly nose of too many elements for my untrained nose to discern, but its end result is of Cali yeast perfectly melded with some fruit and other subtler elements. NICE! Mouth is equally well balanced and subtly layered. Medium acidity, medium finish. A very nicely polished and balanced wine with amazing structure and complexity.