March 23, 2019 - More life left than you might think. Coravin’ed a glass and was a little disappointed; dark purple, no bricking, but overall taste was soft and slightly pruned, with a conclusion that it was over the hill. About a week later we finished the bottle and (though the cork disintegrated into a messy disaster) it was much better. Still mature, but no off-putting prune flavors, just smooth subdued fruit with some interesting secondary notes of pine and mineral.
October 13, 2013 - Good nose, fruit & tannins lacking on the palate. I would drink now if I had anymore,
September 16, 2013 - Definitely more subdued than in the past, it has softened with age. Toasty, meaty nose with a touch of violets; lots of savory notes. Great weight and texture on the body with some dark fruit, blood, and dried meat. Soft and silky, but finishes with super fine tannins and a hint of bright acidity. Enjoyable right now, and seems to have the acidity to last a bit longer, but not sure it will improve significantly.
December 21, 2012 - This wine is great. I really can't rate this under a 92. Definitely at its peak in my opinion. Very nice celebration wine to drink, almost glad I'm drinking it solo. Less to share!!! :)
November 11, 2012 - Definitely WW Syrah on the nose, but subdued. Dense, black fruits and crushed violets, blanketed by some light toast. Silky black and blue fruit on the palate, though it finishes with a light grip and bright acidity. Lots of sediment. Overall enjoyable, though I do find the acid a little out of balance.
September 19, 2012 - Drink now, not quite as good as last time we had this. Dark fruit on the nose, dark fruit and earth on the palate, and she thinks there is also too much acid. Medium finish of dark fruit. Improved with time, even after being decanted over an hour. Nothing wrong with this wine, but nothing that catches your attention either.
August 3, 2012 - This was good, but I was hoping it would have been better. Nothing wrong, but not exceptional.
January 16, 2012 - Blackberry flavor, medium finish, very nice.
January 16, 2012 - Blackberry flavor, medium finish. Very nice.
March 24, 2011 - Really nice bottle. Earth, coffee and red fruits. Shorter finish than expected. Very smooth, well integrated tannins.