January 5, 2018 - Not as good as last bottle. Disjointed with a confusing back mouthfeel. I'm going with an off bottle.
November 23, 2017 - Excellent right now. Decated for 3+ hours
August 30, 2016 - Drank a couple of weeks ago, no formal notes. Outstanding with steak. Friends enjoyed it.
September 2, 2014 - Blend of 70% Cab, 18% PV, 12% Syrah. Consumed over several hours, was best at 3 hours. Rich and layered with some structure and pronounced use of oak treatment. Bouquet of dark berry fruit, leather, tobacco and oak in the early going; later picked up notes of black cherry and hints of earthy and herbaceous tones underneath. Full-bodied with notes of cassis, anise, tobacco and hint of chocolate on the palate. Tannins were soft and velvety, low acidity, and ending with a dry medium finish with a little heat.
May 22, 2014 - Pop & pour, drank over 45 min., no formal notes, though was very nice. Maybe needed a touch more time to reveal more.
April 6, 2013 - Gave it 2 hours of air. Nose of alcohol, baking spice, perfume. Palate of red fruit, spice, and oak. The alcohol somewhat overpowered the nose and palate. Towards the end, the fruit turned jammy, as found in heavy syrah.
February 15, 2013 - Taste at Prime at Jeff Good's party.
Nice medium body showing surprising restraint for the alcohol level and style of the winery.
Medium black and dark red cherries, cocoa nibs and some touches of meat.
Balanced palate. Nice wine.
June 18, 2011 - Dark purple in color. Concentrated dark berry, dark chocolate, bright. Decanted for 2 hours.
June 10, 2011 - Popped & poured. Black purple, med to full bodied. Initially tight, big fruit & alcohol, eventually opened up. Had lots going on nose/taste with the Cab Sauv, PV & Syrah. Still coming together, needs more time. Will hold other bottle. Possible higher score with age.
March 25, 2010 - Terrific. Reminds me of the Realm Tempest. (Duh) Love it.