September 18, 2018 - Relatively good value for the appellation, but not particularly flavorful or distinctive. Probably waited too long.
April 1, 2015 - bit over the hill but ok
October 12, 2014 - Drink up. Enjoyable, well balanced.
May 1, 2013 - seemed great
May 1, 2013 - The wine is a bit darker than a medium ruby color. The very appealing nose has raspberries, baking spices, cherries, white pepper, dried herbs, fresh wild flowers, smoke, and a touch of earthy underbrush. This has medium body, fairly solid tannins, and good acidity. Spicy fruit hits the palate first, followed by nice dried herbs, pepper, and a touch of scorched earth. The finish has good length and leans more on the savory elements with the fruit providing nice background sweetness. This is drinking very nicely today but can be enjoyed over the next few years.
December 13, 2012 - Excellent price to value ratio. Classic Gigondas - soft fruit laced with peppery spices.
November 29, 2012 - Solid Gigondas, exceptional P/Q. Definite case purchase next time. More feminine than rustic. Surprised by the elegance in a warm vintage. We drank 2 bottles over 5 days, and it held up sealed on the counter beautifully.
November 22, 2012 - The wine is a medium to dark ruby color. The very inviting nose has cherries, raspberries, baking spices, white pepper, fresh wild flowers, and lesser amounts of smoke, earthy elements, and dried herbs. This has medium body with fairly solid tannins and very good acidity. On the palate the spicy fruit commands center stage with the dried herbs and a touch of earthiness coming in on the edges. The finish has decent length and leans heavily on the savory elements with the fruit just adding a touch of sweetness in the background. A very nice Gigondas that is just entering a nice drinking window. Enjoy over the next couple of years.
October 11, 2012 - Singing now, with hints of cherry, blackberry, and great balance. Super value.
May 26, 2012 - Somewhat light nose and palate, but still an excellent Gigondas.