October 25, 2022 - In the last quarter of drinking window. A Cuvee of 44% Carmenere, 34% Cabernet and 22% Syrah. Very dark color. Smokey nose of ripe dark berries. Harmonious and balsamic on the palate, silky. Some decent notes of blackberry but also cigar plus some sweetness. Nice. Medium to long finish. Drink up.
April 1, 2019 - Very dark. Nose is open of black fruit and red bell peppers - intriguing. There is oak apparent but gobs of fruit for it. Plush feel. This is getting good!
November 21, 2015 - Very dark. Herbaceous, compelling dark fruit. Full-bodied and high in alcohol as well as dark fruit flavours. Oak is now in retreat. These have been 8 years in my cellar and finally starting to pay off.
November 17, 2015 - Previous notes sum it up. Upon opening there is smoke and tar against an earthy background of dark berries. Soft tannins, but definitely structured wine. Liked it. Definitely seems ready to go at this point.
February 8, 2015 - Excellent drinking now. Great,true bordeaux blend. Not heavy on fruit or earth. Excellent balance. We have one more and are going to get it for immediate consumption:). Drink now!
November 2, 2014 - Unique wine, very earthy. Have to be in the mood for this one.
October 31, 2013 - Rich and juicy with smooth tannins. Ripe dark fruit, mocha and spice flavor.
September 27, 2013 - Cherry, cigar box, tobacco on the nose and taste. A big hit of oak on the finish. Opened right away, appears ready to drink.
June 15, 2013 - Full flavored and balanced.
March 4, 2012 - Big, spice (cinnamon and nutmeg) and floral scent with some heat. Juicy, thick, cherry cola, mocha, tar and earth flavors with smooth ripe tannins and a fairly long finish. It settles down considerably after breathing, but remains big and fruit forward with a fairly heavy mid-section.