14.1% alcohol. This wine has really come into its own. A pretty nose of black cherry and blackberry, with a hint of funk. In the mouth, lively and very elegant but packed with juicy fruit flavors. A bright spike of acidity and pleasant undertones of earth and spice. This has really evolved beautifully. A spectacular value. A-
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14.1% alcohol. Medium black cherry color. Pretty nose of black cherry, earth, and spice notes. In the mouth, smooth and delightful. I can't get over the elegant mouth feel, with its plush-yet-restrained feeling. Beautiful fruit development. More complexity than there needs to be. Terrific and starting to unwind quite a bit. A-
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This wine has become my "go-to" wine as it pairs well with seafood, lamb and veal dishes. While the screw top bottle does not in any way diminish the beauty of this wine, I still prefer corks. Anyhow, this wine shows vivid bright fruit with a pure zingy finish.
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9/1/2013 - gutt22 Likes this wine:
14.1% alcohol. This wine has really come into its own. A pretty nose of black cherry and blackberry, with a hint of funk. In the mouth, lively and very elegant but packed with juicy fruit flavors. A bright spike of acidity and pleasant undertones of earth and spice. This has really evolved beautifully. A spectacular value. A-
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6/14/2012 - swade wrote: 88 Points
Garnet stone color. Rhubarb nose. Sweet palate of red fruit and minerals. Nice bit of sap.
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4/8/2012 - gutt22 wrote:
14.1% alcohol. Medium black cherry color. Pretty nose of black cherry, earth, and spice notes. In the mouth, smooth and delightful. I can't get over the elegant mouth feel, with its plush-yet-restrained feeling. Beautiful fruit development. More complexity than there needs to be. Terrific and starting to unwind quite a bit. A-
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2/1/2012 - zinfomaniac wrote: 89 Points
A very finley polished Pinot exhibiting red fruits, smoky earthen minerals and a crisp finish.
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1/10/2012 - DMerrill wrote: 91 Points
This wine has become my "go-to" wine as it pairs well with seafood, lamb and veal dishes. While the screw top bottle does not in any way diminish the beauty of this wine, I still prefer corks. Anyhow, this wine shows vivid bright fruit with a pure zingy finish.
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