Bought two cases (12 each) of half-bottles from a local independent 8-9 years ago for 9/b. This has held up very well. Have tried two hbs over the last several days. Needs filtering/decant due to sediment. Excellent color, rich WA cab nose, blackcurrant and some oak with very good mouthfeel, good finish. Fruit is more subdued than 5-6 years ago. Glad I bought all I did, good to have a few left. Hbs can be so convenient.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Wish I had read comments from previous tasters as I would have held it another year or two. Dad guessed it was half as old as it was. Nice wine. A bit of alcohol on the finish.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
11/10/2014 - Kriz wrote: 89 Points
Sweet new world nose. Cab. Sauv. dominating and some alcohol sharpness. Easy going palate with good tannins. Won't improve.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
7/27/2014 - Oenecnist wrote: 92 Points
Bought two cases (12 each) of half-bottles from a local independent 8-9 years ago for 9/b. This has held up very well. Have tried two hbs over the last several days. Needs filtering/decant due to sediment. Excellent color, rich WA cab nose, blackcurrant and some oak with very good mouthfeel, good finish. Fruit is more subdued than 5-6 years ago. Glad I bought all I did, good to have a few left. Hbs can be so convenient.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/30/2014 - pwillen1 wrote:
Wish I had read comments from previous tasters as I would have held it another year or two. Dad guessed it was half as old as it was. Nice wine. A bit of alcohol on the finish.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
3/20/2014 - Omar Khayyam wrote: 88 Points
judgement of sweden - wines from oregon and washington state (Operaterassen, Stockholm): This is still quite tannic and big (but dry not sweet), but otherwise mature and highly drinkable wine, perhaps one could even wait a few more years to see if the tannins mellow, there is still fruit and freshness here.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
7/5/2010 - skifree wrote: 84 Points
Did not stand up well against other wines at the party
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment