Conrad Green
Lovely plush fruit. Dark plum, a hint of hoisin, black pepper, dark roses and violet. Some underbrush. Very good
Lovely plush fruit. Dark plum, a hint of hoisin, black pepper, dark roses and violet. Some underbrush. Very good
9.3Eric Urbani
A tasting of nine Rhys Pinot Noirs from the 2008 & 2009 vintages. Jeff Brinkman, Rhys winemaker joined our group. This was the second Horseshoe Vineyard (Santa Cruz), a 2008. I found it less interesting than the others.
A tasting of nine Rhys Pinot Noirs from the 2008 & 2009 vintages. Jeff Brinkman, Rhys winemaker joined our group. This was the second Horseshoe Vineyard (Santa Cruz), a 2008. I found it less interesting than the others.
8.9Aaron Rankin
Masquerading as Burg at this age. The fruit has faded to a rich blackberry element. Mushroom and forest floor. Quite smoky and spicy. Still nice acid.
Masquerading as Burg at this age. The fruit has faded to a rich blackberry element. Mushroom and forest floor. Quite smoky and spicy. Still nice acid.
9.2Bradley Brown
Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards
Opens up with 2-3 hrs air. Racy, deep fruit, very young still. Not much body
Opens up with 2-3 hrs air. Racy, deep fruit, very young still. Not much body
Diane Kessler
This has aged beautifully. Musky, earthy, anise, layered with dark fruit.
This has aged beautifully. Musky, earthy, anise, layered with dark fruit.
9.1Steve Haro
A burgundy clone. Amazing.
A burgundy clone. Amazing.
9.5Manny Abascal
I know it is unfair to call a California wine "Burgundian," but what is special about this wine is the complex secondary aromas and flavors that are emerging now and have a ways to go. Musky, red fruit, cherries, earth, some meat, balance, silky, velvety texture and long finish. This has many years ahead of it. Big and muscular now.
I know it is unfair to call a California wine "Burgundian," but what is special about this wine is the complex secondary aromas and flavors that are emerging now and have a ways to go. Musky, red fruit, cherries, earth, some meat, balance, silky, velvety texture and long finish. This has many years ahead of it. Big and muscular now.
9.4Diane Kessler
Superlative
Superlative
9.2Steven Comfort
12.8% alcohol -- wonderfully high acids launch the dark cherry fruit. This wine is proof that great wines are made in every vintage.
12.8% alcohol -- wonderfully high acids launch the dark cherry fruit. This wine is proof that great wines are made in every vintage.
9.4Cody Short
Needs time but good potential. Give it several hours of air if you are drinking soon.
Needs time but good potential. Give it several hours of air if you are drinking soon.
9.0Location
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