Steven Gullo
Allowed an hour to open up. Black olives and peppercorn just leap from the glass. Amazing!
Allowed an hour to open up. Black olives and peppercorn just leap from the glass. Amazing!
9.4David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
This is an all-star producer and look forward to trying this again in 10–15 years. The 14 is really beautiful, it’s rich, thick, ruby, ripe and dark. The tannins are velvety backed up with scorched earth. The violets sing at this this stage. The fruits are dark and slightly rustic. Grilled savory meats, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries & strawberries haunt the back palate. Graphite, dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, dry herbs, leather, tobacco with ash, round beautiful acidity, a rich, ripe, elegant, long, beautiful finish. Shouldn’t even think about opening the 14 for another 10 years plus. I would take this over the Sine Qua Non any day and be the happier given their price points.
This is an all-star producer and look forward to trying this again in 10–15 years. The 14 is really beautiful, it’s rich, thick, ruby, ripe and dark. The tannins are velvety backed up with scorched earth. The violets sing at this this stage. The fruits are dark and slightly rustic. Grilled savory meats, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries & strawberries haunt the back palate. Graphite, dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, dry herbs, leather, tobacco with ash, round beautiful acidity, a rich, ripe, elegant, long, beautiful finish. Shouldn’t even think about opening the 14 for another 10 years plus. I would take this over the Sine Qua Non any day and be the happier given their price points.
9.4Barry Herbst
Wine Buyer Soutirage
Tight
Tight
8.8Michael Greene
Floral nose. Black fruit and olives. Good acid in the finish.
Floral nose. Black fruit and olives. Good acid in the finish.
9.2Adam Nesto
Not a great vintage but very good once opened for 20 mins.
Not a great vintage but very good once opened for 20 mins.
9.1Kleopatra Bright
Aromatic medium Violets Pine Lead Pine forest Raspberries Blackberries Mint High tannins High acidity Round Long fonish
Aromatic medium Violets Pine Lead Pine forest Raspberries Blackberries Mint High tannins High acidity Round Long fonish
9.1Matt Forester
Delicious but very young and needs to unwind.
Delicious but very young and needs to unwind.
9.2Location
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