Shay A
Not a rough edge to be found. Superb. Could smell the nose all day. This is a hybrid of Bordeaux and Napa. Dark and flavorful fruits on the nose. Mainly cassis, blackberries and plum. Soft on the palate. Leafy, ripe blackberries and stems. If you have this, drink now!
Not a rough edge to be found. Superb. Could smell the nose all day. This is a hybrid of Bordeaux and Napa. Dark and flavorful fruits on the nose. Mainly cassis, blackberries and plum. Soft on the palate. Leafy, ripe blackberries and stems. If you have this, drink now!
9.4Adam Jesberger
Had it all
Had it all
10Steve Gage
Director of Sales and Hospitality, Moone-Tsai Wines
Overheard while tasting..."ooh that's good" delicious, but short finish.
Overheard while tasting..."ooh that's good" delicious, but short finish.
8.7Mike Levin
Usual balance and poise but all new world.
Usual balance and poise but all new world.
9.3Randy Fillingim
Just finished a 2014. My first experience with this wine. Just a well-made -balanced wine -with some complexity.
Just finished a 2014. My first experience with this wine. Just a well-made -balanced wine -with some complexity.
9.0Jeroen Koenen
Opened a bottle 7hrs prior to serving. Still very primary and full of fruit: bright cherry pulp and crème de cassis dominate at the moment. Hints of mocha, caramel, rosehips, cinnamon, earth and roasted bell-pepper give a sneak preview of things to come in the future. Beautiful now, probably even more so in five years time. Indeed, it's a tad better on day 2. More depth and complexity: savoury notes, smoke, tobaccoleaf are a little more prominent. Which is a good thing. Up a notch.
Opened a bottle 7hrs prior to serving. Still very primary and full of fruit: bright cherry pulp and crème de cassis dominate at the moment. Hints of mocha, caramel, rosehips, cinnamon, earth and roasted bell-pepper give a sneak preview of things to come in the future. Beautiful now, probably even more so in five years time. Indeed, it's a tad better on day 2. More depth and complexity: savoury notes, smoke, tobaccoleaf are a little more prominent. Which is a good thing. Up a notch.
9.4Justin Brilman
In a good spot right now but still needs air to strut it's stuff. Hot year and still has a slightly hot finish.
In a good spot right now but still needs air to strut it's stuff. Hot year and still has a slightly hot finish.
9.1Eric S
WOTN so far. Minty, earthy black fruit goodness. A vegetal finish that was really nice (I know that may sound strange).
WOTN so far. Minty, earthy black fruit goodness. A vegetal finish that was really nice (I know that may sound strange).
9.3Andrew Davidoff
This one needs to sit for a few more years. Or stay in the decanter for 12 hours. I am determined to keep the last two bottles till 2026.
This one needs to sit for a few more years. Or stay in the decanter for 12 hours. I am determined to keep the last two bottles till 2026.
9.2Michael Park
Good every other day but it just couldn't hold up against the Hillside Select side by side.
Good every other day but it just couldn't hold up against the Hillside Select side by side.
8.8Location
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