...this has a tremendous core of crushed plum, linzer torte and blackberry confiture waiting in reserve. Ample singed cedar and mesquite, warm paving stone and black tea notes lurk in the background and glide through the finish. Features serious grip, but wonderful integration. Should cruise in the cellar. Wine Spectator
Conrad Green
Dark brooding nose. On the palate deep and rich but not over roasted at all. Really lovely balance and intensity. A very polished wine. Hints of tobacco, cocoa, dark plum, dried herbs. Very good
Dark brooding nose. On the palate deep and rich but not over roasted at all. Really lovely balance and intensity. A very polished wine. Hints of tobacco, cocoa, dark plum, dried herbs. Very good
9.2Shawn R
Showing meat and smoke hint of lavender with tremendous personality. Has plenty of runway and depth yet drinks really well right now.
Showing meat and smoke hint of lavender with tremendous personality. Has plenty of runway and depth yet drinks really well right now.
9.5Mike R
Speaks to me with total clarity and provides really nice smiles
Speaks to me with total clarity and provides really nice smiles
9.5Donald Patz
Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall
Boomer
Boomer
9.4Alder Yarrow
Wine Blogger Vinography
Stunning depth and balance. Mulberry and cherry, crushed herbs and dried flowers. Fine grained tannins fantastic length. Damn.
Stunning depth and balance. Mulberry and cherry, crushed herbs and dried flowers. Fine grained tannins fantastic length. Damn.
9.7Mike R
Smiling
Smiling
9.2Mike R
Keep on smiling
Keep on smiling
9.2Sean Genn
Really starting to enter a great drinking window. Raspberry, herbs, spice, a touch of oak. This has the fruit and structure to age gracefully for a long time.
Really starting to enter a great drinking window. Raspberry, herbs, spice, a touch of oak. This has the fruit and structure to age gracefully for a long time.
9.4Sean Genn
Young but outstanding. No Brett. This will be even better in a few years.
Young but outstanding. No Brett. This will be even better in a few years.
9.4Kevin Ortzman
Black cherry, almond and wet forest. Spectacular wine especially paired with braised short ribs. May I have another, please?
Black cherry, almond and wet forest. Spectacular wine especially paired with braised short ribs. May I have another, please?
9.0WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.