...Beams of tannin give the wine its super-distinctive shape and size. Bright red and purplish-hued fruits, smoke, tobacco, licorice, game and spices give the Durell an element of exoticism that is impossible to miss. Powerful and structured to the core... Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
Matt Perlman
Well made—cherries, spice, a bit oaky for my taste
Well made—cherries, spice, a bit oaky for my taste
8.9Al Shikoh
vivid, medium ruby with amber rim; red cherry, damp earth, caramel, cloves; intense flavors, red cherry, cranberry, medium finish; light-medium body, medium+ tannins, fine grained tannin, 12.59% ABV; partnership between winemaker Gavin Chanin and Durell Vineyard owner Bill Price, spends 15 months in 36% new French oak; $60
vivid, medium ruby with amber rim; red cherry, damp earth, caramel, cloves; intense flavors, red cherry, cranberry, medium finish; light-medium body, medium+ tannins, fine grained tannin, 12.59% ABV; partnership between winemaker Gavin Chanin and Durell Vineyard owner Bill Price, spends 15 months in 36% new French oak; $60
9.3Thomas Gillham
My winner of the day in terms of Pinot. The fruit seemed incredibly complex but subdued here, leading me to believe that this one will blossom in 8-10 years.
My winner of the day in terms of Pinot. The fruit seemed incredibly complex but subdued here, leading me to believe that this one will blossom in 8-10 years.
8.8Rob Wilder
Going big on this rating. Everything I love in a CA Pinot. Fruit spice and complexity in a medium body beaut.
Going big on this rating. Everything I love in a CA Pinot. Fruit spice and complexity in a medium body beaut.
9.4Emily Martin
Bill Price & Gavin Chanin Durrell Pinot. Amazing floral noise w lovely Perfeumes scents. Medium body with subtle spice and a light to medium tannin finish.
Bill Price & Gavin Chanin Durrell Pinot. Amazing floral noise w lovely Perfeumes scents. Medium body with subtle spice and a light to medium tannin finish.
9.0WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.