PLATINUM 94 Points ~ San Diego International Competition
This wine knocks it out of the park! The nose has aromas of violet and a subtle earthy, herbaceousness. The palate is a symphony of textures and flavors, balancing dark-ripe cherry, warm savory notes and dusty coco, intertwined with fine structure that is somewhere between delicate and powerful like a skilled athlete. The final impression is one of persisting flavor and old-world grace.
91 Points and Gold Medal Winner ~2021 Winemakers Challenge Competition GOLD 92 POINTS ~ 2021 Critics Challenge
Dark and savory this wine is complemented by juicy black cherries and subtle leather aromas, it is bright and voluptuous with warm baking spice and cedar character and a steady finish exuding ripe tannins.
98 POINTS, BEST IN CLASS, AND DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ~ 2022 Press Democrat Wine Challenge
91 Points ~ James Suckling
This is a round juicy wine that coats the palate with layers of ripe-earthy-savory brilliance. The aromas offer everything from sage and cigar tobacco to leather and fresh english plums, on the palate it is lush and expansive, with tons of dark fruit and baking spice, the finish carries through with fine tannins, and lingering dark fruit flavors.
Aromas of fresh black plums, black pepper jerky, and violet entice you to taste this big, juicy, mouth coating wine and revel in flavors of black currant and cedar, braced by subtle graphite; on the finish you find fine, dense tannins and fresh wild mushroom undertones. One of my favorites!
The purple-ruby color is the perfect introduction to this deep, complex wine. The aromas contain ripe blackberry, cool menthol and earthy lycan, the palate is plush and supple reminiscent of juicy black plums, english thyme and cocoa powder, the finish is long and persistent with fine tannins and firm structure. It will knock your socks off now and only improve over the next 15 years.
96 POINTS & DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL ~2020 Press Democrat Wine Challenge 95 POINTS & GOLD MEDAL ~ 2020 Sommelier Choice 92 POINTS & GOLD MEDAL ~ Critics Challenge 2020 92 POINTS & GOLD MEDAL ~ USA Wine Ratings 90 POINTS ~ James Suckling
This wine shows great depth, the first impression is red cherry supported by warm spice and vanilla, in the middle you get rich blackberries, and it finishes with firm structure and balanced acidity.
