92-94 Barrel sample. Structured, a serious layer of new and toasty wood, the wine solid with dark tannins, chocolate and firm plum skin texture.
— R.V.
(8/9/2010)
92-94 Barrel sample. Bold, ripe yellow fruits, sweetness, with a great rich undertow. The whole wine gains from an extra burst of final freshness.
— R.V.
(8/9/2010)
91-93. Barrel sample. With a dominant austere minerality, this wine has weight but not the delicious fruitiness of the vintage. The finish is marked by a steely texture.
— R.V.
(5/11/2012)
91–93. Barrel sample. This citrus-inflected wine is full of ripe Sauvignon Blanc character. It’s fresh in style, but shows richness and a mineral edge as well.
— R.V.
(4/10/2013)
90-92 Barrel sample. This is rich, full of sweet-and-sour acidity, layers of sweet tannins and big, ripe fruit. It's powerful, intense and full of pure black currant fruit flavors. Ends with great acidity.
— R.V.
(6/1/2006)
In its youth, this is intensely grassy, the grapefruit and green pepper flavors adding to the general crispness of the wine. It will be an attractive wine, full of pep, with a fine edge of minerality, spice and vivid white fruits.
— R.V.
(7/1/2009)
90-92 Barrel sample. Fine, fresh, juicy, fruity wine, that offers ripe blackberry fruits over firm tannins. The fruit has great red berry flavors and fruit acidity, ending on a rich, round note.
— R.V.
(12/31/2009)
90–92. Barrel sample. Very dense, with tannins that are solid and dry, this is an austere wine that has a firm, mineral side. The wine will need time although it's likely to remain severe.
— R.V.
(4/10/2013)