Superrich in vanilla cream, buttered toast, pineapple jam and tangerine sorbet flavors, with a honeyed finish. Is it dry or sweet? Seems both at the same time, accented with bright, Central Coast acidity. Drink now.
— S.H.
(12/1/2010)
Sharpness cuts through this Syrah with the citrusy acidity of a lime. The flavors are of blackberries, currants, licorice, bacon and black pepper, and the tannins are as smooth as you could ask for. Ready now.
— S.H.
(12/1/2010)
Deliciously tasty in blackberry jam, cherry purée, milk chocolate, licorice and peppery spice flavors, with soft, intricate tannins. Feels a bit sharp on the finish, but otherwise a pretty nice Syrah.
— S.H.
(12/1/2010)
Heavy for a Pinot Noir, it’s almost unrecognizable. While it is a nice, rustic red wine, dry and spicy, with lots of berry fruit, it’s just not particularly Pinot-esque.
— S.H.
(12/15/2010)
Soft, heavy and extracted, with candied flavors of raspberries, cherries and blackberries. This ultraripe wine tastes sugary sweet and is probably at its best now.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)