91-93. Barrel sample. With great swathes of spice, this is a wine with fruit that’s still emerging. It has weight and delicious intensity. With its layered structure of acidity and tannin, this is for long-term aging.
— R.V.
(5/11/2012)
88-90 Barrel sample. A light style, moving into delicate citrus and crisp fruits. It shows a lively palate, with a tight, dry core of botrytis.
— R.V.
(12/31/2009)
This dry white shows softness and a light, creamy, gentle touch. The wine has apricot and fresh lime juice flavors, opening easily as it gets air to finish well-rounded but properly crisp.
— R.V.
(7/1/2009)
88–90. Barrel sample. This wine is light, fruity and golden in color, with attractive acidity and soft hints of botrytis. The wine shows peach and ripe apricot flavors.
— R.V.
(4/8/2013)
87—89 Barrel sample. This is about acidity. The wine is fresh, with its sweetness layered around the fresh white pears and citrus acidity.
— R.V.
(12/31/2009)
86-88 Barrel sample. This is packed with dry botrytis, plenty of spice and new wood. It's somewhat simple and obvious at this stage, as it needs more layers of flavors. In time, however, it should develop.
— R.V.
(6/21/2006)