A well-made Tempranillo that’s lush and rich yet balanced, its tannins well structured and its blueberry fruit intensity inviting. Lay it down awhile or give it a chance to breathe.
— V.B.
(12/31/2011)
Concentrated and lush, livelier and better than the producer’s 2007 which still needs time to develop, this reserve-level Cab with small amounts of Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carmènere and Cabernet Franc is ready to drink now, its cassis and cranberry fruit showing well.
— V.B.
(12/31/2011)
This Petit Verdot grown on the hillsides of El Dorado County in California Gold Country is all dark berry and strawberry jam, still tight and grippy with room to develop added complexity over time.
— V.B.
(12/31/2011)
This ’07 is still huge and closed, with meaty tentacled tannins and a little more rest time needed. Small amounts of Petit Verdot, Carmènere and Cabernet Franc are in the blend.
— V.B.
(12/31/2011)
Dark in color, this rosé made from Grenache grapes is quite sour and a little off-balance, though the bottle it comes in is very pretty.
— V.B.
(2/1/2012)