Eldon Sproule

10

So for those who don’t know, this wine is a collaboration between one of the most famous California winemakers and one of the most famous Bordeaux wine makers (the grapes are from Napa).

The young expression when I first had it 10 years ago was big bold ripe fruit, probably the quintessential Napa cab.

The aged expression had more secondary and tertiary characteristics, terroir, and represented Baron Rothschild in respects of crafting a wine that could grow and develop and express the care that goes into winemaking as opposed to simply growing good fruit.

The young version of it perfectly expresses Mondavi and Napa. The aged version captures the elegance of Bordeaux winemaking and Rothschild’s fingerprints. You cannot fully experience this wine unless you’ve had it young and old. Unbelievable experience tonight. — 2 days ago

Eldon Sproule

9.4

This is an exquisite white. Very different style of alvarinho. Bright acidity, a good body and soft mouthfeel. It drinks more like a Chablis. I’ve rarely rated a white wine this high, let alone a vinho verde. If you find it, buy it. — 4 years ago

Eldon Sproule

Eldon had this 5 years ago

Eldon Sproule

9.7

Delightful. Botrytis notes are present. Acidity is balanced. Just really good. — 6 months ago

Eldon Sproule

9.3

Very Fruit forward, and about as full a Pinot as you will get. Almost like a California Pinot. Very very impressed, this is a cut above anything else from the Cowichan Valley. On par with any premium Pinot noir from BC. Try it if you find it! — 3 years ago

Eldon Sproule

9.0

Eldon had this 5 years ago

Eldon Sproule

9.1

Such a unique take on a Pinot noir. I think this is a perfect expression of what you can get from a Saanich Pinot noir as typically you wouldn’t be able to develop full ripeness for a red. Well done, drinks like a southern Rhone (Viognier, finishes like a rousanne) and has subtle nods to a champagne. — 5 years ago

Eldon Sproule

9.1

Well balanced, black fruit, nice full body. Good value and a good crowd pleaser. Nothing you wouldn’t like about this wine! — 2 years ago

Eldon Sproule

8.6

Eldon had this 4 years ago

Eldon Sproule

9.0

Incredible spice on the nose. White pepper, baking spice and hints of Chinese 5 spice and tarragon. Black fruit is there, but it’s almost between black and red. Black currant. Nice long finish. The big oak you would expect from A rioja gran reserva.

It’s lighter in colour and body than you may expect. Still has youthful acidity and substantial tannin. Prime is probably 5 years away and it could go for 10. — 4 years ago