Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The US is now their #1 export market. You would be surprised at what some producers spend on labels. It is more than you think. All those countries, languages and different requirements for what needs to be written on them.

I think this is in a dumb faze or just closed down.

The nose is muted and not all that revealing. Soft blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries with powdery raspberries. Clayish soils, some clove, dark earth, very light herbs, notes of baking soda, sandalwood and dark withering flowers.

The palate is a little flat..showing stubbornness. Ripe but dullish; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, strawberries & raspberries. Dry clayish soils, dry top soil, limestone minerals, dark spice, clove, dark, rich earth, very light herbs, notes of baking soda, sandalwood that falls into cedar, soft tobacco with dark withering flowers and violets, its acidity is very good, the finish while balanced, polished, somewhat elegant, lacks some complexity today and lasts a minute.

I would reserve a full assessment of this one tasting it again in 5+ years. It is in need of further evolution. — a day ago

Brennan Roy

9.0

After opening a bottle, and allowing it to air, I spotted my review from October 2023 while sipping and reading other reviews. Holding this one for another year and a half shows that it does indeed improve with age. Not as good on day two tho. If you open it, drink it! — a month ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.3

Had over a few weeks. Held up nicely. — 2 months ago

Abbas Zand

9.1

J Lohr pure Paso 2021 Pao Robles red blend
Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah
Dark ruby, medium intensity, full body, high alcohol 15%
Dark cherry, blackberry flavors, mushroom, dusty earth and Oak. Firm tannins, long finish.
$25 — 10 days ago

Chip Habegger

8.9

Very well balanced semi-dry. Has the zesty, moderate acidity of a dry Riesling to show off minerally and lime zest notes. Finishes sweet without being cloying. — 16 days ago

Mimi Sirakova

8.9

Great taste, can feel the liquor, nice for a cold day — 24 days ago

Tracy Hall

9.5

Nice! Inviting floral fruit nose. Pear and beeswax with a juicy finish. Great sipping but stands up to a bacon breakfast. — 3 months ago

Eric Grasser

9.6

A bottle as old as life itself. Birth year. Perfectly stunning condition. Still very fresh, rich and opulent with dark berries, dark coffee and slight spice yet drinks with incredible finesse and sophistication. Still young — 4 days ago

Joe Flo

9.8

1st time for. This 🍷 — 10 days ago

Sheila G.

8.9

Fruity. Plummy. Grass. At berns steakhouse Tampa — a month ago

with Mike