Less than $30 in my store, and with Wine Spectator lavishing 94 pts on this example, I had to dip my toe in. WS is the only wine critic I follow, and they are mostly en pointe in my book.
This example is tightly wound and tannic, but the elements of an outstanding wine are all there. Maybe needs to relax a little more in the bottle, but it explodes from the glass right now. Acidity and weight are outstanding for a case production in the thousands. When in a restaurant and you see these wines on the menu, go here to have a great tasting experience, while avoiding a financial nosebleed.
Less than $30 in my store, and with Wine Spectator lavishing 94 pts on this example, I had to dip my toe in. WS is the only wine critic I follow, and they are mostly en pointe in my book.
This example is tightly wound and tannic, but the elements of an outstanding wine are all there. Maybe needs to relax a little more in the bottle, but it explodes from the glass right now. Acidity and weight are outstanding for a case production in the thousands. When in a restaurant and you see these wines on the menu, go here to have a great tasting experience, while avoiding a financial nosebleed.
1 person found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2025
Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry and toasted oak. Tobacco on the palate, black cherry flavors and cocoa.
🏅90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry and toasted oak. Tobacco on the palate, black cherry flavors and cocoa.
🏅90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Apr 12th, 2026
Napa Valley, California, USA
