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Musings, mentions and marks. Here you’ll find seasonal updates and nice things people say about our wines.
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— Kevin
This has been the latest harvest we have experienced, and although my intentions were (and always are) to put pen to paper for the fall newsletter much earlier than this,… continue
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2013 - Wine Advocate
These latest releases from winemaker Kevin Jussila are all noteworthy, with fresh, elegant profiles that will age gracefully. This is…continue
2013 Aatto - 90 pts from Vinous
Brilliant red. Perfumed red berry aromas are underscored by smoky mineral and floral nuances. Gently sweet and energetic on the…continue
2013 Aatto - 90 pts from Wine Advocate
Made from an interesting mix of 40% Counoise, 36% Mourvedre and the rest Grenache, the lightly colored 2013 Aatto offers…continue
2013 in the red - 90 pts from Vinous
Opaque purple. Powerful, deep-pitched aromas of blue fruit preserves, licorice and mocha are lifted by a suggestion of cracked pepper.…continue
2013 in the red - 91 pts from Wine Advocate
Another outstanding wine from Kevin Jussila is the 2013 In The Red, which is a 60/40 split of Syrah and…continue
2013 in the red - 92 pts from Isaac James Baker
Nose shows dark currants, blackberries, cedar, clove and cinnamon. Sturdy/dry tannins with moderating acidity. Dark plums, tart black currants, rich…continue
2013 Lothario - 90 pts from Vinous
Saturated ruby. Spicy blue fruits and fresh flowers on the fragrant nose. Sappy, sharply focused boysenberry and bitter cherry flavors…continue
2013 Lothario - 91 pts from Wine Advocate
The 2013 Lothario Proprietary Red (40% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre and 30% Zinfandel) is a good value and offers medium-bodied, charming…continue
2013 noir - 91 pts from Vinous
Inky purple. Smoke- and spice-accented blackberry and cherry aromas show very good clarity and pick up a smoky element with…continue
2013 noir - 92 pts from Purely Domestic Wine Report
The nose is tar, blueberry, and violet with underlying graphite. The palate entry is firm and awash with florals, licorice,…continue
2013 noir - 92 pts from Wine Advocate
Made from 86% Syrah and 14% Counoise that was harvested from the end of August to the middle of September,…continue
2013 noir - 92 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Waves of rich bacon fat, maple, caramelized black cherries, campfire smoke and an elegant touch of lavender show on the…continue
2013 pas de deux - 91 pts from Isaac James Baker
Savory herbs and spices on the nose with black and red cherries, red licorice, wood planks. Full and velvety with…continue
2013 pas de deux - 91 pts from Vinous
Saturated ruby. Heady smoke- and spice-tinged aromas of ripe black and blue fruits and potpourri. Lush and broad on the…continue
2013 pas de deux - 92 pts from Wine Advocate
The 2013 Pas de Deux is a 60/40 mix of Grenache and Syrah from estate vineyards in the Adelaida region…continue
2013 pas de deux - 93 pts from Wine Enthusiast
There are loads of fresh floral and red spice notes on the nose of this blend of 60% Grenache and…continue
2013 sisu - 91 pts from Vinous
Saturated ruby. Heady smoke- and spice-tinged aromas of ripe black and blue fruits and potpourri. Lush and broad on the…continue
2013 sisu - 91 pts from Wine Advocate
Lastly, the 2013 Sisu is a Syrah-dominated blend that includes 25% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre. Brought up in a mix…continue
2013 sisu - 92 pts from Wine Enthusiast
This blend of 55% Syrah, 25% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre has a dark and gamy nose, with smoked beef, chocolate,…continue
2013 sisu - 93 pts from Isaac James Baker
I get some tart black currants and juicy plums on the nose along with leather, clove, cedar and toasted walnuts.…continue