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the long game
— Kevin
the long game Fair warning, I have lot on my mind lately, and I’m feeling compelled to get my thoughts on paper. So, pour yourself a glass of wine and… continue
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2016 kaamos - 91 pts from Wine Enthusiast
This deep and hearty, but not too heavy, blend of 52% Petite Sirah, 17% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Zinfandel and…continue
2016 kaamos - 92 pts from PDWR
The nose is a ripe lavender-scented blue plum and blackberry. The palate is a firm slate and spice with peppercorn…continue
2016 noir - 92 pts from PDWR
The nose is ripe black fruit with emphasis on grilled meat and spice. The palate offers up supple flavors of…continue
2016 noir - 93 pts from Vinous
Opaque ruby. Deeply perfumed cassis, blueberry, licorice, vanilla and espresso scents pick up a spicy accent with air. Densely packed…continue
2016 noir - 93 pts from Wine Enthusiast
Black cherry and vanilla aromas make for a rich entry into this blend of 89% Syrah and 11% Counoise, with…continue
2016 pas de deux - 93 pts from Vinous
Deep red. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, candied flowers and exotic spices, along with hints of olive…continue
2016 pas de deux - 94 pts from PDWR
Fermented with moderate whole cluster inclusion. The nose is bright raspberry with notes of menthol and currant. The palate entry…continue
2016 sisu - 92 pts from Vinous
Saturated ruby. Deeply perfumed aromas of ripe blue fruits, exotic spices and incense pick up a smoky mineral flourish with…continue
2016 vaalea - 90 pts from Jeb Dunnuck
The 2016 Vaalea (68% Grenache Blanc, 22% Viognier and 10% Roussanne) is a fresh, clean and beautifully textured white that…continue