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on the road
— Kevin
Paula and I have found ourselves on the road quite a bit lately.It’s been fun, energizing, and—if we’re being honest—a little exhausting too. We’ve been doing a number of… continue
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2023 Vintage Reviews
2023 Aatto - 93 pts from James Suckling
Mouthwatering cherry and raspberry aromas are flecked with savory and oregano, translating to generous fruit on the palate. Mixed cherries…continue
2023 counoise - 94 pts from James Suckling
Scrubby herbs and raspberries leap from the glass, teeing up a spice-seamed palate. The transparent red berries and cherries are…continue
2023 kaamos - 94 pts from James Suckling
Sweet plums and bramble, star anise and cigar box make for a fascinating and giving nose. That generosity follows through…continue
2023 kivi - 94 pts from James Suckling
Melted-silk texture with subtle savoriness nestles against blackcurrants and bruised plums. A tug of tilled earth shows with air, as…continue
2023 Lothario - 93 pts from James Suckling
Ripe cherries and figs are kicked up by acidity, lending liveliness to supporting notes of oak forest floor, black sage…continue
2023 noir - 95 pts from James Suckling
Dense, spicy and mineral with a core of soy-sauce and bouillon savoriness anchoring anise-scented blackberries and mulberries. Broad and textural…continue
2023 pas de deux - 94 pts from James Suckling
Fresh mixed berries are dusted with Mediterranean scrub, setting a fascinating stage for a wine of elegance and strength in…continue
2023 petite sirah - 95 pts from James Suckling
Plush in texture and wrapped in sweet woodsy spices, this concentrated, structured petite sirah shows how detailed the variety can…continue
2023 sisu - 93 pts from James Suckling
Appealingly deep on the nose, showing blackberries, plums, licorice root and umami before a well-defined palate. It’s sappy yet alive…continue