2013 Quintet

The 2013 Quintet is so aromatic! It has bright cassis-y fruit on the nose along with raspberry seed and blueberry (the first time I've seen this character). There's a grape-y, bubblegum inflection on the nose, and it weaves into the fruit in the mouth. This is super fresh, supple and exciting, actually. There is lovely clarity of fruit in the mouth. The tannins are chalky through the finish. This is a gorgeous wine. 12.9% alcohol, sealed under natural cork.

More abundant sweet fruit on the nose, as well as cassis, violets, red plums and cherries. Some graphite-like, stony notes, too. The palate is supple and fleshy with a shell-like layer of crisp tannins around the edges. The cabernet is driving this along. Try from 2022.

Vivid ruby. Potent black currant, cherry and cedary oak aromas are complicated by notes of cured tobacco, candied rose and cracked pepper. Silky and seamless on the palate, offering fresh dark berry, bitter cherry and mocha flavors plus a touch of smokiness. Delivers a serious punch of flavor and comes off lithe and precise. Finishes with supple tannins, a jolt of peppery spices and outstanding, floral-driven persistence.