A powerful, dense and dark mix of huckleberry, blackberry and salted black licorice notes leaps out of the glass, with accents of bittersweet chocolate, palo santo, black pepper and black walnut liqueur. For all its depth and darkness, the tannins are polished and velvety, and the concentration brings promise for a long life in the cellar.
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The Forebear 2019
A stunning red wine, this starts off spicy, with distinctive notes of Saigon cinnamon, cardamom and clove adding warmth and depth to the generous core of black fruit flavors and blackberry preserves. Offers hints of dried herbs, tobacco and cedar, along with a slice of Black Forest cake that lingers on the finish
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RunRig 2021
A wonderfully fruit-forward red, showing ripe black cherry, apricot and framboise notes up front, with details of chicory, singed palo santo and dark chocolatecovered salted caramel. The tannins are plush and open knit, with a juicy quality and a softness that makes this immensely drinkable
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MaryAnn Worobiec WINE SPECTATOR
Les Amis 2021
Fragrant and expressive, with distinctive notes of kirsch and black walnut liqueur up front. Offers details of apricot preserves and salty black licorice, plus a touch of dried violet, all on a dense and fleshy frame. There's a lovely element of juicy acidity alongside toasted tobacco accents that linger. Grenache.
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The Factor 2021
Offers a dense, powerful mix of violet, bittersweet chocolate and sandalwood-infused morello cherries in syrup. Blueberry, blackberry and date-nut bread flavors are plump on a frame of polished and toothsome tannins. Clove and Saigon cinnamon notes linger, with a powerful crescendo on the finish
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MaryAnn Worobiec WINE SPECTATOR
Descendant 2021
Aromatic and intriguing, with lavender, white pepper, rosemary and Earl Grey notes that are plump, juicy and velvety. Details of gingerbread, wintergreen and clove linger, along with a touch of Asian five-spice. Shiraz and Viognier
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The Pict 2021
Full of personality, with juicy blackberry and huckleberry flavors that bring a brambly quality, plus dense, meaty tannins. Notes of sage, mint, black tea and chocolate leave a lasting impression alongside a hint of peppermint. Long finish
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MaryAnn Worobiec WINE SPECTATOR
The Struie 2022
Dense and powerful, featuring a concentrated mix of blackberry, huckleberry and blueberry syrup flavors on a velvety frame, with details of Pu'er tea, dark chocolate, singed palo santo, candied walnut, black pepper and toffee that linger. Despite all the concentration, there's a lovely sense of elegance, with an open-knit frame and a long, lingering finish.
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MaryAnn Worobiec WINE SPECTATOR
The Steading Blanc 2023
Offers a supple, elegant mix of apricot, lemon curd and baked apple notes on a medium frame, with bright acidity and orange blossom details on the long finish. Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier
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MaryAnn Worobiec WINE SPECTATOR
Woodcutter's Semillon 2023
Firm and fleshy, with pear, peach and dried apricot flavors that mingle with bright citrus notes. A touch of salted melon lingers on the finish
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MaryAnn Worobiec WINE SPECTATOR
Cuvee Juveniles Blanc 2023
Pineapple, pear, apple and lemon curd flavors are precise, fresh and juicy, with ripe, salted melon and candied ginger notes lingering on the crisp finish. Marsanne, Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Viognier.
