This wine achieves the balanced spectrum of color, aroma, taste, structure, mouthfeel, and texture that we were after. Purple garnet in color, this Reserve shows shy aromas of rose petal and toasted graham. With air, these aromas become more pronounced. A broad approach of raspberry with complex blackberries and meaty plum on the front palate leads to an organizing frame of bright cherries with a vein of acidity. Ripe tannins add grip, but not too much. Best 2009-2011, though approachable now if given time in the glass.
Detailed Info, Previous Vintage Notes, Reviews:
2004 Tasting Notes:
This wine achieves the balanced spectrum of color, aroma, taste, structure, mouthfeel, and texture that we were after. Purple garnet in color, this Reserve shows shy aromas of rose petal and toasted graham. With air, these aromas become more pronounced. A broad approach of raspberry with complex blackberries and meaty plum on the front palate leads to an organizing frame of bright cherries with a vein of acidity. Ripe tannins add grip, but not too much. Best 2009-2011, though approachable now if given time in the glass.
Tasting notes for 2003 vintage from the winery: "This wine achieves the balanced spectrum of color, aroma, taste, structure, mouthfeel, and texture that we were after. Dark garnet red, this wine's nose is nicely tempered by subtle aromatics of cedar and carmel barrel toast, a classic signature of our Ermitage cooperage. Floral and fruit are equally present, with hints of rose petal and pomegranate. The Reserve is a full, round and silky wine with fine grained tannins. The flavors fall firmly into the red fruit camp, thanks to the addition of Shea Vineyard this year. An extra measure of fleshiness from Stony Mountain Vineyard rounds out the blend. Pomegranate, strawberry, and concentrated raspberry flavors pair perfectly with cedar planked Steelhead and a raspberry Pinot noir reduction. The Reserve is very approachable now, soft in the mouth, with reasonable acidity to support the fruit and extend the finish."Sold out at the winery, we have a very limited amount of this wine.
