From Magnum. This is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Verdot and 5% Malbec. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is dominated by Brettanomyces which comes across as a "ripe" barnyard. Some people love this while others are averse. This is a spoilage yeast that will only bloom when the bottle sees warmer temperatures. In addition, there are plums and cassis with some green bell pepper and spice. Full bodied. On the palate, this drinks a bit cleaner. Very earthy with cassis, bell pepper and black cherries. Medium tannins. Long fin
First time trying this winery. This is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc from Washington. Inky purple in color, slight ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, spice, and slight char. Medium to full bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, this is not super ripe. Black cherries with a mint/herbal note that is nice. Nice finish. This is nice on its own, but better with food. This would be a nice wine with a grilled Portabella sandwich. Drink over the next seven to ten years.
The D vs G stands for David versus Goliath. This is a blend of Shiraz, Marselan, Carignan, and Petite Sirah. Purple in color with a thin ruby rim. The nose has black raspberries, black cherries, spice and slight tobacco. Medium bodied. On the palate, the black raspberries come thru over a gravel base. Moderate acidity. Right now, the Carignan and Shiraz dominate the blend but the Petite gives it a nice backbone. It will be interesting to see how it ages. This drinks nicely on its own and will work well with grilled meats or fowl.