Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has black raspberries and clay. Slight bacon fat. On the palate, this has sour black raspberries. That is interesting but really begs for food to counter the tartness. Complex if still tight, it unwinds in the glass. Medium tannins. This is young and will benefit from a few more years of ageing.
Torrin is one of the most underrated wines out of California. Maybe underrated is not the right word. I just don't understand why it doesn't get the buzz it deserves. To my mine it is one of the five top wineries producing Rhone varietals in California. Yes, the wines are big, but so far, they seem to be ageing just fine. This one is fantastic. These are big, warm climate Syrahs that are similar in style to SQN or Saxum. Purple in color. The nose is great with black raspberries, grilled meats, and hot tar. On the palate, this is lush with lots of fruit and medium tannins. Black ra
Purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, blueberries, spice, slight grilled meats and black pepper. On the palate, this is a bit more restrained than I expected but still outstanding. Black raspberries, blueberries, and slight earthiness. With air some charred earth as well. Nice texture. Some complexity. Enough acidity to work with hearty foods. Good finish. There is plenty of fruit and slight tannins; this seems like it might improve or it might just age out. Either way it easily has a decade or more left.
Opened and allowed to breathe for 12 hours before serving. It could have used double that. That said, this is a spectacular Syrah from one of the best, if young track record, producers. Inky purple in color. The nose is great with black raspberries, roasted meats and slight roasted herbs, violets and yet still black olives. On the palate, a wonderful texture. Great purity of fruit; black raspberries with some black pepper, char and slight meatiness. Deep, it unwinds in the glass. Pin point balance. Worked great with food. Spectacular wine.
This was fun as it is by far the oldest KB wine I have had. It is still quite a big wine especially for a Sonoma Syrah. Purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, black olives, slight roasted herbs and black pepper. very nice. On the palate, black raspberries, black pepper, some char, some earth. Good acidity. Light tannins. Slight heat. It is drinking just fine at this point and probably at peak. Some depth, but a lot but plenty of delicious fruit left. Worked fine with food. Seems to easily have five to ten more years.
This wine is in the beginnings of its prime drinking window IMO. It should be good for at least another decade. Purple in color. The nose is great with black cherries, black raspberries, cherries, raw meat, and floral notes. On the palate, this has a great almost soft texture. Slight tannins. Layers of black raspberries, black cherries, licorice and earth. This is a very clean wine. Nice acidity especially for the vintage. Long finish. This kept improving all night. It worked well my pasta dish after being open for a few hours.
Ruby/purple in color. The nose is very nice with black raspberries, black pepper some grilled meats and just a bit of bacon. On the palate, this is fully mature but not past. Black raspberry fruit layered with charred earth. Nice complexity. Good acidity. Still fresh. Nice finish. This wine is drinking great and much younger than I might have expected it to. Bottles vary though and I wouldn't wait too long on this one.
Another winner from this winery making lower alcohol, cooler climate wines from California. Purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, char, black olives and roasted herbs. On the palate, this is medium to full bodied. Black raspberries with an underlying char. Also some earthiness. Good acidity. Nice finish. Very food friendly with some potential upside over the next few years.
My last bottle from this now defunct winery. Too bad as they made very good wine. This bottle certainly was. Purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, black pepper, roasted herbs and slight bacon fat. On the palate, this has juicy acidity. Black raspberry fruit. Light tannins. Some black olives. Good finish. Seems close to peak now. Works well with food.
Purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, black pepper and slight bacon fat. On the palate, this is mature. Some amount of depth with layers of earth, black raspberries and bacon fat. Nice acidity. Very food friendly. Good finish. Very good wine. Drink in the next five to seven years.
