Decanter: 94 Punkte
"Rose petal and peony fragrance with dried earth, toast and stewed strawberries on the nose. Nuanced and full of complexity with even more rose florality, delicate yet sappy red berries and lots of savoury spice, tobacco and umami elements. Forward and super interesting to see how it grows and changes with time in the glass. 2014 began with an early bud break followed by a warm, dry and plentiful season. A large crop with perfect harvest conditions. Winemaker Tim Malone, Bob Bertheau consultant winemaker, formerly at St Michelle. The first vintage of this exciting project, 2005, is set for release in 2030." - Georgina Hindle (08/2025)
Jane Anson: 94 Punkte
"A balanced vintage with a big crop, this is enticing, with fragrant raspberry leaf, cranberry, tobacco, cold ash and peony flowers. In its drinking window, open with notes of evolution, in a sweet spot for drinking. Timothy Malone winemaker, Robert Bertheau consultant winemaker (formerly at Ste Michelle). A fascinating project from owner Ernie Loosen, that began with the still-to-be-released 2005 vintage. I have tasted this three times now, and my advice is to sit with it, let it steal up on you, and then sit back and enjoy." (07/2025)
