A blend of Dijon and Pommard clones; 95% whole cluster; All native yeasts, 18 months in oak. Decanted. A deeply intriguing nose that shows off scents of blueberry, plums, dark cherry and newton that come laced with scents of mocha, chocolate mint, suede, spice, potpourri, nutmeg and cardamom, and hints of pipe tobacco, dusty earth and smoke. The palate is medium-plus bodied in weight and fleshy with juicy acidity. Dry with round tannins and flavors blueberry, dark cherry, and wild berry, with notes of pepper, spices, mocha, bruised mint, herbs, dusty earth and tobacco that finish with hints of leather and vegetal. The finish lingers.
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Opened 30 minutes ahead (a short decant would have been better). Beautiful Red and blue fruit along with spice notes on the nose. More focused red and blue fruits on the palate. Whole cluster complexity brings out some earth and spice. This drank significantly younger and more focused than a 2017 Stoller Reserve drank alongside. 93 points.
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P: Dark, earthy red fruits, a gently sour mineral note, new leather, plump mushrooms and a gentle funk.
This has some age but I don’t think enough to show this kinda funk, it’s almost like tertiary notes but it's not (most likely terroir). Might want to drink these now, unless you want more of everything mentioned, cellar for longer!
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12/21/2023 - bjamesclark wrote: 92 Points
A blend of Dijon and Pommard clones; 95% whole cluster; All native yeasts, 18 months in oak.
Decanted.
A deeply intriguing nose that shows off scents of blueberry, plums, dark cherry and newton that come laced with scents of mocha, chocolate mint, suede, spice, potpourri, nutmeg and cardamom, and hints of pipe tobacco, dusty earth and smoke.
The palate is medium-plus bodied in weight and fleshy with juicy acidity. Dry with round tannins and flavors blueberry, dark cherry, and wild berry, with notes of pepper, spices, mocha, bruised mint, herbs, dusty earth and tobacco that finish with hints of leather and vegetal. The finish lingers.
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12/18/2023 - sastewart wrote: 93 Points
Opened 30 minutes ahead (a short decant would have been better). Beautiful Red and blue fruit along with spice notes on the nose. More focused red and blue fruits on the palate. Whole cluster complexity brings out some earth and spice. This drank significantly younger and more focused than a 2017 Stoller Reserve drank alongside. 93 points.
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10/20/2023 - WineBurrowingWombat Likes this wine: 91 Points
Cracking the whip; 10/16/2023-10/23/2023 (Eagan, MN): N: Funky and fresh red fruits, some gooseberries, and tart earth.
P: Dark, earthy red fruits, a gently sour mineral note, new leather, plump mushrooms and a gentle funk.
This has some age but I don’t think enough to show this kinda funk, it’s almost like tertiary notes but it's not (most likely terroir). Might want to drink these now, unless you want more of everything mentioned, cellar for longer!
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10/20/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 93 Points
Wine Palooza (Eagan, MN): Very good tonight with floral, mushroom, earth, dust, raspberries and underbrush. Medium plus finish and nice acidity.
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6/14/2020 - bigdogflow Likes this wine: 94 Points
Tasted at Le Cadeau tasting room.
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