This very firmly structured effort is a definite ‘wow’ wine that should amply reward long-term cellaring

followed by a kiss of phenolic bitterness and a soft leesy quality over the persistent

This is a lovely and understated effort that should reward 5 to 7 years of upside development

its made from a single vineyard planted in the Santa Cruz Mountains at 730m above sea level and just 15 miles from the Pacific ocean

rosemary oil and petrol scented nose

Pousse d'Or, Pommard Jarollieres Vintage:2019 This very firmly structured effortThis is also beautifully layered with its ripe and equally fresh nose reflects notes of roasted purple fruit, warm earth and an unusual hint of hoisin. The succulent, round and relatively refined flavors possess fine mid palate volume along with a similar taut muscularity before terminating in a youthfully austere finish that is shaped by a very firm tannic spine. This too is excellent and a wine that should amply repay extended keeping.