Beautiful translucent color. On first whiff, this smells like a high end Burgundy, but a second nose makes it clear that this is a nicely aged Nebbiolo. It offers aromas of red fruits, especially cherry, over savory components—stem, dried earth, and a hint of leather. The palate continues the Burgundy comparison, especially with respect to soft, integrated tannins and full but delicate flavor. Black cherries dominate the fruit, light in weight but generous. The palate is ripe without even a hint of California over-ripeness. This wine is graceful, elegant, and delicious.

92 points. "Another wine that shines for its purity and elegance is the 2012 Cote Rotie. Possessing a terrific perfume of crushed flowers, olive, smoke and pepper, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, no hard edges and a silky, almost sexy texture that keeps you coming back to the glass. Drink it over the coming decade." - Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate, Dec. 2014

Orchard fruits, especially pears and apricots lead the aromas, followed by notes of almond skin and fruit blossoms. Medium weight with refreshing acidity. The palate is clean and mineral-driven, accompanied by flavors of almond paste, orange zest, and citrus.

Nicely aromatic and a little peppery, with cherry fruit, a little bit of earth, bramble and roasted pepper. The palate possesses a certain masculinity & seriousness: dark fruit flavors, plum and some spice are structured by medium tannins and medium-to-plus acid on this nicely textured wine.