Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Lot O Pritchard Hill

--- COLOR: Deep purple-crimson NOTE: Lovely from start to finish, with blackberry compote and cassis in the nose, hints of 60% cocoa powder, loamy, little leather. Mouth had a nicer structure and better integration than the last two bottles. Finish still had a bit of a kick of heat but all around this is the best of 3 though not as good as the barrel sample which prompted our purchase. I've bought a few wines based on barrel samples and …

This was my last of 3 bottles; the previous two, unimpressionable. Immediately sensed the richness. Also, the utterly unique aromatics for which they've made their name - usually maple, bacon; this wine, oak-infused, butterscotch and kirsch. Clearly savory. Again, the richness really stands out. The acidity is subdued and the tannins nicely integrated with a sweet edge. The finish is long, with dusty black fruits. Definitely my favorite of the lot but not nearly worth the price ($80). (to many, …

I've gained a bit higher level of respect/appreciation for this wine...To sum it up, it showed like a well-aged, pretty, finesse-y, meritage. As pointed out by one of the group, very similar in style to the Drinkward-Peschon. I loved the aromatics, which continued to blossom with each 10 min. interval. Worth the tarrif? I think not. Though there's likely a huge population out there who think I'm insulting. Different strokes...

Tasted at winery – no formal note taken. Bright berries, vanilla oak and spice. Drink or hold. Good.

This wine out of barrel, very literally wowed me and had me pining for more. Although it was much more fruit-dominant than the other samples of the afternoon, I could sense that it had enough structure for 2-4 years of serious development, yet would provide a chunky mouthful with a couple hours decanting, in the nearterm. Which is why I was so surprised that it was so approachable right out of the bottle...and less than 6months after I had the …