(December 26, 2020) … This has got to be some of the first wine under the 2027 label, not the first winemaker Kevin Panagapka has made, but under his own brand I believe this might be. Upon first crack-of-the-cap the wine seemed a little thin; but it does start to open … slowly. First fruits to spear were some spiced-cranberries and red currants … I decided at this point to put a little chill on the wine to liven it up … Now it really popped. Vibrant red fruit, touch of sour cherry, spiced-cranberry, the acidity is totally on-point (pretty much what you’d expect from a year like 2009) and it helps to freshen the whole experience up … there’s also just a touch of tannins. This was a really good bottle of wine and it keeps getting better the more it opened and the more I sip. Is this at its peak? Not sure, but I wouldn’t want it any other way so I’d crack it now and start enjoying.
Bottom Line: This one if a total gem.