The 2014 ORION old vines is in my view, native California wine, born from a particular field, planted in 1905 to its own particular constellation of grapes. I have worked hard to reveal, rather than tame, its individuality. It is a wine of great character, intensely aromatic, with exceptional depth of color and richness of flavor. It will age better than most of us, or can be drunk with pleasure now, depending on your affection for your heirs.
Coming from the Rossi Vineyard in St. Helena and a field blend from vines mostly planted in 1905, the 2014 Orion is a brilliant bottle of wine that sports a deep ruby/purple color as well as a layered, complex style in its blackberry, blueberry, lavender, herbes de Provence, and ground pepper aromas and flavors. Deep, medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and elegant, this perfectly balanced beauty shows the charming elegance of the vintage beautifully yet has the density, length, and class to evolve for 15+ years.
95 Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from the Rossi Vineyard in St. Helena and a field blend from vines mostly planted in 1905, the 2014 Orion is a brilliant bottle of wine that sports a deep ruby/purple color as well as a layered, complex style in its blackberry, blueberry, lavender, herbes de Provence, and ground pepper aromas and flavors. Deep, medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and elegant, this perfectly balanced beauty shows the charming elegance of the vintage beautifully yet has the density, length, and class to evolve for 15+ years.
95 Jeb Dunnuck