I decided to do an experiment. I brought the wine to a blind tasting of eight other Sommeliers. I was thinking that would give me the truth and “holy smokes” it shined! We were tasting some big guns from Napa and other wine from Sonoma- all blind. Without question, your wine was the super star! It was complex, and the freshness of the acidity just makes it a pleasure to drink!... There’s magic inside those bottles! I think as you get to know the vineyard better- people are gonna be knocking down your doors to get that bottle! Myself included!
Christopher Sprague
Full Sommelier
Winnipeg, Canada
Quail Run is an elegant, nicely balanced wine with a subtle oak touch and moderate alcohol. I recently tasted the 2021 vintage, and found pleasant dark fruit aromas with some earthy notes. The palate displayed dark red fruit and a hint of spice, with gentle tannins and a medium finish. I expect that it will continue to improve in bottle over the next five years or so and should easily cellar for a decade or more.
Quite simply, this wine punches far above its weight class. I’ve joined the Quail Run wine club to be assured of future allocations.
James Bushee
Certified Wine Educator
Austin, Texas
