Daou 2017
Started with this because of good experiences with Paso Robles in the past. It didn’t disappoint. Lived up to the central cost reputation of ripe flavor that explodes on first taste. Color was deep and intense, balanced no doubt by the Cabernet franc.
On the Palmer Family wine scale of 1 -10, we gave it a 9 in its class.
Oakville Bench 2017
Taste opened with concentrated fruit and fair nose. Full-bodied mouth, with light well-structured finish. Took your advice and put half away because we drank too much that night. Next day low and behold, fuller legs and deeper taste.
On the Palmer Family wine scale of 1 -10, we gave it a 9.5 with an added hangover classification.
Gundlach Bundschu 2017
Opened this one it at the end of a longer night with our next-door neighbors, to the west. Frankly I have no recollection at all about taste but decided to rename the category classification with a more active and appropriate word.
On the Palmer Family wine FUN scale of 1 -10. This was easily a 10.
White Hall Lane 2016
Full bodied. Nice balance with depth vibrant aromas of spice and oak. Love the dark fruit. Drank this one after a dusty 3-mile hike in Cathedral Rock in Sedona. While the world took to the streets, we drank under a tree by a natural cathedral.
On Palmer Family wine FUN scale of 1 -10, a solid 10+.
Intrinsic 2016
Took this one on a Kayaking trip because it was a Washington cab and reminded us of the outdoors. We ended up sun drenched with skin like leather and the sound of the cork pop brought friendly natives who were parched by their non-acholic drinks. This bottle was a smash hit!
On the Palmer Family wine FUN scale of 1 -10, it was an 11 if not only for the great vibe it brought.
Franciscan 2018
Shelved until next year. No wine before its time, lol
On the Palmer Family wine FUN scale of 1 -10. To be determined.
