Vinous - January 2015 - Ampère Wines

Vinous – January 2015

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on July 6, 2016

Vinous, January 2015

92 PTS – Impressive Debut

2010 Ampère
“The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Pine Mountain Vineyards is striking in its aromatics and bright, chiseled fruit. Dark red cherries, mocha, plums, mint, new leather and cedar open up as the 2010 shows off its hugely appealing personality. Floral and lifted, yet also wonderfully expressive, the 2010 is all about balance. The new oak is a bit prominent in this vintage, but the 2010 is nevertheless an impressive debut.”
~ Antonio Galloni

93 PTS – Lovely depth; very strong showing

2011 Ampère
“Dark red and purple stone fruits, spices, menthol, new leather and licorice meld together in the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Pine Mountain Vineyards. There is lovely depth in the dark blue/purplish fruit, along with hints of graphite, lavender and spice that add complexity. This is a very strong showing, especially for the year.”
~ Antonio Galloni

93 PTS – Voluptuous

2012 Ampère – not yet released
“The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Pine Mountain Vineyards is the raciest and most voluptuous of the wines I tasted. Dark red cherry, plum, smoke, menthol and spices flesh out in a large-scaled, generous wine built on pure texture. In 2012, there is a bit less mountain character and tannin, but in exchange, the wine will drink well pretty much right out of the gate. There is no shortage of vintage 2012 explosiveness and raciness. This fruit was brought in on October 7.”
~ Antonio Galloni

92-94+ PTS – Stunning depth and power

2013 Ampère – not yet released
“The most promising wine yet off this property, Ampère’s 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Pine Mountain Vineyards is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine. Dark, powerful and explosive in the glass, the 2013 saturates the palate with stunning depth and power, both signatures of the year. Hints of jasmine, orange peel and white pepper punctuate the finish.”
~ Antonio Galloni