Nose

This wine has a fabulous perfume of violets and lavender as well-grilled meat, game, and blueberry compote. - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate

Palate

It’s an incredibly beautiful Syrah that exhibits lots of saltiness in its cassis and currant-like fruits, licorice, olive brine, and crushed rock-like minerality. These all come together perfectly on the palate, where the wine is full-bodied, layered, and awesomely pure, plus has a killer finish. It’s another monumental effort from this estate that will stand toe to toe with the greatest Syrah in the world. –Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate

Aging

The 2004 Bionic Frog "Coccinelle Vineyard" was aged in 100% Dominique Laurent "magic cask" barrels, 25% of them new. - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate

Appearance

Opaque purple-colored. - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate