First pour had teeth; it needed 2 hours to calm down, and probably would benefit from several more hours. Astringent and bitter up front, with blackberry, sour cherry, licorice, stone, and orange peel. Will adjust my note on day 2.
Listening to Paradise City. — 2 days ago
This came out a bit stiff but it's blossoming. Fairly good value for a pleasant CF. 9 years old and I wouldn't hope for much more beyond. I might grill up the remaining garden veggies and some pork tenderloin to go with it.
Listening to Willie Nelson's Stardust. — 10 days ago






This is a nice little snack. The wine pours a very pale ruby color. Cherries and rose petals on the nose. Zippy flavors of sour cherries and tart raspberries. Medium tannins, and a fairly good exit. If I had to complain, I would say there's an unduly amount of alcohol burn that gets on top of the fruit. But it's really hitting the spot.
Still listening to Neil Young. — 15 days ago



Dave
Juicy raisin juice.
Listening to Social Distortion. — 2 days ago