Decanted for 8+ hours, tried at 4 different times. Tasted like church wine on first pop which had me afraid, but a slightly less divine intervention would ensue. Absolutely mouth filling, slightly port wine, I’m in the minority these days that loves a high alcohol wine but this checked a lot of boxes. Strawberry compote and bacon with a heavy mouthfeel. Can’t afford these often but once in a while on Christmas is a nice treat. Probably could hold for 10-15-20 years. — a month ago
Strawberry, vanilla, blueberry, nothing too complex. Solid clean red blend without the jammy mush that many have become. — a month ago
Light pale straw, lemon and grapefruit, lighter body than I had hoped for with a good amount of acidity and plenty of dry almond and cashew. Held its own against some spicy Thai, but not sure how it would do outside a patio / pool side pounder. — 3 days ago
Fireside wine with some steaks and family in the mountains. Little sweet but definitely a crowd pleaser and I was happy with the price. Love Charles Smith vino. — 22 days ago
Solid Napa Cab. Good fruit, slightly thinner than I’d hoped for but would buy again. — 17 days ago
I don’t normally review wines twice unless I’m tracking age development or comparing vintages…review is what I said in January…Very easy drinking but apparently not memorable. — a month ago
Jocholla
Been a standard in the often underrated white blend space for years. Still remains the quality that I’d expect from them which over delivers for the price. Melon and honey. Lovely wine. — 2 days ago