Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

$5 at Gross Out. Label is ok. Not sure why it’s called ‘Cursive’ there ain’t much on there. Has a maroon, ruby color. Kinda what I associate with WA Merlot for color actually. Aroma is nice. Sun warm berry and dark skinned stone fruits come to mind. Hint of wet granite in a creek too. Flavors are on point. Bittersweet, grippy, and juicy. Label suggests ‘blackberry, cocoa and violet’. I’d add black cherry, cola and fennel. This would be great grilled meat wine. Any savory and rich food would go great. This was a steal of a deal. — 10 months ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Cool label. Classy. Even with cursive. Dark color. Smells like not much. Tart nose. The flavors are subtle. Not much at first. Lots of savory stuff. Tart. Simple. Next day opens to have lots of fruit. This is softer and lighter, but it drinks with elegance. — 2 years ago

Drake Whitcraft

Winemaker Whitcraft Winery

9.6

The Syrah, and this isnt South African. Thats the other label with the cursive writing — 9 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.2

‘Grand Terroir’ on label in cursive. That’s setting yourself up eh? Great blend though. One of my favorites. SMG (think GSM is more common here on the West Coast). Dark brooding, berry color. Aroma blends wet soil and river banks with some gunpowder and cherry jelly. Maybe toasted sweet bread as well. And a sage-oregano-basil thing. Flavors are full, strange in a good way, and complex. Minerality of the nose comes. Also has toasty side. Grilled pork chops over a campfire with plum relish? (That would sure pair well). Finish has the licorice/anise and herbal liquor thing in there with the ‘cherry pit’ (I read that about this wine, I think in Wine Advocate). This is lovely wine of Southern France that was such a great deal at Grocery Outlet ($5.50 at the 20% off sale I believe) that I bought 3-4 bottles to have on hand. — 3 years ago