This wine is a stand alone gem. Very difficult to read and closed and may be too light and disappointing right now but that is deceiving. I am collecting these wines and they are ridiculously good with age. Currently available only from Crush or Chambers or Winfield Flynn in New York. I also tasted the 2015 in barrel 3 weeks ago which in the barrel is a flat out 10. The 2014 is chalky and herbaceous very subdued. The power and elegance of this wine is hidden right now almost like a sleeping giant. — 8 years ago
Rich yet integrated dark berry fruit with integrated tannins and a long finish..... — 10 years ago
Good but needs time to breathe. — 6 years ago
Clutch pickup from Winfield Flynn. Broad shouldered and delicious. Falling for Chenin at Reservoir. — 7 years ago
So smooth and tons of cherry! — 9 years ago
Very nice! — 9 years ago
Semi-Dry Oregon Reisling Winfield Estate. 2009. Very pale yellow, crisp, sharp, refreshing. Apple & Pear tastes. — 6 years ago
This small production (270 cases) wine made by TRB spends 22 months in French Oak and needed a lot of time to come together (decanted over 5 hours). Deep red in the glass, cedar dominated the nose. The wine is tight on the entry but dark fruits, notably plum, shine through. The mouthfeel is light for a cab, and especially for what I've come to expect from TRB, and the finish is short and very dry(ing). This is good but I think just needs more time to come together and soften a bit. — 8 years ago
A tasty rose, easy too drink. Light, balanced. Bought at Winfield. — 9 years ago
David Kline
Fluffy off-white-to-beige head of tortoise plate fluffs recede to lacings of Draco-jabberwock surf-play among seabirds. Semi opaque amber unbudgingly stares out like gelatinous 5w-50 motor oil. Nose of bergamot and lemon, orange, tangerine and caramel drops with espresso notes and light pepper. Unexpectedly bread-y with Hawaiian and soda bread, rye and pumpernickel, finishing tangerine and grapefruit with faint white pepper. Just enough malt to crowd please with a solid beer upbringing. Serious take home to the folks fare.
#ladybirdbrewing #winfieldkansas #paleale #winfieldpaleale #festivalbeer #walnutvalley #thegrove #walnutriverbrewing #ks #ksbeer — 2 years ago