Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

Cool label. Grape cluster print. This is a Monastrell from Yecla. Lighter color, almost translucent. Aromas of citrus (blood orange), raspberry jelly, marjoram, & celery root? Something earthy in the mix. Flavors are more citrus. Oranges (blood and Cara Cara), pink grapefruit, and tangerines. Plus a hint of cherry and pink plum. A bit of blackberry leaf black tea. Plenty of acid snap. Also has tannins. This is a classic food wine. Complementary and bracing enough to meet chopped salads and tomato sauce dishes with a gentle kiss. Lovely stuff. — a day ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Decent boring label. Dark color. Smells meaty and a hint savory. Herbs and rocks too. Flavors are juicy and dry with a streak of lovely minerality. This is a great Spanish red. Complex, but crowd pleasing. Hint of earth and plenty of berry-liciousness. — 8 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.1

Weighty bottle for a cheap wine. Boring label. Color is decent if a bit dark for classic Pinot. Smells like matches and cooked berry pies. Tastes ok. Bit of earth. Pretty smooth. Simple. Hint of oak on the finish. This is more 2.5 stars than 4, but it’s alright. — 15 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.7

Label has a science-y vibe and a hint of classiness. Color is ruby claret. Aromas are earth, baked hearty breads, wet rocks and fresh herbs of the Italian blend. Flavors aren’t too bad. Red and black berries, fennel, cherry juice, Russian fruit flavored black teas, and hibiscus cooler. Softer tannins, but they are there. This is a big audience Cab. Fruit driven, but just a hint complex. Lighter and brighter styled. — a day ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Silly label. Bottle is massive. Aroma is old books, smoke of wet brush, and berry compote. Flavors are smooth and concentrated. Zin flavors for sure. Jammy, ripe and big. Still. 12 years on. Hints of brandy with the 15.9% abv. This is an interesting bottle. A bit much, but still pretty on brand for the Lodi style of Old Vine Zin. — 7 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Label is kinda cool. Deep red-maroon color. Aroma isn’t very fruity. Soapstone and herbs. Flavors are savory and chewy. Hint of berries. Little bitter. This is a nice little Temp from La Tierra de Castilla. — 9 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.0

This is Cabernet Sauvignon from France. It’s got decent color and smell. Hint of wood barks and cola on the nose. Flavors are pretty basic and fruit driven. More international or New World profile. Thin and simplistic. It’s fine. Not too inspiring nor inspired though. — 2 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.7

Boring label. Looks pretty in the glass. Rubies like the kind in a cave in a fantasy movie. Smells like earth, warm/hot redwood wood chips, and cherry soda. Hint of fresh house paint and masking tape too. Flavors are clean and pleasing. Plenty of cola with the bright dark colored summer fruits. Hint earthy. But lots of cola. Like the flavor of Coke without any sugar. It’s a big style, enjoyable ‘hotter’ climate Pinot. — 7 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

7.2

Pretty standard color and aromas. The flavor is cheap CA Cab. Vanilla over-oaked, jammy plonk. I’d definitely go with the Pinot Noir if buying any Castle Rock reds. The Cab ain’t great. — 8 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

The OZ classic blend of Shiraz and Cab. 60/40. Dark plum skin color. Aromas are enjoyable with a bit of wet gravel, flint and red/black fruits. Wood oil on the end. Flavors are complex and big. Plums, figs and black colored berries/cherries. Bit of menthol (or is that eucalyptus?). This is a classic, well made Australia red. Full and enjoyable, but not fruit bombed or too much of anything. — 20 days ago