In a word: QPR. OK that's three words but that's what immediately comes to mind when I drink this. Nose: blueberries, baking spice, and pie crust. Palate is red and black berry bramble with an oaky medium bodied finish. Tannins already smoothing out- should be even better in a year or two. $40 online. Competes with wines 50+% higher.
In a word: QPR. OK that's three words but that's what immediately comes to mind when I drink this. Nose: blueberries, baking spice, and pie crust. Palate is red and black berry bramble with an oaky medium bodied finish. Tannins already smoothing out- should be even better in a year or two. $40 online. Competes with wines 50+% higher.
1 person found it helpfulDec 6th, 2016
Sourced mainly from Alexander Valley fruit, this blend is balanced and a bit lighter bodied. Red fruit character predominates. At $40 this is a bargain relative to many of its Napa and Sonoma peers.
Sourced mainly from Alexander Valley fruit, this blend is balanced and a bit lighter bodied. Red fruit character predominates. At $40 this is a bargain relative to many of its Napa and Sonoma peers.
1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2016
The verdict? GUILTY. Kind of like the raccoons in that Geico commercial. Burnt hair and mango chutney? I can't get the $&@!-out-of-my-mouth. I would've ranked this over-oaked-dill-bomb lower if the scale would've allowed.
The verdict? GUILTY. Kind of like the raccoons in that Geico commercial. Burnt hair and mango chutney? I can't get the $&@!-out-of-my-mouth. I would've ranked this over-oaked-dill-bomb lower if the scale would've allowed.
Dec 21st, 2016
Not as dense and compact as the 2011 vintage, by any stretch. Tails off with tart cherries. Good tannins and acidity. The framework is there, but the building lacks furniture and color.
Not as dense and compact as the 2011 vintage, by any stretch. Tails off with tart cherries. Good tannins and acidity. The framework is there, but the building lacks furniture and color.
Dec 17th, 2016
Beautiful, dark, acid, each sip is a nice ride.
Beautiful, dark, acid, each sip is a nice ride.
Jun 23rd, 2019Great floral notes in the 👃 and 👅. Great performer for the dough.
Great floral notes in the 👃 and 👅. Great performer for the dough.
Feb 18th, 2018
Andy’s recommendation
Jan 25th, 2018Not the most complex wine, but they really nailed the fruit and oak. One of the better Cab deals around.
Not the most complex wine, but they really nailed the fruit and oak. One of the better Cab deals around.
Apr 17th, 2017Perfect closer. I prefer this to the -13.
Perfect closer. I prefer this to the -13.
Jan 21st, 2017
Sonoma County, California, USA
