5/24/2008 - BobHo wrote:

Reminiscent of a wine I used to buy out of a juice box for 50 cents in Italy...definitely represented better value. Wondering if my bottle is skunked.

11/22/2007 - BobHo wrote:

thanksgiving

7/27/2007 - BobHo wrote:

Lovely full body, fairly big, spicy. Smoky on the nose. A little over-acidic, not quite perfectly balanced, but close.

6/7/2007 - BobHo wrote:

Nice smoky nose, fruity, bit of tobacco. This wine, in my opinion, is just reaching maturity. WS says drink by 2006 - I'm going to keep some of mine until 2008 and see how it does.

12/28/2006 - BobHo wrote:

oxidized

11/18/2006 - BobHo wrote:

For a relatively cheap italian wine ($14), this wine is very pleasant, with full fruit balanced with a hint of barnyard, and a nice round finish.

7/11/2005 - BobHo wrote:

Butter, smooth, toasty. Quick crisp attack followed by round fruit, nice acidity. On the nose, lots of butterscotch.

7/3/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Very floral, sweet nose. Full, deep first impression. While of course this wine is sweet, there is some depth. A nice bite of acidity and crispness to the wine. Deep sweet fruit.

7/3/2004 - BobHo wrote:

It's a little bit like church-wine; fortified, sweet wine. Not amazing, with little complexity. That said, tastes strongly of peaches, and it you enjoy that, this is your wine. Just very simple; no depth.

6/14/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Nice simple spanish red. A bit spicy, a bit watery. Quite quaffable. Drank with a olives on the side and the wine tasted very sweet with the olives, although it wasn't. Nice combination.

6/1/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Thin color, and a thin wine. Very tangy, with pepper and spice. Don't recommend.

4/6/2004 - BobHo wrote:

I really enjoyed this wine. It is very typical of Red Mountain fruit. Full, fruity, a bit earthy, and very deep. Wine is a deep, dark, ruby red. Nose is herbal and even a bit dusty. The wine is big, exploding in the mouth with dark plum and spice; very smooth.

4/4/2004 - BobHo wrote:

This is a very nice, solid Merlot for the money, about $20. Nose is plum, floral, cherries. On the palate it is very well balanced with a sharp acidity, and plenty of fruit. Very full, round, and deep. It has the signature Canoe Ridge taste of dark fruit and earth - plums, blueberries. Finish is medium - quickly come to a point, and then followed by a pleasant slow decay.

3/23/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Good, solid sauternes. Honey, mixed with almonds, strong alcohol. Rich, deep, but a little astringent. Simple finish, a little sweet.

3/15/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Good, solid Walla Walla table wine. Not complex, but for $12, very enjoyable. A little acidic, and a little tannic, but decent.

3/3/2004 - BobHo wrote:

The nose smells like a very fruity, crisp riesling. The first sip is amazing! Crisp, smooth, fruity, yet dry. Very refreshing, clean white wine.

3/3/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Lovely, full wine. The signature earthy, robust, plum fruit of Canoe Ridge is there in full force. Deep, rich, wine. Very enjoyable.

3/3/2004 - BobHo wrote:

I bought this wine in order to try a $22 2000 Bordeaux, and I'm somewhat disappointed. The nose is fruity and earthy, but a little dull. The wine displays a certain fullness, as well as earth and leather. But it lacks a certain excitement and vibrancy that I would expect from a good $20 bottle of Washington wine, much less a 2000 Bordeaux.

2/26/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Inky, dark red in color. Deep, fruity, dark nose. Amazing fruit, heavy tannins - it is very young. You can taste the flavor and fruit behind the tannins waiting to be released as this wine ages. Medium-to-long finish, nice balance, earthy, plum flavor.

2/18/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Very weak, thin nose. Color is a light red, a little thinner than most good Pinot Noirs. Taste is crisp and tart, very one-dimensional. Not unpleasant, but not a good wine. Tart cherries and strawberries, a little earthy. After sitting a bit longer, it has gotten more tart. A little unbalanced lacking acidity. Definitely would not buy this wine again.

2/8/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Mouth bursting full of ripe fruit, cherries, plums. Fast attack and then fades. Fairly one-dimensional, but still very enjoyable.

2/7/2004 - BobHo wrote:

I've always loved White Star, so it's time to write a review. First, it's a little sweet, but not as sweet as a demi-sec. I find it the perfect balance. Very smooth, slightly nutty, with a good crisp bite. For a champagne, the finish is fairly long as it slowly moves towards the rear of the mouth. Mineral and a hint of peach are present.

2/5/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Dark cranberry red, almost muddy. Ripe, alcoholic, deep, earthy nose. Very fruit forward, full and dark with a long finish. Amazing wine, really enjoyed. With Josh and Frannie.

2/5/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Full forward Walla Walla fruit, gorgeous, big taste. Plums, Nicely balanced, with a medium-length finish. Earthy, a tiny bit smoke, many layers of flavor.

1/29/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Ripe berry fruit on the nose. Fruity, spicy,

1/29/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Beautiful pomegranate ruby color. Nose is reserved, revealing a tiny bit of fruit as it decantes; a little alchoholic on the nose. Very smooth, full, and integrated. Taste is tart cherries, blueberries, earth.

1/28/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Color is a gorgeous roby red. Nose is cherries, very light fruit. Mouth is fruity, full, silky, slightly spicy and peppery. Dark tones of fruit, earth, and smoke. A little sweet. Great value wine from Carneros.

1/26/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Dark, brooding nose. Bit of an unpleasant smell of green peppers, went away after 10 minutes and was just left with a nice deep fruit smell. Round, smooth wine. Tannins have smoothed, although the wine is beginning to turn too acidic. I think this wine is past it's peak for sure. Herbal, grassy.

1/24/2004 - BobHo wrote:

Thin nose of cherries. Taste of cranberries and cherries. Little too tannic and acidic for the fruit. Very rapid decay on the finish. After allowing to decant for 2 hours, really opening up. Although still one-dimensional, intense spice. Liking it more.