11/6/2022 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Needs air, decant first and afterward, very good

7/3/2022 - bothellwineguy Likes this wine:

Very nice cherry nose, lots of fruit on the palate, soft but dry finish. Tasty

5/16/2021 - bothellwineguy Likes this wine:

Big and ripe, blackberry and blueberry, finish is medium-long and a bit dry on the palate. Too bad Derek is no long longer involved with this winery as he will be missed

4/21/2021 - bothellwineguy wrote:

This has held up well, delicious

2/18/2021 - bothellwineguy Likes this wine:

Holding up very well

12/27/2020 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Holding up well, but drink soon

12/26/2020 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Give this a good long decant, and then it's excellent

12/16/2020 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Excellent now

10/4/2020 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Still holding up strong, deep fruits, hint of chocolate

8/23/2020 - bothellwineguy wrote:

This was a very tasty cab, especially after giving it some air. Wish I had bought a case

6/24/2020 - bothellwineguy wrote:

It's too bad Leroy is no longer making wine, this is excellent

6/14/2020 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Drinking strong right now, lots of black fruit

5/25/2020 - bothellwineguy Likes this wine:

I think this is reaching it's peak right about now, it's tasting more like a Cab-Merlot blend vs. a straight up Cab Franc. Has some chocolate notes with a long, pleasing finish with black cherry notes and mild tannins. If you have some, pop it open now

4/10/2020 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Decant for a bit and goes great with tacos. Not as deep as the 2013 Reserve, but shows in the true Tempranillo style. Also, a very floral nose

3/30/2020 - bothellwineguy Likes this wine:

If you have some of this and haven't tried it in a while, it's really worth checking out now. Lots of big, ripe fruits and a pleasing, mild tannic finish

2/9/2020 - bothellwineguy wrote:

I decided to save a bottle and it's been almost 5 years since I've tasted this wine, but it has changed quite considerably. The color has gone from almost clear to golden. Taste has a a bit more mouthfeel, almost syrupy, yet the taste remains citrus dominant and the wine maintains a balanced flavor.

It is definitely worth checking out for anyone who still has a bottle of this laying around

2/4/2020 - bothellwineguy Likes this wine:

Drinking beautifully right now, should last a few more years in the cellar

10/20/2019 - bothellwineguy wrote:

This drank well, especially after day 2. Give it a long decant

10/4/2019 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Still drinking strong, better on day two if you can discipline yourself...

9/7/2019 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Agree with Tosti-Lane, it's losing it's fruit and has gotten past it's prime. The first night the cork crumbled and the wine had an off-taste. Put it into the fridge with a vacu-vin and it was better the next day. I would definitely drink now if I had it and decant for a while before drinking

7/2/2019 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Picked this up this from the winery in 2012 and at the time it seemed young and had quite a bit of acidity, so decided to save it for later. Fast forward to 2019 and it has developed deep fruit and structure and was quite enjoyable with tannins well integrated and a smooth, yet prominent finish

4/5/2019 - bothellwineguy Likes this wine:

I've always maintained the WWC wines have held up well over time and this one is no exception. This is definitely worth checking out now, but I think it will easily last at least another two years in the bottle.

1/30/2019 - bothellwineguy Likes this wine:

Still excellent

11/18/2018 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Day 1, agree with prusakolep's review on reduced fruit and tannins

Day two, much better, rounds out some more

10/12/2018 - bothellwineguy wrote:

This wine is developing well, but it's hard to keep from drinking it now. Hopefully can keep my remaining bottles for later as I think it will get that much better. I'm thinking at least 2 or 3 years time frame before it starts to peak

10/3/2018 - bothellwineguy wrote:

That's a damn good wine and if you have some, drink it now. Give it a good 2 hour decant

5/31/2018 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Delicious

5/11/2018 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Drinking well now

5/11/2018 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Aging well, deepening in flavor, keep an eye on this one.

5/6/2018 - bothellwineguy wrote:

This was the second bottle in the same case that came across as corked

4/24/2018 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Still drinks well, don't hold for longer than about one more year

4/19/2018 - bothellwineguy wrote:

This is drinking amazing. Still full of fruit and fresh tannin. Deep and rich, plums and black cherries dominate. Finish is easy and full of dark fruit and mild tannin

Nose was full of over-ripe cherries and raisins, and maybe a little bit of tobacco

1/11/2018 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Absolutely fantastic, well worth holding on to

12/26/2017 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Worth checking out now if you still have some

12/16/2017 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Too bad this winery is gone, but Sean Boyd, the winemaker may be releasing a new Sauv Blanc soon under his own Sightglass Cellars label

10/29/2017 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Still has time, drying tannins dominate, but aromatics and fruit are still prevalent.

10/22/2017 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Absolutely delicious, but make sure to give it a long decant

10/11/2017 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Excellent. Try it now if you have some

8/17/2017 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Excellent

8/5/2017 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Very nice, would compare to anything I have had recently from Long Shadows or Lauren Ashton

6/28/2017 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Earthy notes on both the nose and taste overpower the otherwise cherry, smoky and leathery components that would otherwise make this a very well balanced wine. Keeping half the bottle for overnight to see if that helps smooth it out.

5/12/2017 - bothellwineguy wrote:

A little too much acid now, but with present tannins and structure, should age and become more chocolately and full bodied in about 4 years time.

4/15/2017 - bothellwineguy wrote:

It's drinking fantastic now, worth checking out if you still have some.

3/10/2017 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Drinks great now

2/25/2017 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Like all Patterson wines, this one has benefited from aging for a few years, however later versions of their Due Anni have come across as much better blends for less $$$

2/22/2017 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Big and juicy, but I think I opened it too soon. Should be perfect in 12-18 months. Notes of dark chocolate only just starting to appear

12/31/2016 - bothellwineguy wrote:

Held up well over the years, but nothing spectacular. Too bad Ross Andrew is no longer in the game, he made some good stuff.

12/19/2016 - bothellwineguy wrote:

My last bottle. May have lost a little fruit, but still excellent. Paired with a Filet mignon and it worked well

12/13/2016 - bothellwineguy wrote:

A little oak sweetness on both the nose and palate that smacks of a cheaper wine (aka Columbia Crest). Would have expected better, especially from a producer of this caliper. Will set the bottle aside overnight to see if things integrate a little better

11/20/2016 - bothellwineguy Likes this wine:

Absolutely delicious