1/8/2022 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Phenomenal. Medium dark purple color. Nose of ink, leather, violet and spice. Complex with many layers. It was incredibly fresh for a 22yr old wine. One of the best wines I have ever tasted.

12/13/2020 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Wonderful. Medium pale yellow color. Decanted and opened up to reductive notes of lightly smoky matchstick sometimes found in Meursault chardonnays. I had experienced this is Tissot wines, but this was done much better. It was an intriguing wine and absolutely wonderful. Drinking great now.

5/22/2020 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

The finest Napa cab I have tasted. First experience with Screaming Eagle. Plenty of life with wonderful secondary flavors popping through. I often find cult Napa cabs to be jammy and over the top. This was not that. Elegant but also some well integrated oak and other typical dark fruit notes.

8/2/2019 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Medium purple color. Notes of red currant, violet, pepper, and earth. Improves with air - decant recommended.

5/25/2019 - xcblazer10 wrote:

First experience with Tissot and I found it one of a kind. The nose had a very noticeable smoke/charcoal characteristic. We ultimately decided it was the note from a struck match. This reduced style of wine seems to put the fruit on the backburner, but notes of lemon and flan or creme brûlée where definitely there. Combine it all and you have something unique. I am still deciding whether I love it or just like it.

1/3/2019 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Still showing extremely well. Nose of leather and hay. Medium bodied. Delightful

12/22/2018 - xcblazer10 Does not like this wine:

Not an enjoyable bottle. There was the burn of alcohol on the finish that didn't go away after 3hrs of decanting. I found the wine to not be well integrated and disappointing (which doesn't happen often to me).

7/29/2015 - xcblazer10 Does not like this wine:

Not my style. Tasted like a banana split.

2/24/2015 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

a wonderful table wine

12/26/2014 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Wonderful bottle. Delicate and interesting. Full of vanilla on the nose with a mild finish. Enjoyable.

12/24/2014 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Wonderful. Full bodied, medium ruby color, nose of dark cherry and chocolate.

12/20/2014 - xcblazer10 wrote:

My bottle started well, but the nose was gone after an hour.

12/6/2014 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

A full bodied fruit forward Oregon Pinot

7/17/2014 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Better than last time

4/16/2014 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Really enjoyable. Found it to be very well balanced. The right mix of fruit and earth. Medium bodied.

1/16/2014 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Thick, jammy, and particularly sweet. I found it overpowering and not nearly as enjoyable as the 2004 or definitely the 2005...which is outstanding.

12/24/2013 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

A great Oregon Pinot. Medium color and body. Earthy tones, molasses, black tea. Medium finish.

11/16/2013 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Couldn't be at a better drinking age. Nose full of blueberry. Smooth and refined.

11/4/2013 - xcblazer10 Does not like this wine:

Just not my style of wine but that doesn't mean it isn't extremely good for what it is. A powerful ripe Napa valley cab that has a nose full of rasberry jam. Inky and powerful.

11/3/2013 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

This wine was unimpressive at first. Lacking any complexity or structure. However after an hour, it opened up considerably and became a nice glass of easy drinking bordeaux.

10/7/2013 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Love it. Deep fruit profile, dark carmel, little flinty, incredibly balanced and structured.

10/4/2013 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

This wine is a good deal at the price. Well balanced and fairly light. However it did not last for just 2 days after opened in the bottle.

8/7/2013 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Wonderful Oregon Pinot. Floral nose and a bit tart. Light bodied.

7/25/2013 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Bold and spicy. Mainly cinnamon on the nose

5/12/2013 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Still wonderful. I thought it was significantly better the second day.

5/12/2013 - xcblazer10 Does not like this wine:

This wine was not good. Probably expired, possibly flawed. Same for both bottles.

5/5/2013 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Very enjoyable. Smooth finish with mellowed tannins. Blackberry nose.

4/20/2013 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Beautiful wine. Nose of coffee bean, butterscotch, vanilla, and herbal spices. I thought it was aging nicely.

4/16/2013 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Very enjoyable. Nose of cherry and rose petals. Medium bodied and well rounded. I would look forward to drinking more.

4/7/2013 - xcblazer10 Likes this wine:

Black cherry, burnt carmel, and creme de brulee on the nose. Some tart with minerality. Pleasing but not outstanding

4/1/2013 - xcblazer10 Does not like this wine:

Not one of my favorites from Oregon. Interesting nose that I found hard to place. Well structured

11/2/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

At first it was lacking fruit and closed. Decanted and it got much better. Lost the horsesaddle smell and became a well structured wine.

10/17/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Pomegranate, lavender. Nice acidity. Everything I love about Oregon Pinot's.

10/6/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Medium ruby color. Nose of dulce de leche and hazelnut. Opened up to expresso notes. Very enjoyable.

9/24/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Wife loved it, I found it a little on the sweet side for my taste and the nose somewhat muted

9/16/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Medium bodied and color. Strong cherry notes. Very enjoyable

9/12/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Light ruby color. Floral nose. Still young and a bit unintegrated. Good not great

9/8/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Bold. I would buy this again.

8/7/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Fruit forward zinfandel. Chocolate, almond, and cranberry

6/24/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Found it to be uninspired and boring

6/20/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Very enjoyable. Well balanced and not over-powering. A little floral with lots of fruit.

6/9/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Very light color. Cherry, chili powder, and nice acidity. Really enjoyable.

5/20/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Wasn't a fan. Well structured, but a bit spicy.

5/8/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Full bodied pinot. Opened up beautifully after about 30 minutes. Very well balanced wine with some earthy notes. Long finish.

4/21/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Nice bordeaux. I got wood bark this time. Well integrated tannins.

4/20/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Crisp, light, medium color.

3/10/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Light ruby color. Lots of minerality with plum and blackberry. Fresh and fun to drink.

3/6/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Very smooth and rich. Full of dark fruit. Fairly sweet.

2/26/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Floral nose. Light color. Earthy notes along with plum and cherry.

2/13/2012 - xcblazer10 wrote:

Nose of bananas.