1/29/2017 - Martinjbrand wrote:

Have had four of these. Two were bad. This is getting old should be drunk soon.

6/11/2016 - Martinjbrand wrote:

oxidized. not undrinkable so, but noticeable sherry aromas and darker color

2/15/2016 - Martinjbrand wrote:

thin. enjoyable but the poor vintage shows through

8/22/2015 - Martinjbrand wrote:

apple, pine apple, not too oaky

7/26/2015 - Martinjbrand wrote:

A little too big for my taste, would have liked this better with more minerality.

8/30/2014 - Martinjbrand wrote:

undrinkable

7/5/2014 - Martinjbrand wrote:

nicely balanced, not too oaky or buttery.

3/10/2014 - Martinjbrand wrote:

much nicer than i expected.

8/31/2013 - Martinjbrand wrote:

a bit too much of a new world fruit bomb style for my taste

7/26/2013 - Martinjbrand wrote:

unpleasant. past its prime

5/26/2013 - Martinjbrand Likes this wine:

the berry/fruit was a little too strong for my taste, i prefer a more restrained type of wine. very nice though still, seems ready to drink

1/12/2013 - Martinjbrand wrote:

past its prime

10/28/2012 - Martinjbrand wrote:

very smooth. tannins well integrated. sweet, fruity, with lots of berry flavors. i liked it.

10/27/2012 - Martinjbrand wrote:

Lots of acidity. Think of it as a strong sour apple note. Fairly yeasty. Opened up better after an hour.

9/30/2012 - Martinjbrand wrote:

vinegar masking as wine

9/16/2012 - Martinjbrand wrote:

For my taste the citrus elements are too overwhelming.

9/3/2012 - Martinjbrand wrote:

sickly sweet

6/17/2012 - Martinjbrand wrote:

Too overpowering for my taste - very citrusy/acidic.

5/19/2012 - Martinjbrand wrote:

baloanced - not as heavy as many california cabs

2/26/2012 - Martinjbrand wrote:

Perfect to drink now - smooth, but not overly complex.

1/16/2012 - Martinjbrand wrote:

quite citrussy, a little too much for my taste

12/26/2011 - Martinjbrand wrote:

A little too sweet and fruity. Nothing special.

12/24/2011 - Martinjbrand wrote:

This is quite nice, if not drunk too cold. If over-chilled you get little of the fruit, and the alcohol is very pronounced. Following the advice of another review here, I tried it somewhat warmer (maybe 12 Celsius), and it was much more balanced and enjoyable.

8/21/2011 - Martinjbrand wrote:

Too butter/creamy for my taste

8/7/2011 - Martinjbrand wrote:

Fabulous restrained chardonnay. Not too oaky

7/6/2011 - Martinjbrand wrote:

Mild, balanced and minerally, with low acidity.

7/6/2011 - Martinjbrand wrote:

Very nice. However, not quite as fresh as I ideally like champagne.

7/6/2011 - Martinjbrand wrote:

Very fruity and soft tannins. Good balance.

5/22/2011 - Martinjbrand wrote:

Needs decanting. Tannic. Opens up nicely after an hour or two

5/22/2011 - Martinjbrand wrote:

This is somewhat too sweet / syrupy

4/23/2011 - Martinjbrand wrote:

Very subtle