5/11/2012 - stormn1 wrote:

First experience with Grenache....very nicely done. Full body, smooth tannins.

5/7/2012 - stormn1 wrote:

Balanced tannins, dark fruits. Definitely needs decanting. Really enjoyed it.

11/22/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Big jammy zin. Very fruit forward, soft tannins.

11/17/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Seemed a little thin for a temp. Not bad...Hints of leather, smoke, and spice just muted

11/15/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Not normally a white wine drinker, but found this to be a really solid and well made. Held up to a moderately spicy shrimp and grits. Good QPR.

10/18/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Very light in both color and taste. Hints of berries but a little lacking in structure.

10/7/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Dark purple color. Nicely made petit sirah. Blackberries, a little mushroom. Very earthy. Nicely balanced tannins. Good QPR.

10/3/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Little alcohol on the nose, but opened up after about thirty minutes to be a really nice zin. Blackberry and robust.

9/28/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Light bodied pinot. Fruit at the front. Decent balance. Good GPR

9/10/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Knew it was cheap, but was hoping for something to qualify it as an every day drinker or a party wine for after the good stuff was gone. Maybe it's just way too young but nothing about this wine says anything other than airplane wine, minus the little bottles.

8/26/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

A little alcohol on the nose. Pretty smooth and vanilla (not an actual flavor) for a shiraz. Decent structure and tannins. Good fruit with some black cherry and a little blackberry. Nice every day drinker.

8/24/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Little smoke on the nose. Decent red fruit. Pretty mild tannins. Good every day drinker.

8/17/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Blackberries, currant and a little smoke. Nice smooth tannins and enough acidity to go well with food.

8/16/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Dark ruby color and cherry taste. Decent tannins and smooth. Better than expected syrah at this price point.

8/14/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Almonds and orange on the nose. Very nutty and caramel throughout. Quite a good ending to a meal.

8/14/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Major fruit bomb. Too sweet for my taste. Very little tannins. Wouldn't be a bad dessert wine, just not what I expected from a zinfandel.

8/13/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

More like a red blend than a true sangio. Not bad, but nothing special or memorable. Pretty soft tannins. Little bit of smoke and dark berry flavor.

7/28/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Not terrible, but probably not a great QPR. Flat on the nose. Some blackberry notes with heavy tannins. Will likely not buy again.

7/21/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Dark fruit on the nose. Notes of blackberry and cherry along with some pepper. Decent tannins. That said, it was an okay zin. Doubt I'll purchase again unless the deal is significant.

7/21/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Good citrus notes, nice clean finish. Not overly sweet. I'm not a big white wine drinker but this will be an enjoyable summer evening wine. Good QPR.

7/20/2011 - stormn1 wrote:

Good QPR for a Williamette Pinot. Bright fruit flavors. Pairs well with lightly sauteed foods or grilled seafood.