3/18/2019 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

From the release notes:

Ready to drink but will improve with 6 months in bottle or an hour in a decanter.

The 2017 Barbera is deep garnet in color and scented of cherries, with notes of black tea, rose hips and tobacco. The palate is full-bodied with intense acidity and structure. 5-10 years

3/18/2019 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

From the release notes:

Ready to drink but will improve with 6 months in bottle or an hour in a decanter.

The 2017 Ancient Vine Mourvedre, is reddish purple in color with aromas of cassis, candied fruits and lavender on the nose. The wine is rich and smoothly textured with layers of candied fruit and forest floor. 3-8 years

6/20/2015 - DMHDMH1 Likes this wine:

Grassy, grapefruity, some cat pee, great acidity, and a hint of bitterness combined to make this one delightful and refreshing.

5/1/2015 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

Pouring a dark honeyed color, this wine was somewhat oxidized and past its peak. Much of its sweetness has receded leaving nutty, caramelized overtones on a dried apricot base. While I'm not running to buy more it was still quite enjoyable and a nice experience. This wine would probably be showing much better if it were well stored.

4/6/2015 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

To add to the notes already here:
My experience with this wine (bought recently and not stored perfectly) was more like Gabriel Geller's than Raccah's.
More medium bodied now and somewhat sweet and overripe. Drink up and hope you get a bottle like Raccah's.

10/24/2014 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

Ehh

12/21/2013 - DMHDMH1 Likes this wine:

Softer, thinner, and lighter than most cabs, this wine is quite herbal and aromatic with light berry flavors. If you can get over it's lack of typicity it's a nice choice with lighter dishes.

7/12/2013 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

A decent soda-like Moscato. Not even close to the full, rich, goodness that the 2011 was. Hopefully they'll find a way to go back to that.

7/12/2013 - DMHDMH1 Likes this wine:

Showed much better than the previous bottle. Guess it was a one time flaw and not indicative of this wine being on its way down.

5/31/2013 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

Did not show as well as the previous bottle about 4 months ago (also bought from a different store). This one was more acidic and had less cocoa and dirt flavors. Overall it seemed flatter and less complex.
Don't know if it's on it's way down or it's just this bottle (or store).

5/4/2013 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

Though I can't say you'll like it (I did) this unique varietal is definitely worth trying.

5/3/2013 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

Not as good as the previous bottle, the wine seemed a bit tired.

4/5/2013 - DMHDMH1 Likes this wine:

This wine displays spice and red fruit (just like the label says!). There's not much else going on, but hey, it's Beaujolais.

Glad it's back on the market.

4/2/2013 - DMHDMH1 Likes this wine:

Very fruity with red and black berries, supported by cocoa and some earth. Clear acidity really helps this wine shine.

4/5/2013 - DMHDMH1 Likes this wine:

The wine has nice acidity and bright fruit flavors that are much better controlled than most Merlot. I generally don't like Merlot but found this one to be excellent.

3/22/2013 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

Past its peak, definitely. But for $8 a bottle it's worth a try.

3/22/2013 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

Very light, simple and one-dimensional. Not very good but not flawed in any way. It's basically what one would expect from a cheap Pinot Noir.

2/24/2013 - DMHDMH1 Likes this wine:

The best Moscato I have tasted. A super intense aroma, and a nice choice when you want something lighter than a regular dessert wine.

2/24/2013 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

Someone please tell me what's so great about the kosher version of this wine, I'm not seeing it. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, but it doesn't live up to what I've heard.

2/10/2013 - DMHDMH1 Likes this wine:

Pouring a dark ruby with an amberish rim this wine doesn't strike me as a merlot. The initial taste is of searing oak, perhaps too much. Getting past that it was spicy, with just a background of red fruits. Overall it was quite enjoyable and I didn't find it to be "over the hill" (I doubt it will get any better though).
As my first Tzuba wine—and the one I expected to like the least—I am looking forward to trying their other wines that are in my cellar.

1/25/2013 - DMHDMH1 Does not like this wine:

Pouring a ruby color, this wine is very thin and light. Barely any tannin and very little flavor. Amazingly it got a little better the next day.

1/25/2013 - DMHDMH1 Likes this wine:

Decided to try it with a bit of age, it didn't seem to improve much.

12/14/2012 - DMHDMH1 Likes this wine:

Noticeably past its peak, but still enjoyable. And at $8 a bottle it's hard to complain.

1/4/2013 - DMHDMH1 Does not like this wine:

A bland, bland wine. Almost like a lousy Pinot Grigio, but pink.

(Bought based on the white wine from this producer, thought that perhaps their other wines would be good as well.)

11/16/2012 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

This wine was clearly past its prime. The store said they got it from the distributor on special.

11/9/2012 - DMHDMH1 Does not like this wine:

Light and easy drinking, not offensive, but not very good.

(Bought based on the white wine from this producer, thought that perhaps the red would be good as well.)

4/10/2012 - DMHDMH1 Likes this wine:

Simple and light, but good for the simple roast chicken that I paired it with. It was exactly what I wanted.

2/20/2012 - DMHDMH1 Likes this wine:

Seemed to have somewhat less character than previous vintages but still an enjoyable wine, and a great value.

9/28/2011 - DMHDMH1 wrote:

Past its prime. Drink up.