4/13/2024 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Very nice wine

10/17/2023 - aronaz Likes this wine:

This was actually quite decent, especially for the price point. I’d do it again.

7/10/2023 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Decent but I actually liked the 17 Puerta Del Mar better

7/10/2023 - aronaz Likes this wine:

This was really delicious, especially given the age

7/3/2023 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Yum! Even for being aged.

12/31/2022 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Decent Sangiovese. Not too in your face.

7/31/2022 - aronaz Does not like this wine:

Not objectionable for the price point.

7/11/2022 - aronaz Does not like this wine:

Nah

2/4/2022 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Very drinkable, especially at this price point. Good budget pick without coming across as a cheapo.

9/24/2021 - aronaz wrote:

It drank better than expected given how long I waited to open it. I can see why I bought it. One of the better Miner offerings during our visit a few years ago.

10/1/2021 - aronaz wrote:

It’s very drinkable, not objectionable. Fit the bill perfectly to toss a cup in the risotto and drink the rest of the bottle for dinner. This falls into that value category. You can’t expect award winning wine for $10 but Substance won’t embarrass you if you serve it to friends.

7/10/2021 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Nice little bottle of Cab. I’ll be buying more.

7/5/2021 - aronaz Likes this wine:

What a lovely bottle of wine. I wish didn’t wait too long to drink it.

5/25/2021 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Not oaky.

1/23/2021 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Lovely

1/18/2021 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Despite being well past prime, still a nice bottle.

12/31/2020 - aronaz wrote:

I let it sit too long. still not offensive but missing much of the usual character

12/26/2020 - aronaz wrote:

Let it sit too long

9/11/2020 - aronaz Likes this wine:

A lovely drinking rosé.
(Drank at Stan & Jen’s)

4/18/2020 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Still a nice bottle even past it’s prime.

12/22/2019 - aronaz Does not like this wine:

It’s what you’d expect for a decent $10 bottle of wine.

12/21/2019 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Doesn’t knock your socks off, but very pleasant drinking cab.

11/10/2019 - aronaz Likes this wine:

This was a nice chard. After time, it had a little sweetness under it but not in a bad way.

11/10/2019 - aronaz Does not like this wine:

Thought I liked it at the winery, but maybe it didn’t keep well. Drank next to another Napa Sangiovese and it was night & day.

6/29/2019 - aronaz Likes this wine:

I loved this. Was complex, nicely different than your usual good cab but not as punchy.

6/29/2019 - aronaz Likes this wine:

It’s a good wine. Has a lot going on. The wax cap is a disservice because it does not let the wine develop. Had back to back with a Piña cab, I and most my guests preferred the Piña that’s half the cost. I recall the young AO being better.

5/4/2019 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Nice sav blanc without extremes in any direction. Paired nicely with seafood and risotto.

2/2/2019 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Decent but not as good as Ojai Grenache

2/2/2019 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Howell Mountain are my best Pinas

2/2/2019 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Not as good as Howell Mountain

7/24/2016 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Fruity but a little sweet.

4/19/2014 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Fruity but good. Only a day off shipping so maybe could have spent a little time in the cooler before drinking.

3/16/2013 - aronaz wrote:

Drinkable, but not may favorite cab

3/11/2013 - aronaz wrote:

Other experiences with Viogniers had been blah to so-so. But this remarkable. It held up well to the Montelena chard we had just before it. I'd definitely buy again and recommend.

3/11/2013 - aronaz wrote:

Excellent chard.

2/23/2013 - aronaz wrote:

The '06 was good, but we liked this '07 even better.

2/23/2013 - aronaz wrote:

Versatile

2/23/2013 - aronaz wrote:

Always a great starter.

2/14/2013 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Ojai Chardonnays are always so drinkable. So far, a safe bet and enjoyable share anytime.

1/11/2013 - aronaz wrote:

Didn't drink as well at home as I remembered at the vineyard.

1/11/2013 - aronaz Likes this wine:

This is a great starter wine or easy drink with a lot of things. I'll buy more.

2/7/2013 - aronaz wrote:

Disappointing.

12/28/2012 - aronaz wrote:

Liked it the least of the 4 Piñas I've had. Maybe more time will help.

12/24/2012 - aronaz wrote:

This is a good Sav Blanc. I think I prefer Duckhorn down the street, but its a perfect starter wine for any evening.

11/17/2012 - aronaz wrote:

An excellent wine that pairs well with lots of foods.

11/17/2012 - aronaz wrote:

A decent wine for the price

8/19/2012 - aronaz wrote:

Excellent drinking wine with dinner. stands up well o all sorts of favors, without overriding them.

7/20/2012 - aronaz Likes this wine:

Prefer a Cakebread chard but this is still a reasonably smooth white.

5/11/2012 - aronaz wrote:

This year's blend tastes a bit different than previous, but I still loving keeping this in inventory. Its a great summer and starter wine that pairs with almost anything.

5/11/2012 - aronaz wrote:

Its been a while since I've visited a Zin. It felt big and definitely got better after it opened up. But it still seemed a little coarse. Maybe this is a case of younger being better for this wine.