6/15/2019 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Great QPV.

1/12/2019 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Fantastic!

12/24/2018 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

While this has begun to fade a bit, this Bordeaux-style blend is still a fantastic bottle of wine with great structure and nice complexity. Should drink well for a few more years.

12/24/2018 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Fruit forward cab that is pleasant to drink with a variety of meat and non-meat dishes. Not much structure, so if you have it, better drink up!

11/22/2018 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Luscious!

11/19/2018 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Excellent! Still plenty of body, with lot of dark fruit and a hint of spice. The party favorite!

11/19/2018 - Craigbilodeau wrote:

Not bad, but not much depth. On the decline, so drink up if you have any.

3/12/2018 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

This bottle had a little more depth than the first example I tasted.

2/24/2018 - Craigbilodeau Does not like this wine:

Young fruit bomb without much structure. Some blackberry and blueberry notes, but all at the front of the palate. Not a fan.

2/7/2018 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Fruit forward cab. Good wine to drink after a mind-numbing day at work.

1/31/2018 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Another great cab from Napa!

1/31/2018 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Loved this zin. Age has smoothed out the edges and made this a beautiful, luscious wine with a nice spice left on the finish.

1/31/2018 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Excellent! Decanted and let breath for about 30 minutes before serving. Smooth and complex dark, brooding fruit. Everyone loved it!

12/3/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Luscious and well-structured, this continues to drink well. Wish I had more.

11/20/2017 - Craigbilodeau wrote:

On the decline. Fruit is fading and there is not much structure to hang what's left. If you own this, drink up. Serve with simple fare.

11/20/2017 - Craigbilodeau wrote:

Fruit forward without a whole lot of structure. Not bad for the price, though.

10/28/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Lots of oak, but not so much that it overpowers the fruit, which is dark and luscious. Well bodied but not too tight. Long finish. Drinkable right now.

10/2/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Purchased at Steve Fields Steak House. Powerful fruit upon opening softened as the evening wore on. Complex and not overly tannic. One of my favorites.

10/2/2017 - Craigbilodeau Does not like this wine:

Overly oakey and astringent. Not a fan.

9/5/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Very nice. Full-bodied pinot from Napa/Sonoma region.

7/25/2017 - Craigbilodeau wrote:

Thin and without body. Profiles more like a light Pinot Noir than a Bordeaux blend.

7/17/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Simple, fruit-forward cab. Good QPV.

7/17/2017 - Craigbilodeau wrote:

Simple, fruity green apple notes on the mid palate. Short finish.

6/25/2017 - Craigbilodeau wrote:

A bit thin and without character.

5/26/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Fairly simple, fruit-forward cab. Pair with veggie pizza or a simple pasta dish.

5/19/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Purchased at a restaurant. Luscious and well structured, blackberry and a bit of plum on the nose. Wonderful mouth-feel with a medium finish length. It should cellar for at least another 5 years. I would absolutely purchase again!

4/17/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Fruit forward profile but not much body. Great bottle for a simple weekday meal.

4/17/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Simple and straight forward, this Bordeaux-style red is great to pair with a pasta bolognese or burgers off the grill.

3/27/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Very approachable dry rose from France. Paired with an avocado shrimp salad and that combo worked quite nicely.

3/27/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

This is drinking wonderfully right now. Silky-smooth tannins, full-bodied, with plenty of fruit. Nice long finish. Wonderful!

3/27/2017 - Craigbilodeau wrote:

Received this as a gift and made the mistake of cellaring it for several years. When I finally popped the cork, there was no 'pop'. Bad sign. Poured into a flute with the color of rust. I was then stupid enough to taste it. Poured the bottle down the drain.

2/18/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Not complex, but quite drinkable as a pair with weekday meal or while relaxing in the evening. Good QPV.

2/11/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

A simple Merlot that is far more like a light Pinot Noir than robust cab. Quite enjoyable with light fare like a dinner salad or simple pasta dish.

2/1/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Pleasantly surprised. Good QPV. Bold but not too tight. Will probably peak by the end of 2017.

2/1/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Still good, but on the decline. Fruit was thinner than the last time I had this and it is no longer a bold, full bodied pinot. If you have some in your cellar, pop the cork and enjoy!

1/28/2017 - Craigbilodeau wrote:

Full bodied and not too tight, this was a great addition to our Italian dinner. Should cellar well for for at least another 4-5 years.

1/23/2017 - Craigbilodeau wrote:

Fruity and a bit sweet. It would pair well with a veggie pizza, but its a bit too sweet to sip on its own for me.

1/15/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Straightforward Zin with no tannic edges. Fruit forward with a hint of sweetness on the palette. Enjoy with a simple pasta dish or pizza.

1/2/2017 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Drink with Salmon at Capital Grill. Luscious Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley in CA. Could stand more time in the bottle to round out some of the tannic edges.

11/20/2016 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

This bottle was the party favorite! Full bodied, complex, and not overly tannic/tight. A pleasure to drink.

11/20/2016 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Nicely balanced with a smooth fruit profile. Great QPV.

10/30/2016 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Had this wine with dinner at Capital Gill in Plano, so the bottle did not have an opportunity to air. Tannins were taught and a bit overpowering. Re-corked it and stuck it in the fridge for a couple of days. The result was a wonderful balance of powerful fruit, nice acidity on the mid pallet, and s smooth finish. Lesson learned: decant this one or let it air for a while before drinking. You will be nicely rewarded if you do.

10/1/2016 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Tasty, fruit forward Malbec from Mendoza. Would purchase again.

8/21/2016 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Not overly complex, but a great wine to drink chilled by the pool.

5/31/2016 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Great Napa Cab. One of my favorite go-to wines when I want a very good wine without breaking the bank.

5/17/2016 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Complex yet supple. Mellowed as the night wore on. Drink up.

4/7/2016 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Soft with subtle spice and fruit on the palate, but lacks the boldness of its younger brethren. This wine is on the decline, so if you still have it in your cellar, time to drink up!

1/30/2016 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Great value wine, with subtle tannins and lovely, but not overly powerful fruit profile. The 2013 vintage is especially good.

1/30/2016 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Lovely peach and apricot desert wine. Perfect as an digestif.

1/14/2016 - Craigbilodeau Likes this wine:

Great wine for the price!