9/27/2021 - M&V Likes this wine:

Depth of flavor and luxurious mouthfeel are still there, but many of the layered flavor nuances have faded. Very enjoyable but its' time has come.

6/5/2018 - M&V Likes this wine:

Drank our last bottle tonight and this lovely wine has run its' course. Well structured but the fruit was muted and the finish a bit thin.

6/1/2018 - M&V Likes this wine:

Fruit (berries) are noticeable early but give way quickly to tartness. Finish is abrupt. This is a good wine that is a bit past it's peak.

12/23/2017 - M&V Likes this wine:

Have been tracking this thru our cellar and it's past it's peak at this point. Structure still excellent but the fruit is a bit flat and the finish has shortened.

12/14/2014 - M&V wrote:

Starting to fade a bit with less distinct peaks of flavor. Still very good, but not going to last much longer.

12/13/2014 - M&V Likes this wine:

Floral notes early, roundness throughout, light caramel on the finish. This is a great viognier!

11/28/2014 - M&V Likes this wine:

More structured than standard rose' while clearly showing the Pinot base. Very good but requires rethinking the food pairing.

11/23/2014 - M&V wrote:

Interesting wine, but last 1/3 of the profile has a strong metallic note well beyond the expected mineral profile of a Rockpile wine. TIme may help this to mellow without losing complexity.

10/23/2014 - M&V Likes this wine:

Surprisingly solid and complex for this price point, although it's ready to drink now and will not age gently.

8/9/2013 - M&V Likes this wine:

Magnum makes all the difference! More structurally sound than 750's which are already past their prime.

4/14/2013 - M&V Likes this wine:

Crispness and acidity of a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc but with more body and structure.

2/9/2013 - M&V Likes this wine:

Fruit and structure were present, but still very young. This needs 2 more years in the bottle.

1/6/2013 - M&V Likes this wine:

Enjoyable nose and great initial fruit, but the back end seemed slightly thin.

12/25/2012 - M&V Likes this wine:

Big, balanced, fruity, and delicious after decanting. Not as complex as some syrahs, but the accessibility makes it a better food partner.

11/22/2012 - M&V wrote:

Well structured, slightly spicy, earthy, and concentrated. Needs to 18 to 24 months to be enjoyable without working for it.

10/24/2012 - M&V wrote:

Very young, required 20 minutes in the glass to begin showing itself. Once it arrived there was good depth, balance, and complexity.

10/22/2012 - M&V wrote:

Solid wine but starting to lose it's balance. Silky midrange is still great, but the nose is one dimensional and the finish is getting shorter and more herby.