1/14/2024 - Istrico wrote:

Drank really well, decanted and let sit for 30 minutes, really opened up. Lighter, good fruit, with just the right amount of funk to it.

4/3/2022 - Istrico wrote:

Jammy and fruit forward, yet still light on finish.

3/8/2022 - Istrico Likes this wine:

Big not necessarily Jaime a little acidic needed some time in the glass. Very tart a little chocolate and cherry on the finish.

12/7/2021 - Istrico wrote:

Drinking really really well, a little tight, but an hour brought it to life. Rich, full and not overpowering.

1/17/2021 - Istrico wrote:

Very light, no structure or body partially vinegar.

11/29/2018 - Istrico wrote:

This is pure gold.

11/29/2018 - Istrico wrote:

Drinking so well!

2/24/2018 - Istrico wrote:

A wonderful representative of Napa. Rich, Big flavors smooth finish with a great full body, dark chocolate some leather, jam. A really fantastic bottle.

12/7/2017 - Istrico wrote:

Ink in color, truly rich and smooth. Bold cherry, tobacco, some oak on the finish. A wonderful drinking wine.

2/18/2016 - Istrico wrote:

It smells like red currant. It tastes like cherry, strawberry jam and prune. The wine looks garnet colored. The legs are slow.

1/12/2015 - Istrico wrote:

Sadly, we waited far too long. We now have delicious salad dressing.

11/26/2014 - Istrico wrote:

I fear this may be corcked, not Et vinegar but harsh and bitter.

9/15/2014 - Istrico wrote:

Very rich, much bigger than I exptcted. Jammy and a nice peppery finish, I really enjoyed this wine, I underestimated the blend, this would have fared very well with fatty meats vs the lamb I had made. A lovely wine, really nice.

3/23/2014 - Istrico wrote:

Smooth, dry, really nice!

2/22/2014 - Istrico wrote:

I love this wine, drink it often, perhaps I had a bad bottle or perhaps the 09's aren't aging well. Very tight and slightly pungent, 2 hours breathing helped only slightly.

2/22/2014 - Istrico wrote:

Really nice, crisp with just the right notes of butter and oak. A real nice wine and a great value.

1/12/2014 - Istrico wrote:

Yes

10/13/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Rich and almost decadent, an awesome blend that drinks really nicely. Great with spicy garlic laden vegetables, meaty white fish or grilled meats. This wine is an awesome value! Drink up!

10/5/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Rich, vanilla, earthy, a truly wonderful pinot that's on the bugger side and at this price it is AMAZING!

10/5/2013 - Istrico wrote:

In leu of butter this wine is packed with a subtle sweetness.

10/1/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Juicy and sweetly shocking at first taste. The wine gets more complex and spicier as it breathes.

9/14/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Not vinegar yet, but weak and unpleasant, it may be past due.

9/14/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Lovely.

9/14/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Wonderful.

9/14/2013 - Istrico wrote:

One of my absolute favorites from Oregon.

8/25/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Bliss.

8/25/2013 - Istrico wrote:

One is Jim's best Chardonnay since the 07 freak of nature. This wine is light, smooth, a little citrus and the slightest hint of butteriness on the finish! Lovely wine.

8/22/2013 - Istrico wrote:

The drinking window is about closed. Still a nice wine, very light in the glass and easy to drink, sorry we waited so long.

3/28/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Such a value, so delicious!

3/10/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Awesome with ribeye and chocolate. Rich, big fruit, smooth finish, almost light on the nose, so wonderful!

3/2/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Crisp and wonderful with halibut and buttery scallops.

3/2/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Lovely chard, a little buttery for my taste but nice.

3/2/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Sweet like grape juice, too sweet for me.

2/9/2013 - Istrico wrote:

A nice wine, easy to drink but not spectacular, complimented a rich bolognese sauce rather well.

2/10/2013 - Istrico wrote:

A nice wine, easy to drink but not spectacular, complimented a rich bolognese sauce rather well.

2/10/2013 - Istrico wrote:

So impressed with this wine. Rich, big fruits, smooth and so well balanced a delightful cab. Paired very well with some rich dark chocolate as the perfect finish to a hectic day.

1/22/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Tastes like butterscotch, I don't like butterscotch.

1/1/2013 - Istrico wrote:

Very rich, big fruits. Has a strong, coating mouthfeel with a sweetness that compliments red meat and game.

12/15/2012 - Istrico wrote:

An easily drinkable whole, not too sweet, just enough acidity to be refreshing.

12/15/2012 - Istrico wrote:

Such a lovely and rich wine. Great fruit on the nose and such a smooth, drinkable wine. Lovely mouth feel here, just enough body to engulf your senses with its supple fruits and rich texture. This wine is great with red meat and I find, at this price point it is an awesome wine to drink with pizza.

11/13/2012 - Istrico wrote:

Sweet buttery goodness with a touch of acidity.

11/9/2012 - Istrico wrote:

Rich fruits, figs and jam, starts off light and mile and gets bigger with every sip. Really rich yet still light and smooth.

11/4/2012 - Istrico wrote:

Lovely.

10/30/2012 - Istrico wrote:

Big fruity on the nose, Tabasco and leather followed by big berries and a rich, silky smooth finish. This wine is awesome. Warms the mouth and soul.

10/29/2012 - Istrico wrote:

Not good, perhaps a bad bottle yet not quite skunked. Very watery, no body and slightly pungent.

10/29/2012 - Istrico wrote:

Not good, perhaps a bad bottle not quite turned, but very watery and sharp. Very disappointed.

10/29/2012 - Istrico wrote:

Simply wonderful, mild sweetness, crisp, a real nice drinkable pinto gris.

10/29/2012 - Istrico wrote:

It may be a little early, but this wine still opens up and drinks so well. I look forward to shelving the rest of these at the hopes of it achieving a 100.

9/8/2012 - Istrico wrote:

An absolute favorite. This wine is so easy to drunkenly, smooth, light, sweet, licorice. Lovely.

9/8/2012 - Istrico wrote:

Wonderful, rich, deep fruit, chocolate, silky smooth and an amazing pizza wine.