11/21/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Expressive nose of fresh strawberries, bright and fun. Very easy to drink with strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate. Fruit up front nice mouth feel, acidity on the finish.

11/2/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

crisp, acidic, bright with red fruit flavors.

11/2/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

For a value blend from Australia thi is one of my favorite go-to wines. Medium ruby color, dark fruit, earth and oak on the nose. I like to decant to let it open up, and it becomes very well-balanced.

11/2/2014 - dsjutah wrote:

A pretty pedestrian, "typical" California Chardonnay. I like them less flabby, boring.

10/28/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Bright and acidic, lemon with melon and tropical fruit. Easy drinking, paired very well with salad and baramundi.

10/4/2014 - dsjutah wrote:

Not great, not terrible. A B-

9/30/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Fruity, acid. Good, but not spectacular. Needs more "barnyard"

9/29/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Very fruit forward. Paired well with a spicy lentil soup because not too high in alcohol. Not spectacular, but fine for a rainy Monday night after a long day.

9/22/2014 - dsjutah wrote:

A really nicer Ribera de Duoro. Nice balance of acidity and tannin, dark fruit, not too "thick".

9/21/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

A little thin, not as balanced as I like.

9/20/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Tropical fruits, crisp and civic. Not very full on the mouth, relatively short to medium finish.

9/16/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Zippy and acidic, with citrus and pineapple flavors. Nice mouthfeel, but a little thinner than some of my favorite Pinot Gris. Medium long finish, a nice pairing with fish or mild cheese.

9/17/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

A great classic Sangiovese - could pass for a legitimate Chianti (which I mean as a compliment). Dry, dark fruit undertones with many layers. Nice acidity and finish.

9/13/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

A lovely dry rose - perfect for a late summer garden party. Dry, not at all sweet, but with summer berry flavors and a clean finish.

7/27/2014 - dsjutah wrote:

Nothing special. Grocery store Cab. Not bad for the price, nothing memorable or interesting about it.

4/13/2014 - dsjutah wrote:

Drink it now. Showing it's age; won't last much longer

3/12/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Once I recovered from the odd closure (a "zork"?), greeted by a clear, dark ruby color. On the nose, oak, vanilla (from the oak), and big black, red fruits. Was uncertain how I would respond, frankly. But in my glass, slightly spicy (Syrah?), nice fruit and acid balance, tannins not as rough as anticipated - really softened and became even more lovely over time, moderate-long finish. Very drinkable, nice layers to the mix. Would definitely purchase again.

3/5/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

A great little white blend. Light gold in color, full bodied fruit, great sensuous mouthfeel. No oak (good for me), nice balance, great finish. Lovely.

3/3/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Fruit and acid in good balance, a little more off-dry than I anticipated. Really a great easy drinking Sauv Blanc with a nice qpr

2/26/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

On the nose, black fruit, smoke, mocha, some spice. Medium body, nice fruit and tannin balance, with a medium finish. Thinner mouthfeel than I remember.

2/20/2014 - dsjutah wrote:

Very crisp, some lime and grapefruit, green apple. A refreshing and easy drinking wine, went extremely well with Hawaiian pizza.

2/9/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

This is a great Pinot Gris. Light color, the slightest hint of effervescence at opening, great balance between fruit and acidity. Very easy drinking.

2/9/2014 - dsjutah wrote:

Deep ruby color, a bit tannic, yet fruity (but not in an entirely pleasant way). A little disappointing for a Malbec. Perhaps I've had it too long?

2/4/2014 - dsjutah wrote:

Crisp and reasonably well focused on the bouquet. In the mouth, rubbery and tannic feeling, with mild astringency and flavors of generic berry fruit, oak and herbs. Good for basic occasions.

1/17/2014 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Magenta color, has a nice earthy aroma at opening, pretty well-balanced and a decent, flexible wine for the price.

1/15/2014 - dsjutah wrote:

A little unbalanced. Somewhat astringent on the palate. A little thin. I've liked this more in the past. Perhaps it didn't age well?

1/14/2014 - dsjutah wrote:

Very drinkable everyday wine. Dark fruits (blueberry, black currant), fruit forward, but not a bomb. Soft mouthfeel. Opens up well. Medium finish.

12/28/2013 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

A big, fruity and jammy wine, but not a total fruit bomb. Has some acidity and tannin to balance it out. Nice mouthfeel, very drinkable.

12/13/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

Jammy and juice, very fruit-forward. Ripe stone fruits, blackberry and mocha. The slightest bit of spice, but this is a fruit-driven wine to be sure. Good QPR

12/11/2013 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

I wasn't expecting a great deal at this price point. At first open was pretty tight and acidic, but I felt like it loosened up. Had about half of the bottle, and then closed with vacuum pump, didn't get back to it for 48 hours. Actually felt like it was better for the second half - much more open and balanced.

In short, I would recommend it for a simple dinner wine for everyday use, but I would strongly recommend decanting even up to an hour or so before drinking to give it a chance to breathe well.

11/15/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

Blackberry and plum. You can tell there is Petite Syrah in the blend. Nice acidity, after tannins. Could be more balanced, but not bad for the price point.

11/12/2013 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Not bad at all - paired nicely with the spicy Thai red curry I had it with. Not very aromatic, but with nice lemon and apple flavors. Light bodied, medium finish.

10/19/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

Fruity, but balanced with acidity, a very easy and fun NZ-style Sauvignon Blanc.

10/27/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

Dark cherry red color with raspberry, cranberry on the nose. It was tight at first, but opened up over a but of time. Not quite silky, but certainly smooth and -medium bodied, with ripe cranberry, cherry palate. Medium finish. More restrained than a lot of CA Pinot.

10/27/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

Bright, acidic, slightly effervescent and just a touch vegetal, just about as good a Vinho Verde as I've ever had.

10/20/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

Citrus and floral on the nose, great acidity and floral flavors, with melon, citrus and vegetal flavors. Well balanced and great structure for the price.

10/13/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

Dark berry flavors, spices, well structured tannins, chocolate, spice, a touch of vanilla and an oaky flavor. Smooth and a nice well rounded lasting finish.

10/9/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

I loved this wine from the first tasting at the winery. Incredibly soft and balanced for a Petite Verdot, with wonderful acidity, fruit and structure.

10/5/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

A tart and relatively dry option with fruity hints of citrus, nectarine, and apple; a harsh edge kept me from liking this one As much as others.

9/6/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

Cola, cherry and blackberry nose. Medium body, but mouth-filling. Bright cherry notes with darker berry and pepper in the finish. Easy drinking, paired well with a pork shank with Madiera sauce.

9/2/2013 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

I've read this wine is made from Pinot Noir and from Sauvignon Blanc. It seems to me after drinking two of them that it is likely a blend of the two, although I could be wrong. Salmon in color, with hint of orange. Delicate nose, the aromas of which revealed themselves more after warming up a bit and aeration (I'd placed the bottle in my fridge, which was too cold when I opened it). Overall I would call this wine well balanced - a hit of acid and citrus at first with a lingering finish with spicy notes. A great pairing with grilled fish and meats, or a lovely summer sipper.

8/29/2013 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Beautiful gold in color, with floral (honeysuckle?) aromas with an undertone of stone. Very mineral at first taste, with fruit in the middle and spice (white pepper?) on the end. Medium to long finish, good acidity and crisp mouthfeel.

8/29/2013 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Deep ruby, almost glass-staining color. Intense aromas of currant, strawberry, and olive. Tangy, acidic at first, with pepper and red fruits that strengthen as the bottle breathes. Concentrated and with depth, with tannins on the back end and a long finish. Paired absolutely beautifully with the lamb and beef at our table.

8/22/2013 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Not a bad little white for an everyday wine, but not a favorite. Still, you can get this for under $10, so not a bad deal at all.

Light and crisp, which I generally like. Dry, with peach, melon and citrus flavors. Floral notes (honeysuckle?), with a decent length finish.

8/18/2013 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

First off, know that I love Albarino.

This wine comes with a screwcap - which I don't mind. Color is bright lemon in hue with flashes of green. Flavors of pear, white peach, red apple and nectarine combine with herbal citrus note on the finish. Crisp, lively and dry. Well-balanced with a creamy honey mouthfeel.

8/11/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

Great acidity, deep fruit as one would expect for a Malbec. Outstanding for the price.

8/11/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

Ripe red berries with luscious soft tannins and balanced acidity. A great Malbec for the price point.

8/11/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

I always love St Supery. Bright, crisp, floral. Grapefruit and line. Always great.

8/10/2013 - dsjutah Likes this wine:

Small bubbles, with light aromas of sweet flowers and fruit, very sweet peach and green apple flavors. Easy drinking.

8/2/2013 - dsjutah wrote:

Aromas of watermelon and strawberry on the nose - but very light aromatics. Nice bright acidity and fruit flavors, with medium-long length.