10/16/2014 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Surprisingly good wine for Pizza and burgers. Excellent QPR.

9/28/2014 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

The 2010 and 2011 are my go to wines for the last 2 years. Great QPR and very drinkable. Great fruit,great blend and has a nice medium finish.

9/25/2014 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Very drinkable wine, not very complex but went well with pizza. Very straightforward with a dark color and some good dark fruit. It was a gift so no QPR

8/26/2014 - mardan899 wrote:

A very bright cab, bursting with fruit but with some tannins at the middle to level the ride. Nothing really complex bit a real crowd pleaser. I will get more.

6/24/2014 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Dark brooding fruit with a nice mid palate feel. Excellent QPR

6/21/2014 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Nicely integrated blend with dark berry notes and long finish.

5/29/2014 - mardan899 wrote:

Funky, bad cork. welcome to the kitchen sink. So sad because it was my last bottle

5/15/2014 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Simply outstanding, well aged bottle. Drinking great right now. Smooth ,velvety feel on palate with notes of cherry and vanilla. Great lingering finish. Sadly my last bottle.

4/3/2014 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Dark fruit, excellent plum and berries on the mid palate with a textured if not overly long finish. Will buy more

3/28/2014 - mardan899 wrote:

Very tart cherry, some (too much) oak, really brought to mind pizza to counter the tart ful flavor. Nothing special will not buy again. First Douro not too impressed, would welcome any recommendations

3/16/2014 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Dark ink, Medium finish good weekday quaffer. Used it with a pot roast recipe and drank the rest with meal.

2/25/2014 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Surprise!! Wasn't expecting much other than bang for the buck, Dark, inky liquid with a nice nose. PNP'd and got dark fruits and a little oak (which I prefer). Very nice medium finish, which had me refilling instantly. Shared with 3 other people who also really enjoyed it. This is a keeper, will buy more.

2/12/2014 - mardan899 wrote:

Great nose, drank over 2 days. "Old" Style Napa cab of the the 90's. Really enjoyed and looking forward to drinking more. Will give better review with next bottles.

2/1/2014 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Drank after a 2008 Frank Family Cab and it just wowed everyone's taste buds. Dark fruit, with creamy mouth feel and medium bodied taste which made it enjoyable.

Day 2 Wine becomes more elegant but alcohol content more pronounced. Will buy more and store for later tasting. Still really enjoyed its taste profile.

1/27/2014 - mardan899 wrote:

Not their best vintage but a good everyday drinker. As others have noted it is a little greener than past vintages but it smoothed out nicely on the second day.

12/13/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

shared with 5 others. Everyone enjoyed it. Let the bottle breathe for an hour. Dark fruit with an interesting nose. Will buy more ,excellent QPR at $11.99

12/1/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Very bright Red blend with big cherry overtones. Excellent QPR and very good as an everyday drinker. Decent finish but its strength is in its approachable mid palate smoothness.

11/28/2013 - mardan899 wrote:

Excellent nose expressing dark fruit with a hint of spice. Easy drinker with excellent QPR.

11/28/2013 - mardan899 wrote:

I have stayed away from Meiomi becasue I drink a lot of Las Alturras but this vintage is outstanding with a great QPR. New world , over extracted style which I enjoy. Dark Fruit , leather and slight terroir makes this a great PNP bottle. will buy more

11/28/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Brought this on recommendation from a friend. Very nice, lots of dark fruit and after 2 hr decant smooth drinking with a nice, long,slightly tannic finish. Went great with Thanksgiving day dinner of turkey, pork and ham. will buy more

11/26/2013 - mardan899 wrote:

Drank better this time high notes of cherry with a mid finish

11/22/2013 - mardan899 wrote:

Just love this Zin based blend

11/20/2013 - mardan899 wrote:

One of my favs. Great nose, Zin blend which just gets better with time. Nice fruit, soft tannins and nice long finish,

11/5/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

On initial PNP thought it was too tight and had a candy sweet flavor, so thankful for oxygen! after 2 hours this bottle was drinking great. nice mid palate flavor with touches of leather and nice medium finish. Will buy more but will let air for 2-3 hrs minimum.

10/26/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Very well received, drank against an Aussie Red.

10/26/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

nice everyday quaffer. A little of the Aussie sweetness but balanced

9/26/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Inky purple, dark fruit on the nose, excellent QPR at 11.99. Great BBQ, Pizza, every day quaffer. Will buy more

9/11/2013 - mardan899 wrote:

Recommended by Waterbrook rep simply outstanding. Smooth with an excellent long finish. Simply stated just yummy. will buy more

9/11/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Decanted and then poured. Merlot and Cab are dominant in profile. well balanced tannins,dark fruit and mid to long finish. Nose is very berry with a hint of cassis and leather.

9/10/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

just as good as my prior note. Smooth, balanced and an excellent QPR

9/6/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

It was a standard cab reserve for Alexander Valley. Nothing special bit still good. decent QPR at $40. Solid wine

9/6/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Definitely off the trail of Alexander valley wines. Nose is funky with a bit of Jolly rancher cherry. Wine itself is very fruity mid palate with a medium finish. Really like this wine making style. Drink against a Rodney Strong reserve 2009 Cab and all involved preferred this wine.

9/1/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Bottle was decanted and after one very average and tight glass,we were invited out to dinner and drinks. The next day this wine really opened up with nice dark fruit showing and a medium finish.

8/17/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

very nice wine, fruit forward with a hint of oak. PNP'd bottle mid palate fruit was excellent finish not as long as expected but very tasty. will buy more

8/13/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Dark berries with a hint of cocoa. Drank better on 2nd day. Not a good enough QPR to buy on a regular basis.

8/7/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Decanted for 1 hour. Great nose of dark fruit with a hint of tobacco. Not overly complex but a great mid palate taste with a decent finish. Great QPR and a real surprise for me. Will buy more

8/5/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

PNP'd out of wine cooler. Great nose of blackberry and a touch of sour cherry. Very smooth on the palate at first and cranks up the fruit with hints of spice and chocolate. Nice velvety finish that is long and well structured and leaves with a somewhat minty taste. Really enjoyed this wine and will get more. Excellent QPR

8/5/2013 - mardan899 wrote:

Had at an outdoor all-white affair and a concert. Weather was hot ,wine was chilled. Bottle served its purpose. My go-to summer white, especially for non wine drinkers or flavored moscato drinkers.

8/5/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Drank it at an outdoor concert. After taking sips of all the flavored moscato being passed around it was a welcome respite. At this QPR a favorite for outdoor events.

7/17/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Of all the Belle Glos wines Las alturras is my favorite. First time drinking this wine and while I enjoyed it, there was nothing to displace my fav. Lots more tart cherry which really dominated my tongue on the initial tasting. Will buy more for storage to see how it develops and would buy if no alturras was available. Very good wine made in the Belle Glos style.

7/7/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

PNP,Nice bouquet, sweet cherry and pepper but not overly sweet. Medium bodied, Not a typical Zin but interesting enough to buy more especially at this QPR.

7/5/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Very dark and inky which surprised me. Decanted for an 1 hour , very nice nose, tasted dates and blackberry. Nice long finish. Would score higher but didn't leave a lasting impression after drinking two other bottles which I rated higher. Great QPR will buy more if available. Excellent for weekday drinking

7/3/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Fine for BBQ and weeknights. A little thin for a Cab. Good QPR but nothing special.

7/3/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Very young and tight, opened up a little after a few hours. Will hold to try in a year or two. Cherry tart and oaky for now

7/2/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Brought more,drank more. This blend has become one of my favorites. well integrated ,great drinker, great QPR. Just tastes more expensive than the actual cost. Will buy more as it becomes available. shared with friends who absolutely love it. Drank against a 2008 Alexander Crown and held its own, as this bottle was finished first although it was opened an hour later.

6/26/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Nose was full of leather and terroir, kindof funky but in a good way. PNP tasting was very tight, but after decanting for 1+ hour it open up and got more enjoyable as the evening went on. Slightly tart cherry and tobacco appeared with a hint of cassis. I will definitely decant for 3+ hours on the next bottle. Not an average cab but worth the time journey. Good QPR

5/10/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

PNP dark cherries on the nose with a touch of oak. Dark color, initial taste of dark fruit without the oak. Lighter than it looks but nice velvety feel and long finish. Will try to hold on to other bottles , the best is yet to come.

5/8/2013 - mardan899 Likes this wine:

Decanted for 2 hours. Very dark, nice nose of berry and touch of earth.Lots of dark fruit with a great mid-palate flavor. Medium length finish.

4 hrs later- real nice velvety feel in mouth, finish is now extended. Will buy more.

5/7/2013 - mardan899 wrote:

Very disappointed in this vintage. For its price there are much better drinkers available. Wine was not complex at all, fruit and tannins were very disjointed. Personally I thought this wine was simply a mess. Tried it on 2nd day and did not get better. Will not buy again.
3rd day -Drank what was left in decanter and must change my grades and notes. What a difference oxygen makes!!! This is drinking smooth and easy. Nice hint of dark fruit and integrated tannins. In the future this will be decanted for 24 hours. Nice surprise considering I was going to dump this in sink. Don't know if I would buy again at this QPR but glad It got better.

5/7/2013 - mardan899 wrote:

PNP thru Venturi then slow ox for an hour. The longer this wine got air the better it tasted. Would recommend a long (4-6 hours) decant before drinking.Looks like it has some good legs to work itself out with time in the cellar. Right now drinking a bit oaky and the tannins are a wee bit disjointed. Will buy more for cellaring and am looking forward to trying the Oakville version.