6/29/2022 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Even good now. Cellaring more.

9/22/2021 - trayhumphrey wrote:

2018 was quite special. This was terribly meh.

7/23/2021 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Wonderfully balanced and ready right now. Great QPR. I bought almost 3 cases of the last vintage, and I've had over a case of this vintage already.

12/6/2020 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Good QPR. I buy it when I want a "vanilla finish".

3/5/2020 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Wow, this is SO good and SO drinkable. Great value. It has a muted nose, but the palate is smooth, fruity, and minty. Bought more.

2/2/2020 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Finish this up. I think it is past peak.

1/31/2020 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Such a great wine! I keep buying more!

12/15/2019 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Yum! And ready to drink. Balanced with tart, red fruits, medium finish. Smooth. Got for half-price, so bought more!

12/2/2019 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

This is still a bit tight and tart on the tongue. I will save the other bottle for a while. It is young based on community dates (2018-2023).

9/2/2019 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

A muted nose, but nice range of fruits on the palate. Broad mouth feel and a middling finish. A little alcohol heat after pop/pour. Tastes "old world" Cali with a noticeable and pleasant absence of the "fruit bomb" so common these days.

7/18/2019 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Super smooth, silky. Fruity, but not jammy. Want more.

7/3/2019 - trayhumphrey Does not like this wine:

It has a lot of funk and old cheese going on. Strong minerality.

5/1/2019 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

First cab franc I've had from Oregon! I'm tasting mostly red fruits, but not too tart. Medium finish.

3/21/2019 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

This is just an amazing, smooth wine. It doesn't give up much on the nose, but the taste is a nice blend of tart red and sweet black fruits with a medium-length finish.

1/13/2019 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

A decent Merlot that was worth the $10 I paid. Muted aroma, medium body and taste profile, nice mix of red and blue/black fruits. A little alcohol heat, but tasted when open a couple of hours. No bite at the end.

12/30/2018 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Yum. Didn't get much on the nose, but the taste was balanced, mid-breadth fruit, not jammy. Ready to drink now.

9/10/2018 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Wow. An amazing value at $9. Smooth and balanced, very drinkable now.

8/24/2018 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Excellent even a little early. RIP Mary.

4/8/2018 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Still a fabulous wine. Red fruit and a little alcohol on the nose upon opening. Initial hints of pineapple on the palate, but that faded to the familiar cherry. Still needs a little more time in the bottle, I think.

3/31/2018 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

A wonderful wine at a great price. I will buy more.

2/14/2018 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

I'm not real experienced with port, but I think this has potential. Is decent now with some depth and finish, but tastes a bit young. Will buy more and hold.

1/12/2018 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Fabulous wine. Aging nicely.

11/11/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Yummy wine! Smooth even now, not too jammy, no burn. I'll buy a bit more.

11/5/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Wonderful wine right after opening! Pleasant fruity nose. Nice mix of red and dark fruits on the tongue. Not too tart, not too sweet. Medium, lingering finish. Just bought more!

9/22/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

This is an excellent wine! Not so jammy and fruit forward as California cabs can be, but still a broad fruit flavor. Will buy more!

8/3/2017 - trayhumphrey wrote:

A wonderful Marlborough wine! It has the crispness and tart citrus I've come to expect from the region, but is not overly tart. Great price for this wine at $10.

8/3/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

A wonderful Marlborough wine! It has the crispness and tart citrus I've come to expect from the region, but is not overly tart. Community drink dates ended 2016, but this is still good summer 2017.

7/21/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

This is really a very good wine. Smooth and balanced, ready to drink. Just bought more.

7/18/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Less nose than I expected on this wine. Still a bit young though. The palate profile is red cherry and pineapple.

7/11/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Such a pleasant wine for $10!

6/27/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Amazing wine right after opening. I wish I had more. Drink up!

6/15/2017 - trayhumphrey Does not like this wine:

I agree with other reviews. Very good now. Drink soon.

5/20/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Wow! A delicious wine. Not cheap, but complex and very drinkable. Almost reminds me of a dry port.

5/17/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Still a wonderful wine! Complex, fruity nose. Taste profile says still a bit young as it is not dry but still a little tight. Hang on to the rest for a while...

5/12/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Yum! Not so jammy as some AU wines. Smooth, broad dark fruits. Delicious!

5/1/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

A rather muted nose for fruit, but hints of overripe melon, rose, an lilac. The palate was a not tight, but let's say narrow, with some tart fruits and a bit dry. Very smooth and ready to drink.

4/14/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

A little young, tight, and tart, but I like it! Not much on the nose, but dark fruits that should soften with a little time.

3/19/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

This is a re-rating for this wine. So mature and so wonderful!

2/19/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Great QPR for this wine. Smooth, with a tight taste profile of more red, tart fruits.

1/25/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Wow! A wonderful port and bought for a song.

1/23/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Very approachable red blend. Not much of a nose on opening, but smooth on the palate and broad, red fruit.

1/22/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

A decent Bordeaux, ready to drink.

1/2/2017 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

This is still young. It has good structure but was still tannic even on the second day. I'll hold the rest for a couple of years before I try another.

12/5/2016 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Excellent. Well balanced, fruity but not heavy or syrupy, some tannic structure that keeps it honest. Wish I had more.

10/21/2016 - trayhumphrey wrote:

Jamnation! A little too jammed up for my tastes. Also seems like it has peaked. Finish soon, in my opinion.

10/16/2016 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

This has aged so well. Very smooth, lots of muted fruit on the nose and fresh cherry on the palate. Wonderful wine!

10/14/2016 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Stellar wine right now. Smooth from the first sip. Well balanced with nice layers and a long finish.

10/9/2016 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

A decent Cali red. Not much depth or layering.

9/19/2016 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

Decent, but not great for a CDP. Smooth, if a little tight on the palate, some red fruit, not a long finish. Was hoping for more.

9/10/2016 - trayhumphrey Likes this wine:

A little funky at first pop, but has a broader taste than nose. Muted but smooth. Aging well.