10/20/2022 - AMM3RD wrote:

Significantly improved since my last bottle, just great value, delicious for the money

4/13/2022 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

Popped and poured, very well made, good fruit, good value, not super complex. Will definitely improve with 1-2yrs age. Drink young. AM

4/7/2022 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

Amazing Value. Pure Syrah flavors. Looking forward to remaining bottles. AM

11/10/2014 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

This wine is drinking very young at 10yrs, wonderful wine and only getting better.

11/10/2014 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

I've been drinking these as a taste test between the taller narrow bottling and the standard size. Some have black lettering for the date and some have gold. I guess a vintage like 2004 can lead to a second bottling of the "same" wine.

Delicious 2004 Brunello, needs a few mins of air and drinks great. Dusty dark fruit.

Tall bottle is a little better...AM

11/10/2014 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

This was my last of these gems. Very tasty, and really hitting it's stride right now. Perfect balance. Hard to find "real" wine like this...AM

11/10/2014 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

This continues to out perform it's pedigree. Easy drinking , great right now, sour red fruit, very enjoyable. Drink for the next 3 years...AM

11/10/2014 - AMM3RD wrote:

This is getting into the early drinking window. Dark red fruits and drying tannins. Was great with Leg of Lamb. Drink over the next 10 years...AM

11/10/2014 - AMM3RD wrote:

Very enjoyable, drank with Leg of Lamb. Smooth and deep with red fruits. Enjoy over the next few years...AM

8/8/2014 - AMM3RD wrote:

My wife adored. This is built for drinking and enjoying with food, Rion is always a great value on Red Burg. Drink over the next 5+ years. AM

4/27/2014 - AMM3RD wrote:

This has improved significantly since my last bottle. Will be drinking great in a year or two. Dark Ripe Pinot fruit.

4/27/2014 - AMM3RD wrote:

Probably a little too young, but nice typical Bordeaux. Not a great QPR.

4/6/2014 - AMM3RD wrote:

Very tasty for an "off" vintage. Good producers make good wine...AM

4/3/2014 - AMM3RD wrote:

Needs 30 mins to open, but then shows all the Brunello you are looking for...AM

3/28/2014 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

Perfect balance of ripe fruit.

3/28/2014 - AMM3RD wrote:

Enjoyed by all at a party.

3/28/2014 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

Drank a while back, so no detailed note, but very very good from memory. Sure to imorove over the next 5 years+. Looking forward to aging my next 5...AM

3/28/2014 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

This is the best young Calera in a long time. I will be out looking for more. Great blend of new world fruit and vibrant acidity. Drink over the next 5 years...AM

12/28/2013 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

This 91-92. This wine is really good, and will get better over 3-5 years. Sour cherries galore.

12/27/2013 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

Rave reviews on x-mas eve. Perfect chard for big groups.

12/27/2013 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

Better than my last bottle, more depth of flavor. Lovely deep cranberry and cherry on a modestly dry frame. Drink over the next 3 years...AM

12/27/2013 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

92+ This was better than expected, and will improve for 10+ yrs. Dark fruit and some nice vegital notes. Sour cherry, dark chocolate and wonderful balance. I really enjoyed and will search for more at reasonable prices...AM

12/27/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

91-93pts. This wine opened extremely tight, almost undrinkable. After 1.5hrs in the decanter this was singing beautifully. Sour cherries on the nose and on the palate. Was perfect with Prime Rib roast on Christmas. Wonderful tannins, will drink great for 5-10 years. For now decant.

12/27/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

Very good pinot, true to value priced burgundy. I would drink this everyday. Red fruit focused with strawberries and cranberry. Drink over the next 3 years...AM

12/21/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

This was a little disjointed, probably a dumb phase. This is likely better in a year, but drink over the next 3-5. Acidity was off balance and the finish was a little weird. Did not score, but would have been lower than my last...AM

12/21/2013 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

Great Cab Blend, perfect with grilled Tenderloin. Drink over the next 5 years...AM. PS Not sure this is the best QPR, but i did not buy it!

12/14/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

This is a very good red burgundy, and it represents real value vs hard comparison. Sour red cherries galore. Nice bright acidity. Medium/light bodied. This will drink great for 3+ more years. AM

12/14/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

Very good pinot, added some complexity since my last bottle, flavor profile has added figs and plums. Some spice with nice balance. Drink over the next 3-5 years...AM

12/7/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

Very mature, nice pine needles, but passed its prime.

12/3/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

Drank on Turkey day, was great

12/3/2013 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

91(+?) Wow! Best value red burg since 2001 Leroy Bourg. Rouge! Ripe cranberry and pommegranite fruit perfectly balanced on an easy drinking frame. Soft spice and purity. Drink over the next 3 years...AM

12/3/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

89-90 pts. This is a great value red burg. Probably needs a year to mellow a little. Medium bodied fruit with a dry rustic bent. Very good with Thanksgiving dinner...AM

11/25/2013 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

Great food wine, very well structured on a medium bodied frame. Ripe raspberries and sour cherries...AM

11/24/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

I really like this wine, its almost too big but its so tasty it is hard to be critical. Will drink well for 5 years.

11/24/2013 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

This is a very good Cali Cab, and i usually don't care for them. Ripe fruit well balanced. Was wishing for a little complexity, but still very tasty. Drink over the next 10 years.

11/17/2013 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

(92?) I really like this wine, but others think it is a little dry. As a result I added two years to the drinking window. Dark cranberry and sour cherries finishing with a nice tannin that rounds out the palate. For now decant...AM

11/17/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

This time it needed about 20mins of air before it opened up. Nice dark fruit and some interesting secondary flavors. Drying tannins and nice acidity.

11/17/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

Very nice Syrah, but not a great value. Dark fruit and pepper spice. This will drink well for 3-5 years.

11/16/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

This needs a 30min decant or breathing in a glass before showing its stuff. Drink with Strip Steaks, Lamb or full flavored dishes.

11/11/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

Too young to score, but it might improve with age. Had a little frizzante. A bit green and hollow in the mid-palate. Probably better $30 Pinot out there...AM

11/11/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

This is a very well made Pinot Noir, and currently in 2nd place on the Thanksgiving wine list. This represents good value. It's just missing one note on the mid-palate and a little depth that would put it over the top. May improve over the next year or two. Lovely raspberry and strawberry fruit, mostly primary.

11/9/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

Very strong for the price. Nose of white pepper and red fruit. Well balanced with fresh fruit and acidity. I would buy again for sure...AM

11/9/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

Glad to see Napa Pinot done correctly, still a little young, but very well made. Ripe red fruits and soft spice. Will improve with a year in bottle.

11/7/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

Too young to drink, this will add depth and weight as time goes on. Nice elements, buy not ready...AM. 2014-2018 at earliest.

11/5/2013 - AMM3RD Likes this wine:

I'm on the lookout for the Thanksgiving 2013 wine, think i may have just found it! Translucent deep red, lovely nose of raspberries and spice. Medium weight on the palate, with nice depth of flavors. Balanced acidity and cranberry freshness. Drink over the next 3-5 years. A good value in pinot.

11/3/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

Loaded with dark fruit, this really needed 1hr to show its stuff. This is well made, but just not wowing me. A bit harsh around the edges. AM. 5 wines and still no Turkeyday wine, going to try pinots.

11/3/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

Good wine and a solid value, but missing some depth. Nice

11/3/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

Im still looking for Thanksgiving 2013 wine for this year. If i had the patience, i would buy 6 of these for next year. Opened a bit tight, but with 15mins of air improved. Lovely on the palate, but the tannins are a little too dry right now.

10/31/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

The fruit was a little too stewed for my taste. Skip it.

10/31/2013 - AMM3RD wrote:

I was pleasantly surprised by this wine. It should be served with a steak or hearty chili full dish. Improved greatly with 15mins of air. Dark fruit, spice, smooth. Very enjoyable. I'm looking for a Thanksgiving wine, and this is not it.