4/1/2024 - RonB wrote:

Mine are:Philippe de Valois Cremant de Loire Brut NV

2/1/2024 - RonB wrote:

Del Frisco's Grille Malbec

12/1/2022 - RonB wrote:

Past it's prime. Drink up.

10/18/2021 - RonB wrote:

40% Temp, 30% Garnacha, 30% Merlot

9/10/2021 - RonB wrote:

Ole Yellar - Lemon

8/21/2021 - RonB wrote:

A very light, non-descript Chard

7/23/2019 - RonB wrote:

Past its prime. Funky oaky taste

12/9/2018 - RonB wrote:

Too sweet. Turned yellow. Bad cork

12/1/2018 - RonB wrote:

At its prime. If you have any left, drink up.

4/22/2018 - RonB wrote:

had this bottle since 2009, and finally opened it for our anniversary last night. Fantastic! Soft, smooth tannins, hint of mocha and long finish. Would stand up against any good Cab.

4/15/2018 - RonB Does not like this wine:

Had a metallic taste. Will try to return and not buy again.

4/15/2018 - RonB Does not like this wine:

Poored it down the drain

10/4/2016 - RonB wrote:

Hit of the night! Fully bodied. Soft, smooth tannins. Good dark fruit.

9/30/2014 - RonB wrote:

Hasn't turned to vinegar, but is highly oxidized. A real disappointment that this one didn't last. If you have any left, better drink fast.

6/7/2014 - RonB Likes this wine:

A great wine - Dark purple, full bodied. At this point, very smooth, soft tanins. Nose has a hint of chocolate. Dark fruit and long finish. Good with food or alone. Agree, should have bought more.

5/9/2014 - RonB Likes this wine:

Still drinking great! Gets better the longer it's open, though we couldn't wait. Whole bottle gone in less than 1 1/2 hrs.

Good black fruit, smooth creamy tannins, and long finish. Also went great with the chocolate tort cake.

Wish I had more.

5/3/2014 - RonB wrote:

Haut Mortefont

4/12/2014 - RonB Does not like this wine:

Liked very much in the past, but this bottle is past it's prime. Will try making it into syrup so it's not a total loss. Need to open any remaining in inventory.

4/7/2014 - RonB wrote:

We really enjoyed this one. Would buy again. Would also score higher for its class, as we are used to drinking more complex wine. Very good for the cost!

4/5/2014 - RonB wrote:

Slightly sweet. Not too long of a finish. MUST BE CHILLED.

3/8/2014 - RonB Does not like this wine:

Tried 2 bottles to make sure. This is one of the worst Zins out there. Reportly retails for $16. Don't pay $5

2/8/2014 - RonB wrote:

Baby Brunello. Earthy. Long finish

2/8/2014 - RonB wrote:

Good body. Initial taste is like a Zin up front. Tannic with a long finish. Drink with food.

1/25/2014 - RonB wrote:

Pazo Torrado is made by Terra de Asorei, which is an association of fifteen top growers who have banded together to produce the wine 'Pazo Torrado'. With their 173 acres of prime Albariño vineyards and combined experience and technological abilities, they are considered a force in the Galician wine industry. About Pazo Torrado 'Pazo' is a name for a 'manor house' in Galician. Pazo Torrado is a traditional manor house in the region. It was constructed in the second half of the 18th century, converted into the Galician "Museum of the Wine Routes", still maintains the components integrated in construction at its origin, such as the garden, the dovecote, the barn, the "patín" (exterior stairway) and the former "lareira" (traditional Galician kitchen).

1/12/2014 - RonB wrote:

This bottle is really a Treasure Cellars label

1/12/2014 - RonB wrote:

Heavy green pepper and earth tones. Long finish.

12/21/2013 - RonB wrote:

This is actually a Non Vintage - a blend of 3 yrs

10/11/2013 - RonB wrote:

Mine is not a Truluck.

9/14/2013 - RonB wrote:

Not a typical Pinotage. Very dark. Acidic. Dark blue fruit, Cherry, smoky, coffee. Have with BBQ meet. Good with anything chocolate, coffee, tiramisu.

8/15/2013 - RonB Likes this wine:

Lot of flavor, but not sweet.

5/5/2013 - RonB wrote:

Excellent. Soft, medium bodied. Alone, hints of oak and citrus. With food - calamari, saled, bread with spreads no citrus flavor showing through. Fully enjoyed, would buy again!

3/9/2013 - RonB Likes this wine:

Wow! Tart cherry flavor explodes in your mouth. Very complex and long finish.

3/9/2013 - RonB Likes this wine:

Vanilla on the nose. Very tart cherry.

3/5/2013 - RonB Likes this wine:

Big nose and flavor.

2/14/2013 - RonB wrote:

Bottles were inconsistent is this case. This bottle was really good. Still had lots of red fruit and smooth tannins. Really enjoyed with a steak.

2/14/2013 - RonB wrote:

Good. Had with steak. Probably at its peak, so start drinking the rest.

1/22/2013 - RonB wrote:

Nutty nose. Sweet, but not syrupy. Pair with cheeses.

1/26/2013 - RonB wrote:

Pair with pizza, pasta or red meat

1/22/2013 - RonB wrote:

Soft tannins & long finish. Jerome Quiot says it should keep for 10 yrs.

1/26/2013 - RonB wrote:

Not as good as the '08.

1/22/2013 - RonB wrote:

Good nose. Tons of flavor & good acid.

1/19/2013 - RonB Likes this wine:

Medium body. Initial tasting was like a zin. Went well with pork and mushroom gravy on mashed potatoes. Soft tanins, finish is not long. Would try again.

10/13/2012 - RonB wrote:

This bottle had medium body, with little fruit left. Short finish. Not as good as prior bottles. Given some of the other reviews, may be this bottle was off. Still have 5 left, may start drinking rather than holding.

9/30/2012 - RonB wrote:

Bold flavor. nice tannins, long finish - very nice. 50 yr old vines.

9/15/2012 - RonB wrote:

Medium body, some pepper. Good with burgers, etc

9/14/2012 - RonB wrote:

Some licorice. Has peaked, so don't save any longer

9/8/2012 - RonB wrote:

Smooth, soft tanins with good red fruit. Medium finish. Very enjoyable.

9/8/2012 - RonB wrote:

Didn't care for this one - metallic

9/3/2012 - RonB wrote:

Thin for a cab.

9/3/2012 - RonB wrote:

Good. More suttle than the Kirkland, but not as fruit forward.