9/7/2021 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

Very primary to begin but evolves nicely. Really lovely.

8/8/2021 - bgjenkins wrote:

Great Pinot. I think it’s at it’s peak now - another year or so and it will fade (I think). Had it with filet and bearnaise and it was fantastic.

2/21/2021 - bgjenkins wrote:

Winemaker Notes:
There’s a rush of red currants, fruitcake, cinnamon
candies, and black truffle flavors across the palate.
The texture is fine and complete and essence of
tobacco leaf, minerals, and salted caramel glide
across the lush fresh finish.

50% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot, 23%, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot.

12/13/2020 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

Great wine. Enjoyed it with some socially distanced friends with a big steak. No real tasting notes - but as others have said, it is young. We decanted for a solid 2 hours. Fairly primary, but like most Cliff Lede's should be better from here.

11/15/2020 - bgjenkins wrote:

Not past it’s prime. Honeysuckle and apple. No evidence of oak - stainless or concrete. Reminded me why I like Chardonnay. Excellent paired with rockfish - glad I have another bottle.

4/17/2020 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

Nice cremant. Drank it with food and was in a rush so no formal tasting notes. Got notes of yeast, apple and a little citrus. Nice for the money.

3/8/2020 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

Jam, spiced cherry pie on the nose. Cherry on the taste as well. Needed to open up - very tight, relaxed a little after 30 minutes. Nice wine, typical Failla style.

1/12/2020 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

Lots of cherry. Whiff of alcohol. PNP. Slight concord but in a good way. A little oak.

9/8/2019 - bgjenkins wrote:

Very tannic and grippy. Evolves over time. Nice QPR.

7/28/2019 - bgjenkins wrote:

Always a great summer grilling wine. Well enjoyed with friends. Fruit forward but holds up to smoke well.

6/8/2019 - bgjenkins wrote:

I really enjoyed this. Getting towards the end of if it's prime in my eyes - maybe 2-3 years left and really quite nice. A lot of apple and some meyer lemon.

4/10/2019 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

Surprisingly good for the price point. A little on the sweet side and definitely very light.

4/10/2019 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

Had with pork chops and mac and cheese with gruyere. Was absolutely fantastic. Nice mouth feel and acidity with a touch of salinity. Really enjoyed this one.

4/7/2019 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

Good - but way too young. Lots of fruit but very tight still. Not tannic, just too tight and too young. Give it another 2-3 years.

12/4/2018 - bgjenkins wrote:

Straw, passion fruit without the zing. Low acidity compared to other sauvingon blancs.

11/22/2018 - bgjenkins wrote:

Great Thanksgiving wine. Lots of honey suckle and acidity. Awesome.

9/6/2018 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

Very good. Had it with a Ribeye. Licorice and leather were very heavy. Really nice.

9/4/2018 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

The wine looks garnet colored. The legs are fast. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like blackberry, blueberry, fig, dust and alcohol/hot. It tastes like strawberry, blackberry, red currant and clove. The body is light/medium. The wine has bright texture. The wine finishes short. The wine has medium acidity.

8/21/2018 - bgjenkins Does not like this wine:

I think this may be a decent wine but it's not really to my taste. It has an interesting mouth feel - it reminds me of an especially acidic (electric?) Riesling. Not in taste at all, but almost slightly effervescent. My wife seems to enjoy it and I don't think it's the wine as much as it's me.

8/12/2018 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

Smells of sugar cane and lots of fruit. Dry but with a sweet smell. Lots of acidity. Very nice!

10/23/2017 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

Great wine. Big cab but a lot of minerality.

8/20/2017 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

Great wine - but still a little too early to drink. Needs about 45 minutes to really settle down, but strong berry aromas. Still very tannic but this will age well.

3/11/2017 - bgjenkins Likes this wine:

Currently my top Napa Cab. The nose on this is crazy intense. Notes of cassis and blackberry are prominent. Strong tannins as well; this may be better in 5 years but it is fantastic now with a nice ribeye.