6/10/2023 - RusisWine wrote:

Cherry, dark fruits with great legs. Needs more time to blow of big fruits.

12/28/2022 - RusisWine wrote:

First bad Kistler. Tasted like a premox burgundy!

12/16/2022 - RusisWine wrote:

Light amber clear tone from this first edition of Sori Tildin. Dried meet, sweet nose with fruit commensurate 52 year old wine. Not the wine of the night but maximum respect from everyone.

2/19/2022 - RusisWine wrote:

Found this back in the cellar and popped it for fun. Golden color with raisins and honey on the nose. A great old lady past her time but fun nonetheless.

1/16/2022 - RusisWine wrote:

Dark yellow golden color and sadly affected by premox. Have had this issue with Leflaive in this era more than once.

6/14/2021 - RusisWine wrote:

Dark fruits and opaque clarity for this very fruit forward wine. Alcohol is high but blows off and balanced with the big berries. Not sure how this will develop over time; potential for it to be awkward.

6/8/2021 - RusisWine wrote:

First bottle of wine purchased on my wine journey. $7.99 from Trader Joe’s. LOL. Hints of berries on the nose with light weight feel and bits of sediment despite clear color. Tannins have weathered but fruit remains. Surprised that this has survived. A pleasure to drink this early Cali can. Only 12.5% alcohol, almost like a beer.

5/22/2021 - RusisWine wrote:

Red and fall colors at the rim. Clear with modest sediment at end of pour. Decanted for 1 hour and had balance youthful approach. Berries and res fruits in balance weight. A pre-Parker non-fruitbomb beauty.

5/22/2021 - RusisWine wrote:

Youthful appearance with modest legs. Crystal clear. Powerful nose of berries and hints of cinnamon and spices. Great finish with ample longevity in the glass. Fantastic post pandemic wine!

5/22/2021 - RusisWine wrote:

Bright lemon color with youthful crisp look. Needed time to open amd then had great balance of acidity and buttery weight. Variety of citrus on the nose.

5/10/2021 - RusisWine wrote:

Balanced and great cherries, dark berries. Tannins moderate and drinking nicely. Superior to Napanook!

5/5/2021 - RusisWine wrote:

Clear brick and ruby color to edge. Blew off dust after some decanting and then wonderful length and solid black berries. Drinking great right now.

4/25/2021 - RusisWine wrote:

Ruby red to the edge with moderate legs. After two hours of decanting still needed 2 more.

4/25/2021 - RusisWine wrote:

Dark and red to the rim despite age. Sweetness and great length with balanced dark fruits. No obvious tannic bite but structured. Lovely wine drinking great. Decanted for 3 hours.

4/25/2021 - RusisWine wrote:

PreMox with dark yellow cooler and oily nose. Opened second bottle and was fine.

3/18/2021 - RusisWine wrote:

Eucalyptus on the nose with sweet follow. Lovely California candy.

11/16/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Sweetness all the way around! Dark fruits with eucalyptus nose. Weighty on the palate and strong finish. Drinking well right now.

11/13/2020 - RusisWine Likes this wine:

Floral nose with hints of traces of raspberries. Light attack but lingers in a lovely manner on the finish. Smooth and drinkable. Great value.

8/30/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Massive fruit despite 3 hours of decanting. Moderate tannins balanced out the dark berries and fruit. Lovely CA!

8/30/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

2 hours of decanting. Balanced fruit with dark berries and plums.

8/30/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

No early decanting. Beautiful balance and ample fruit still evident. Black cherries and cassis. Drinking wonderfully.

8/30/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Lemon and refreshing acidity.

8/30/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Floral nose with a hint of dried fruit. Novelty wine everyone enjoyed trying.

8/30/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Crisp with hints of lemon and pears. Strong finish with great weight.

8/29/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Light straw cooor with citrus nose. Sharp acidity but mitigated with good length and fresh fruit. Cut through appetizers so good with food. Refreshing and good value.

8/13/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Fresh cherries and raspberries on the palate. Medium weight with moderate length.

8/11/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Tons of fruit with structured acidity still evident. Blackberrries, cherries and casis. Good length and moderate weight with some sediment evident. Last bottle was dried fruit and this one was a pleasure and would have lasted longer.

8/2/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Solid Chablis with bring straw color. Honey on the nose with moderate length. Drink now!

7/28/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Gift for Chuck Carmone

7/14/2020 - RusisWine Likes this wine:

Golden color with full bodied weight. As it warmed up, lemons, citrus was evident. Buttery on the palate. Drink now.

7/14/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Wonderful freshness with berries and plums. Good structure despite limited noticeable tanin. A pleasure to drink.

7/11/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Perfect bottle in mag to share with friends on a hot afternoon at a horse show. Enjoy body to more than a fun drink. Great value.

7/5/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Sweet and balanced on the finish. A lovely everyday wine.

7/4/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Cherry and dark fruit. Medium body with good length.

6/28/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Beautiful red coloring with strawberry and raspberry nose. Great weight and strong length in the finish. A wonderful aperitif.

6/26/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Beautiful strawberry red and powerful rose.

5/30/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Lovely golden color with hints of oak on the attack.

5/24/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Dark fruits, raspberries and blackberries, in the nose. A bit of tannin on the attack and then great length with a bit of dryness. Color was dark ruby red. Drinking nicely.

5/23/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Corked! After a day some of the cork blew of and stated showing signs of a nice CA cab!

5/20/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Berries and red fruit but a bit hot on the finish.

5/16/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Dark fruit on the nose and in the mouth. Muted tannins but good length. Drinking now!

5/15/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Corked. First one of the batch.

5/9/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Blackberries on the nose with auburn red to the rim. Great viscosity and weight. Berries in the palet with great length on the finish. Not a fruit bomber and sophisticated to taste. Still drinking great.

5/8/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Golden in color with great clarity and legs. Lemons and melon balancing out acidity. Fresh to drink and moderate length. Enjoying this now.

5/4/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Balanced with good acidity and fruit. Fresh bit ready to drink now.

4/27/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Would benefit from decanting. Lovely fruit and sweetness and good tannins. Fresh fruit and moderate length.

4/26/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Golden color with good weight and length. Alcohol on the bit high side and noticeable and not fully balanced by fruit.

4/26/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Decanted for two hours and was singing. At its best now.

4/21/2020 - RusisWine wrote:

Fresh bottle with floral sweet nose. Balanced alcohol and good length. Drinking great.

4/20/2020 - RusisWine Does not like this wine:

Slightly corked and dried fruit palate. Trying a second bottle to see if this is a one off.