2/14/2014 - blindfold7 wrote:

Not as wowed by this cab as I thought I would be for the price. Continued to open up slightly from decanting but had a very dusty berry taste and still seemed tight. Tried again the next day and just didn't open up as nicely as I would have hoped.

1/10/2014 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Looks thin but has great pinot flavor!

3/2/2013 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Great blend, light and crisp would be perfect with a light fish on a hot summer day.

2/15/2013 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Incredible, better than the 2003 vintage so happy we have another!

2/9/2013 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Good balance of oak an butter.

12/28/2012 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Fruity pairs well with food not a very dry long finish but good lush fruit flavor on the front end.

12/7/2012 - blindfold7 wrote:

Super smooth great flavor, wish I had more :(

10/23/2012 - blindfold7 Does not like this wine:

Did not enjoy very lack luster blend flavors didn't mix well.

10/20/2012 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Incredibly smooth from the first sip, a little jammy at the beginning but opened up great as we let it sit longer and became very well balanced. So glad we have two more!

10/11/2012 - blindfold7 Does not like this wine:

Not my kind of chard especially with the high price tag. Very tart and acidic, I actually enjoyed it much more the second day after sitting and mellowing out a bit.

9/28/2012 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Really enjoyed earthy with hints of blackberries and spice, opened up nicely as it sit a little.

8/30/2012 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Really really enjoyed this Pinot from the lower end of the roessler selections. Cherries to the nose very well balanced smooth finish. Hope to buy more!

8/23/2012 - blindfold7 wrote:

Really enjoyed the wine subtle flavors not too buttery or oaky very smooth.

8/12/2012 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Really really enjoyed this bottle so glad we have another!

8/9/2012 - blindfold7 wrote:

Great rose blend for a hot summer day definitely buying more!

6/16/2012 - blindfold7 wrote:

Drank along side the 2008 la encantada. This was the better bottle more smooth opened up nicely.

6/16/2012 - blindfold7 wrote:

Drank along side the 2007 la encantada. You could definitely tell this was the younger bottle much more tight definitely can sit a little longer. More of a fruity Pinot.

6/5/2012 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Couldn't agree more with other reviews great zin for the price, slight jam but not overpowering with a hint of pepper.

6/4/2012 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Read the reviews and put it through Vinturi into decanter and let it sit for 30-45 min before having. Definitely continued to open up nicely as we drank. Not fruit forward nice smooth silky balance as it opened up with soft tannins.

5/1/2012 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

I really, really enjoyed this and found it to be very well balanced and crisp. Great with fish!

5/10/2012 - blindfold7 Does not like this wine:

Does not live up to the Gary Farrell name, tart and jammy drinks like a $20 bottle not $40 which we paid.

4/4/2012 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Really enjoyed great rates of cherry and drank immediately as others suggested.

4/13/2012 - blindfold7 Does not like this wine:

Not a fan very acidic, no oak or butter. Good for a chard drinker that likes it non oaky could see it be nice and crisp on a hot summer day for the right palette.

2/27/2012 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Decent for what it is, inexpensive Cab. Nose of blackberry, and a hint of mint. On the plate ripe blackberry, hint of oak.

2/3/2012 - blindfold7 wrote:

Not bad for the price, decent zin with smoky jammy flavors.

2/5/2012 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Creamy texture with a jammy taste. Very good.

1/7/2012 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Great dark color, berries on the nose. Smoky, okay and berry taste. Definitely worth it for being under $10.

1/1/2012 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Great aromas of jam, very much enjoyed it. Blackberries. jammy start with a smokey finish. So glad I got 2, I'll be saving the other and letting it age a little but definitely worth a try if you like Syrah!

10/30/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Very much enjoyed and will have again. Went great with braised short ribs. Great deep dark color, smells of toasted hazelnut and tastes of blackberries.

10/21/2011 - blindfold7 wrote:

Agree with many of the other reviews, very light and a bit too smokey for my liking. It was decent but felt as though it was over priced compared to others in that price range.

10/3/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Soft fruity and round, very much enjoyed it with some lasagna, actually drank at least half the bottle before the lasagna was done that's how much we liked it :)

9/9/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Loved this Chardonnay, great combination of oaky, butter and extermely smooth. I'll be getting more for sure!

9/2/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

This wine was fantastic, paired with mushroom risotto and filet. Tastes of bluberry and plum with a hint of pepper. Very flavorful and a great earthy spicy smell.

8/22/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Decent Chard, I couldn't agree more with the previous reviews. Not a lot in the way of fruit, some hints of oak, butter and vanilla but none overbearing or prominent. We got this as a wtso or woot deal, so only paid about $15 a bottle I would say it's worth that price but not much more.

7/30/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

I very much enjoyed this glass of wine with some tilapia. Not my typical big oaky Chardonnay but light with subtle citrus flavors and very complimentary to my fish. Great summer wine!

7/15/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

I was saving this for a few years for a big event and decided to have it for my birthday this year! Just as great as i remember tasting it, went awesome with the lobster stuffed cod I had for dinner. Great oaky chard, with hints of vanilla and pear. Can't wait for another!

6/2/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

I really enjoyed this Rose, one of the best I've ever had. As many of the other reviewers stated, strong scents and tatses of strawberry with a nice crisp finish. Great for the red wine drinker on a hot summer day!

5/11/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Good pinot, tastes of cherries and black berries. Open up very nicely as it continued to breath.

4/26/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

The previous review was pretty spot on, enjoyed it with a little garlic chicken pasta dish. Taste of honey and melon. Very much enjoyed!

4/24/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Had with pork, earthy, cinnamon and cherries very good!

4/8/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Very well balanced, foresty, earthy scents with a nice splash of spice to the taste.

3/12/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Deep, dark fruit and brooding intensity, nice balance.

3/10/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Decent blend for the price, definitely jammy with fruit forward. I enjoyed it!

3/6/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

I don't have great notes on this, but definitely very much enjoyed it. Opened up very nicely after being decanted for a little over an hour.

2/28/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Really enjoyed this bottle, first sip was really good but as it opened up it became great! Very flavorful hints of berries and cedar, nice and smooth, good buy!

2/26/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Very enjoyable...apple and melon taste up front with a nice oaky/buttery finish but not too overwhelming. Very much the way I like a CA chardonnay.

2/9/2011 - blindfold7 Does not like this wine:

Not my kind of Chardonnay, very citrusy and sweet...no buttery or oaky finish which I enjoy in a Chard.

2/5/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

I got this wine for a good deal on wtso.com, I have had Dutton Pinot Noirs that I really enjoyed so I figured I'd try the Chardonnay. It was very enjoyable with some homemade mac n cheese. Aromas of citrius and pear, light on the plate with vanilla and apple to the taste and nice subtle oaky/buttery finish. I can definitely see it being very enjoyable and refreshing on a hot summer day.

2/3/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Great color, blackberry flavor with a hint of pepper. Earthy layers of leather and mushroom with a slight tannic grip. Great bottle of wine!

2/1/2011 - blindfold7 Likes this wine:

Light in color, flora smell. Very fruit forward with hints of berries and light spice finish. Very enjoyable pinot, but overpriced for lack of flavor and depth.