5/8/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Dark fruit with a streak of acid. Well done. Paired with burgers and grilled veg.

4/30/2024 - wkasimer Does not like this wine:

No fruit left. Only acid.

4/29/2024 - wkasimer wrote:

There was not much at all in the glass, only slightly more on the nose. Was this too old perhaps? I was disappointed and surprised.

4/29/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Not as intense as a good condrieu, but has those similar stone fruit and almond notes.

4/29/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Hearty medium body, fruit that stays away from the “candied” flavors, savory. No funk at all. This a a great sipper but also with food, as it is not a light or shy rosé

4/24/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Medium + body dark fruit black pepper which developed in the glass

4/7/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

This is light in body and light in color. What I love most is the sage and other savory notes. There is fruit but it isn’t super juicy. This is a winner.

3/30/2024 - wkasimer Does not like this wine:

Had funk on it which I did t care for

3/30/2024 - wkasimer Does not like this wine:

This was dark yellow. Bruised apple on the palate and on the nose. Is it supposed to be like this?

3/29/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Doesn’t have the intensity of New Zealand, nor the grassiness of Sancerre. It is fine for a weeknight wine, but I could probably do a little better for a little higher price.

3/28/2024 - wkasimer wrote:

It’s fine. No rating because while I think it is a well made wine, I don’t think this grape is my fav. Low acid without other elements to lift it. It is savory without being saline. Not particularly aromatic

3/23/2024 - wkasimer Does not like this wine:

Was this flawed? I don’t think so. On the nose was lumberyard. on the palate there was zero fruit, grippy tannins and sharp acid. That’s it. It went down the sink.
This shouldn’t be over the hill for this wine, but perhaps there used to be fruit?

3/2/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Screaming intensity and yet the intensity was not from fruit. Spice? Minerality? It is well balanced and zippy. Glorious.

2/25/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Nose is vibrant indeed as noted in other comments. Nectarine, some tropical notes and salinity/minerality. Finish is a bit abrupt but a very enjoyable glass. Serve with poulet mafé yaaaaaas

Too bad South Africa has embroiled itself in idiotic claims at the UN. Can’t support this country until it’s head is back on straight.

2/11/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Dark cherry fruit. Herbs. Great as both a sipper and food, particularly za’atar

2/6/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Other comments spot on. Delicious with grilled lemony swordfish with green olives on fresh pasta. This wine has decent body. Well balanced.

2/3/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Fruit starting to mute while secondaries starting to reveal. Well balanced with fine tannin. The delicate spice from the wood paired beautifully with the cinnamon of our kibbe

2/2/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Stewed fruit, cocoa. Fine tannins. Even better night 2

1/31/2024 - wkasimer Does not like this wine:

Has typical characteristics of PN including some funk that is not my “jam”. Not poorly made, just not my fav.

1/22/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Medium to heavy mouth feel for a white. Acid medium/low, and wow on the floral character! Long finish.

1/17/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

I can’t believe this is the same grape as Pinot Grigio! There is some sweetness on this wine which I didn’t expect. Dark golden color. Great pairing with spice. Baked yellow apple. Lingering finish

1/14/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Compared to champagne, it’s darker, heavier, fruitier, less acidic, less bready. Is it fair to compare all sparklers to champagne? Baked yellow apple and not a lively mousse. Paired nicely with a spicy coconut fish dish.

1/13/2024 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Tannins super interesting. Quite present yet also fine. Fruit is dark and not at all jammy. Another comment here mentioned menthol, which I thought was rather odd, but after tasting I totally understood that. Definitely a food wine. Served with short rib ragu on gnocchi.

12/23/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Floral and light. The right level of sweet

12/23/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Bright and fruity without being over the top. Light to medium in body. It matched phenomenally with a big Turkey dinner

12/23/2023 - wkasimer Does not like this wine:

This didn’t resemble any viognier that I have had. It was boring and without character. It had no objectionable characteristics

12/21/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

I think I need to add this one to my list of favorite go to’s. Not wanting to add wordiiness to all of these fine reviews, I will chime in to say dark fruit yet with acid and very fine tenants in a long finish. Bravo.

12/18/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Intense acid, peachy, medium bodied. Loved it

12/16/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

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11/28/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

I was concerned that this would be over the hill, but NOPE. Retains the Syrah character well. Get dark fruit and leather but enough acid for good balance. Tannins still pronounced.

11/24/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Don’t get the searing fruit of condrieu but did get floral notes and lots of nuttiness. Slight bitter finish that compliments salty herbaceous food. Very nice

11/16/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Quite floral on the nose. Peach and white flowers on the palate. Minerality and a little bitter finish. Excellent with spicy Chinese food.

11/14/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Great on opening, and glorious day 2. Dark cherry fruit with vanilla. Oak is right there but doesn’t hit like a 2x4 for some reason.

11/14/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

This wine will have a spot in our wine rotation. Fruit forward, but not pushy, with earthy notes. Body is medium and heavier than I expected. Tannins and acid is balanced and muted

11/7/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Dark fruit without slapping you in the face, medium body, pencil shavings and a little tobacco. Fine tannins and balanced with acid.

11/3/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Not super complex but nice nonetheless. Medium body, yellow apple, some mineral notes.

10/26/2023 - wkasimer wrote:

The earth on the nose, for me, tipped into Bret category. It wasn’t quite as strong on the palate. I was hoping it would blow off, but it did not. There were other elements I enjoyed.

10/22/2023 - wkasimer Does not like this wine:

Was something wrong with my bottle? I know this is a good producer, and I like shiraz! There was nothing here but acid. I tried over two days.

10/22/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

I think we consumed this a little early. Dark fruit, balanced. Not much happening mid palate. We’ll try again over the course of a couple days.

10/22/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Such great QPR! Off dry with a bit of petrol. Acid balances the sweetness nicely. This was enjoyed with a Chinese chicken with cayenne dish.

10/22/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Quite herbaceous on the nose. The palate was a wee bit tart. I would like to try this selection with some age on it. Limes and tropical fruit.

10/22/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

It was not very fruity. What it had was citrus. Nice acid. I expected more bready notes.

10/22/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Other reviews here spot on. This bright and fruity delight was perfect with a glazed apple cake. We need more dessert wines in our lives!

10/22/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Dark muted fruit, smoky leather (tiny hint of Brett). Long finish. Fine tannins balanced with a bit of acid.

10/14/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

This is a keeper. Fresh pear and minerality. There is a creamy mouth feel, but no toasted oak flavors or aromas and definitely not buttery. Enough to make your front, mid palate and finish happy!

10/1/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Fruity with a little earth and some spicy bite, maybe incense. Medium mouth feel and solid acid.

10/1/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Lots of earth on the nose. It really is the first impression. Mouth feel is light. High acid without tartness. Is there a touch of sweetness? Maybe. Better with food than a stand alone.
Next night? Nothing left but acid.

9/25/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Super fruit with some nuttiness. This is a powerful humdinger. Generous mouth feel, a little oily. Could stand alone.

9/26/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Light in body. Cherries with acid which borders on tart. Earth on the nose and palate I expected a little heavier fruit.

9/23/2023 - wkasimer Likes this wine:

Very interesting Chardonnay. Frankly, doesn’t taste much like Chardonnay at all! wine searcher says it’s a blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, but the text sheet says 100% Chardonnay. Who to believe? All I know is that it’s delicious. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a blend, though. Maybe the unusual flavors come from sitting on lees.Something gave it that extra nutty zip.