3/31/2024 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Still very drinkable but definitely on the downside. Needed a two hour decant but still improved in the glass.

3/20/2024 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Nose of vanilla. Smooth tannins. This has a long way to go and will continue to improve

1/30/2024 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Tight on opening...needs a couple hours before drinking. Solid balance but doesn't blow me away.

12/27/2023 - Winestache wrote:

Past it’s peak but still has some life. Don’t sit on this

11/10/2023 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Yum. This is an intense wine with big fruit front to back. Yet it is not overpowering the way many bombs can be. This will definitely become more special over the next 3-5 years.

7/4/2023 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Tremendous

7/2/2023 - Winestache wrote:

Corked. Too bad as others made me interested in this bottle. Oh well, we move on.

3/25/2023 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Wow! I expected this to be going downhill but this is the best Delectus that I've had in a while. No browning with vibrant color. Soft tannins with cherries and spice cabinet nose. Wish this wasn't my last.

11/24/2022 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Phenomenal. This is well outside the CT window but this bottle has not lost a thing. Hour decant and has great fruit. Opens up over the next couple hours.

9/7/2022 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Needs to open up and breath for at least an hour , then worth the wait.

5/23/2022 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Improving consistently.

4/21/2022 - Winestache Likes this wine:

There is potential here but needs more time. I will wait this one out.

2/14/2022 - Winestache Does not like this wine:

Borderline undrinkable.

12/25/2021 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Still showing very well. Blackberry and vanilla. 2 hour decant.

9/30/2021 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Outstanding. Think cherries.

9/1/2021 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Very solid CS. Fruit well balanced and showing very well right now. Will continue to improve.

8/17/2021 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Very unique.

8/2/2021 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Holding up extremely well.

5/3/2021 - Winestache Likes this wine:

To quote my wife, "Yummy." Still very young and likely good cellaring potential. Solid fruit with good balance.

3/27/2021 - Winestache Does not like this wine:

Sadly, I let too much dust accumulate on this one and it is far gone. A sad lesson learned very hard.

3/19/2021 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Very nice. Nose of tart cherries and a very balanced taste. Highly recommend.

3/2/2021 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Tremendous find. Solid fruit with clove on the finish and spice cabinet nose.

2/28/2021 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Still has life

2/20/2021 - Winestache Does not like this wine:

Disappointing at this point. Never really thrilled me, but not worth the effort.

1/21/2021 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Beautiful. Soft, mellow fruit and long finish.

12/4/2020 - Winestache Does not like this wine:

Really not good

10/5/2020 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Gorgeous wine. Rich, dark color and complete palate coater. Long finish.

9/11/2020 - Winestache Likes this wine:

What a great bottle of wine. Still has much life so I don’t buy the drinking window here. Unfortunately my last bottle. Leathery tannins perfectly balanced with blackberries and a long finish. I want another bottle—perhaps an auction find in the future.

5/4/2020 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Better than I had remembered. Won't win any prizes but a pleasant evening distraction.

5/1/2020 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Still a very fine wine after all of these years. Almost smoky in flavor with smooth tannins and a long finish. Last of a case, written with great sadness

3/30/2020 - Winestache Likes this wine:

A pleasant discovery for me. Unique spice nose--I can't quite place it. Strong and pleasant citrus and cherry flavor that immediately goes dry as a finish, but does not linger. I will definitely look for more of this.

3/24/2020 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Wow. I had no expectations for this due to the age, however this was a very pleasant surprise. Smooth as silk and possessing a long finish.

3/20/2020 - Winestache wrote:

Well past its peak. Waited too long

3/9/2020 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Excellent wine but very unique for a zin. Wouldn't have called it if I didn't already know. A mouth coater that has great depth and complexity without overwhelming fruit. 30 second finish. Vanilla in the nose. A very pleasant discovery. Should cellar well

2/13/2020 - Winestache wrote:

Needs a lot of time to open up but the tannins remain fairly harsh. Needs to pair with food. Hoping for some improvement

1/9/2020 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Vanilla custard , blackberry jam and pepper on the nose. Outstanding

10/16/2019 - Winestache wrote:

Enjoyable the first night with solid fruit but no staying power. Undrinkable 24 hours later.

10/9/2019 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Wow. Deep, rich, inky PS. This has the potential to age very well. I'll check back in a couple years.

9/10/2019 - Winestache Likes this wine:

An excellent find and one on which to linger. Nose of spice cabinet with wonderful balance. It will be interesting to see what aging does with this beauty.

8/27/2019 - Winestache Likes this wine:

PnP. Deep, full bodied. Notes of blackberry and granny smith apple; the complexity of this wine makes it very special. Very good now, however I expect this to continue to improve over time.

8/6/2019 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Still has life. Drink now.

4/10/2019 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Pleased to report that there is still some life here. Definitely past peak for has pleasant balance of blackberry and earth notes. Always pleasant to dig something out that surprises.

4/1/2019 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Warm with deeply set fruit. Plum and dark cherry. Young but bold. Should have many more years.

3/1/2019 - Winestache Likes this wine:

A really pleasant discovery in a grape that is new to me. Soft tannins and fruit depth without coming across as sweet. Very different and I am very ready to open again.

2/7/2019 - Winestache wrote:

Right now this is best described as “meh.” Lacks solid fruit after one hour with slight bitter finish. Hoping it will develop more tomorrow. This is an experiment outside my normal comfort zone of regions.

2/5/2019 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Continues to be excellent.

12/25/2018 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Outstanding product of aging. Balanced with supple tannins in the background after an hour decanting. Still much to give here and clearly at its peak.

12/10/2018 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Big, smooth fruit. Mouthwatering with blackberries and dark cherries.

10/23/2018 - Winestache Likes this wine:

Not very interesting when first open. Second night it fully came to fruition. A pleasant surprise.

10/18/2018 - Winestache Likes this wine:

A bit past peak but still has much to offer. Good fruit remains and soft, long finish. Drink soon.