1/9/2018 - jeward wrote:

Purchased at a restaurant. Served too warm, so the wine was more boozy than it should have been. Excellent value. Well structured. Great balance. Almost like a big Californian or Australian wine. Lots of fruit and alcohol.

11/18/2017 - jeward Likes this wine:

Very smooth black fruit forward on the palette with a long finish. Well balanced acidity and tannins.

2/17/2017 - jeward Likes this wine:

Dark inky color - doesn't look like a Pinot noir. Absolutely fantastic integration of fruit alcohol and tannins. So we'll structured that I wouldn't have picked this as a Pinot in a blind tasting. I will definitely buy this again.

11/21/2015 - jeward wrote:

Suggested at a restaurant. Absolutely delicious. Spicy on the palette with a licorice finish.

11/12/2015 - jeward Likes this wine:

We bought this bottle on the recommendation of our local wine shop. Dark ruby in color, with rich plum flavors, and a surprisingly smooth finish. We were pleasantly surprised by the high quality of this wine. We'll definitely purchase this again.

6/28/2015 - jeward wrote:

Decent light Rose'. Good for drinking outside in the summer. Crisp, refreshing wine with berry and fruit on the nose.

11/21/2014 - jeward Likes this wine:

Typical big Michael David wine. Tasted more like a Zin. If you told me it was a cab I wouldn't have believed it. Vanilla on the nose. Jammy finish with loads of vanilla. A great drink but don't expect a cab when you open this.

5/19/2014 - jeward wrote:

Deep dark red color. Cherry on the nose. Cherry, currants, and minty flavor, with a long, peppery oak finish. Delicious, well balanced wine.

4/27/2014 - jeward wrote:

Terrific pinot blanc - aromas of honeysuckle, with rich vanilla on the palette. Excellent balance of fruit and citrus, with a long smooth finish.

12/7/2013 - jeward wrote:

Used for mulling

5/29/2013 - jeward wrote:

This has turned exceedingly sweet as it has aged.

5/19/2013 - jeward wrote:

Ruby red color. Aromas of candied cherries. Flavors of dried red fruit, with a raisiny finish. Delicious. I had stored this in our climate controlled cellar for the last ten years. It could have lasted another ten.

5/24/2013 - jeward wrote:

Terrific Chardonnay. Fruity nose, with flavors of pear and apple. Warm, buttery finish.

5/23/2013 - jeward wrote:

Golden color. Apples, with a hint of oak on the pallet.

5/26/2013 - jeward wrote:

Excessive sweetness

5/10/2013 - jeward wrote:

Still too early. I have another bottle. I'm interested to see how this will evolve. Decanted for 1 hour (thanks everyone for the comments suggesting this). Wine displayed a little fruit but a lot of tannin. Too tight.

5/10/2013 - jeward wrote:

Fruity, floral aroma. Flavors of pear, with a hint of vanilla and oak.

5/3/2013 - jeward wrote:

Flavors of peach and apple, with a slight peppery finish

4/27/2013 - jeward wrote:

QPR Winner. Highly acidic wine, with citrusy aroma and citrus and mineral flavors. Definitely a shellfish wine

4/27/2013 - jeward wrote:

Black cherry on the nose. Cherry on the palette with cocoa on the finish. An excellent New Zealand Pinot. Well balanced with a little extra fruit

4/26/2013 - jeward wrote:

Floral nose, with flavors of melon and honey, without being too sweet.

4/26/2013 - jeward wrote:

Cherry on the nose, with a supple cherry and spice finish.

4/25/2013 - jeward wrote:

This bottle was a little sweeter than the others. Maybe an age issue, or maybe bottle variation.

4/9/2013 - jeward wrote:

Creamy, buttery chard, with a finish of pear and apple.

2/18/2013 - jeward wrote:

Starts with flavors of green apple and pear. Finishes with a hint of mellon. Solid Oregonian Pinot Gris

2/5/2013 - jeward wrote:

Citrus and minerals

1/12/2013 - jeward wrote:

Nothing special. It makes for a good bottle at a party. No one is going to complain, but no one is going to remember it either.

1/11/2013 - jeward wrote:

Excellent everyday red. Full bodied with flavors of black fruit and a hint of vanilla and pepper on the finish.

1/4/2013 - jeward wrote:

Full flavored Zin. Black fruit on the nose. Fruity/Jammy flavor. I served it at 63ish degrees to cut back on the alcohol. This would have been too much at room temperature,

3/22/2013 - jeward wrote:

Aromas of dark fruit and mint. Long smooth finish

3/8/2013 - jeward wrote:

This reminds me of a poor man's (but still delicious) D66. Ginormous fruit forward wine. Aromas of dark fruit and spice leads to flavors of blackberry and currant. This wine is a steal at this price.

3/1/2013 - jeward wrote:

Deep ruby color. Plum, Blackberry, and Oak

2/22/2013 - jeward Likes this wine:

Fruity and tannic, with a big peppery finish. Classic Cabernet Franc produced by a top notch winery.

2/15/2013 - jeward wrote:

Well made and well balanced, but a little light for a Willamette Pinot.

3/2/2013 - jeward wrote:

This wine is much weaker than previous vintages. Maybe they are taking advantage of their popularity by bottling too much. It's no longer the value it once was.

4/20/2013 - jeward Likes this wine:

Decanted for 1 hour. Dark fruit on the nose. Blackberry, cherry, and vanilla on the palette. Well constructed, with a long silky finish. Delicious. This will only get better with time.

4/2/2013 - jeward wrote:

Terrific Zin. Vanilla and cherry on the nose. Cherry, oak and spices on the palette. Long spicy finish. I will definitely buy this again.

3/31/2013 - jeward wrote:

Solid Pinot. Fruit forward with flavors of atone fruit, especially cherries. Plenty of tannins and acidity to balance out the finish.

3/16/2013 - jeward wrote:

Terrifically balanced wine. Fruit forward, plenty of tannins - will age well for years. Nice acidity to balance the fruit.

2/13/2013 - jeward wrote:

Light bodied wine. Berries on the palette. Strong note of cherries on the long finish. Solid Tuscany.

2/11/2013 - jeward wrote:

Smooth,medium body wine. Well balanced fruit and tannins. Long, silky finish.

2/9/2013 - jeward wrote:

Weak nose, not too much flavor. Just kind of there...

2/2/2013 - jeward Likes this wine:

Opened and decanted for 30 minutes. Inky color. Nose of banana, violet, with a little yeast. Big flavor - chewy, fruity on the palette. Long finish. This is a keeper if you can find a bottle.

1/18/2013 - jeward wrote:

Fruit & spice on the nose. Light bodied, with cherry and spices on the palette. Clean fruity finish.

1/13/2013 - jeward wrote:

Terrific wine, fruity but well balanced. I'm sure I couldn't identify all of the grapes in this blend, bit I will definitely purchase gain.

12/23/2012 - jeward wrote:

Used it for mulled wine.

12/10/2012 - jeward wrote:

Fruit on the nose and palette still lots of tannin. Interesting blend of fruit from the Grenache and structure from the syrah. I'll definitely try it again. .

12/9/2012 - jeward wrote:

Cherry on the nose. Notes of fruit, and pepper on the palette, with a hint of tobacco on the finish. This is a solid cab franc.

12/9/2012 - jeward wrote:

This bottle did not age well. Kind of funky. This isn't nearly as good as it was a year ago. I would only purchase this again if I was going to drink within a month or two of purchase.

12/8/2012 - jeward wrote:

Terrific wine. Fruit and leather on the pallet. Smoky nose.