March 19, 2014 - This wine is a great value for $10 and you can find it pretty easily (at least here in NJ). Yes, we are admittedly big fans of Charles Smith since visiting his tasting room in Walla Walla last July!
November 1, 2013 - blossoms late day 2, effusive syrah notes of black cherry on nose, while the cab shows more on palate...
August 21, 2013 - I like this syrah cab blend. very easy drinker
June 22, 2013 - Violet red.
Fruity nose with dark and aggressive aromas. M+ size.
In the mouth this is a typical dark-fruity style wine with an add-on of chewy, un-refined and little bitter tannins. Quite agreeable and even if not so fancy, would do well with a BBQ.
At KLM Lounge, Schiphol Airport.
December 29, 2012 - Like this better than smith's 2010 cab. The blend has a more balanced creaminess to it. Easy drinking with just enough substance.
December 2, 2012 - A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium bodied red blend, with cherry, blueberry, with a spicy finish, good QPR, cool label.
September 15, 2012 - Cherry on the nose. Full bodied and an elegant wine. Shared a bottle with friends at dinner.
PURA VIDA!
August 1, 2012 - A very nice bottle of wine. Starts out very bright with lots of berry on the nose and palate. After a few hours of decanting the flavors deepen to dark berry with a hint of chocolate. A nice wine for the price and easy to drink with a little airing.
July 22, 2012 - Good blend. Currant, blackberry, plum. Chocolate, cola, anise. PNP--let it breathe a little. Fairly soft and jammy on the finish.
July 20, 2012 - Wonderful cocoa notes, powerful for the price.