October 23, 2011 - Pretty decent. Definitely starting to lose the fruit, but still enjoyable.
September 4, 2011 - Probably past it's optimal drinking point. Still has some red fruit on the nose. The color is still bright, no noticeable color variation. Something just missing on the palette. All signs point to past it's prime.
May 25, 2011 - Long finish great pairing with lamb and gorgonzola. Great dark fruit and well balanced oak. Maybe we drank it kinda late but it was definitely still killer.
December 30, 2009 - Still some life left on this, with well integrated dark fruit flavors that are complimented by herbs and heat after about 30-45 minutes of air.
August 2, 2009 - full bodied dark inky wine with well integrated tannins; very smooth drinking, rich dark berry & cassis notes
May 25, 2009 - Nice deep dark color, full nose of dark berries and cherry, dark berries on the palate with mild tannins, well balanced acidity and heat.
January 18, 2009 - Subdued round nose. Spicy, solid full fruit on the palate.
January 5, 2009 - Big nose - loads of fruit. Like a field of super ripe berries. Floral notes. But fairly complex and interesting. After it had been open awhile, it gave a whiff of gun flint/minerality.
On the palate the wine showed very well. Full but not flashy or overdone. Firm, integrated tannins, medium acidity.
Almost creamy weight in the mouth. Medium finish (its weakest point). Chocolate notes later on. Really gave it up.
Decanted from magnum.
September 27, 2008 - Tried alone and with brunch (maple sausage, peppers, and eggs). Left open for about 20m. On the nose lots of dark fruit and some heat, slight oak in the background. I would have expected more cab-like characteristics based on the blend, but this is more syrah-zin like. On the tongue lots of dark berry, considerable pepper, and a bit og tobacco. Again, surprised that there is not more obvious cab influence here, especially the oak which seems nearly absent. Holds up well to mild-medium spice. Enjoyed quite a bit. This was a gift, so I can't speak to price, but I would have to agree that $50 is too much for this wine. $30, yeah maybe.
July 11, 2008 - Lots of aroma and flavor to start, but falls apart quickly becoming disorganized and musty. Alcohol is not well integrated and stands out in the palate, but the rest of the palate is well (but not overdone) extracted dark fruit with some licorice and coffee. I believe this is Cabernet Sauvignon based. Fairly tannic, a little bit "wild."