I didn't care for it back in 2013. It was thin, flat, one noted, and not horribly exciting at all. Tasted like a bottle you bought at the drugstore for $10.99. So it sat in the cellar untouched, and I avoided it like the plaque for years opting for other selections I knew I would enjoy. Then came the feelings of guilt having spent the money on it, and perhaps let it sit too long. The first swirl since the better part of a decade had past brought decent appeal on the nose, purple color to nearly the rim, and a syrupy viscosity I wasn't expecting. First sip was enjoyable, and hit on a couple notes mainly berries, some leather, and spice. Fuck me, it didn't suck at all. What fear I had that I let an average wine waste away to vinegar subsided, and I felt like an idiot savant for turning a cold shoulder to it for years yielding a nice little Tuesday day off sipper.
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1/22/2020 - BiffTanninAz Likes this wine: 86 Points
I didn't care for it back in 2013. It was thin, flat, one noted, and not horribly exciting at all. Tasted like a bottle you bought at the drugstore for $10.99. So it sat in the cellar untouched, and I avoided it like the plaque for years opting for other selections I knew I would enjoy. Then came the feelings of guilt having spent the money on it, and perhaps let it sit too long. The first swirl since the better part of a decade had past brought decent appeal on the nose, purple color to nearly the rim, and a syrupy viscosity I wasn't expecting. First sip was enjoyable, and hit on a couple notes mainly berries, some leather, and spice. Fuck me, it didn't suck at all. What fear I had that I let an average wine waste away to vinegar subsided, and I felt like an idiot savant for turning a cold shoulder to it for years yielding a nice little Tuesday day off sipper.
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4/26/2019 - iamandyc wrote: 88 Points
Good Napa blend. Nothing amazing but enjoyable. Good depth for a 2011.
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8/19/2016 - lewisrise wrote: 90 Points
Nose of burnt raspberries and forest floor. Raspberry and vanilla with a medium finish. Great qpr
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7/10/2015 - yaCellar Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drinking really well. I like everything about it as a pizza wine, besides the ABV.
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1/9/2015 - erikjwithak Likes this wine: 88 Points
Really nice offering for the price. Raspberry fruit with vanilla and spice. Exceptionally food-friendly.
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