9/11/2022 - dstraub wrote:

One of the worst aging wines we have ever had from Chimney Rock.

7/20/2022 - dstraub wrote:

Total garbage, loaded with mega purple. Would actually do well on top of pancakes as a replacement for syrup, which it is.

1/15/2022 - dstraub wrote:

Definitely has mega purple in it, similar to anything from Caymus. Add the syrup to chase the ratings but the wine tastes closer to a port.

1/30/2021 - dstraub wrote:

It wasn't terrible, but it just happened to follow a Williams Selyem 2012 Eastside Neighbors pinot that was incredible.

9/15/2019 - dstraub wrote:

Still very young, would recommend giving this another 5 years of age.

7/27/2019 - dstraub wrote:

This one surprised me - still has a few more years on it and it is full bodied and has a great finish.

7/23/2019 - dstraub wrote:

Tasted at the winery - very good.

6/20/2019 - dstraub wrote:

Not a fan of this one - almost tasted like it was carbonated. Perhaps a bad bottle since most other wines from Failla have been great.

4/14/2019 - dstraub wrote:

This is a great wine, probably just now coming into its prime. Probably has another 5-7 years on it, but is really good now.

3/17/2019 - dstraub wrote:

The amount of brett in this wine is overwhelming.

10/28/2018 - dstraub wrote:

Very good wine, will definitely improve with age. Well balanced and I would highly recommend this one.

4/22/2018 - dstraub wrote:

Really good bottle of wine.

4/22/2018 - dstraub wrote:

Tannins are still very firm, may need another couple of years.

4/8/2018 - dstraub wrote:

A great wine that seems to be in its prime.

4/8/2018 - dstraub wrote:

We were surprised by the amount of tannin the wine has given its age. This is a really good wine that could probably go another 5 years for even more enjoyment.

2/18/2018 - dstraub wrote:

Good wine, lots of oak. My gut is that is could use another 3-4 years to reach it's peak.

12/24/2017 - dstraub wrote:

Past its prime? Excellent nose, had no fruit at all.

11/26/2017 - dstraub wrote:

May be past its prime.

11/19/2017 - dstraub wrote:

Terribly made wine.

10/3/2017 - dstraub wrote:

I think this will end up being a good wine, but I believe I opened it about 5 years too early. A little clunky but I think it has a lot of potential once the tannins subside a bit.

9/16/2017 - dstraub wrote:

Very young, will try again in 2 years.

4/10/2017 - dstraub wrote:

Very young, but should pay off nicely if cellared another 5-10 years.

3/6/2017 - dstraub wrote:

Drank this a bit young, but we were surprised how good it was.

3/6/2017 - dstraub wrote:

Very nice after a little age.

2/26/2017 - dstraub wrote:

Great wine, probably could still age another 3-5 years.

2/19/2017 - dstraub wrote:

Great wine, seems like it is in its prime.

1/2/2017 - dstraub wrote:

Mega purple loaded = syrup

11/23/2016 - dstraub wrote:

Appeared to be in its peak. if you have one or more, drink up! Awesome wine.

10/23/2016 - dstraub wrote:

very oaky, almost too much oak.

10/23/2016 - dstraub wrote:

too sweet for all of us

6/22/2016 - dstraub wrote:

Crap wine -- overextracted and loaded with mega purple. Glad its my last bottle.

6/12/2016 - dstraub wrote:

Too much mega purple making it too sweet. I rated it an 80, other non-wine drinkers (who love sweet wines) loved it, so I gave it a 85.

2/29/2016 - dstraub wrote:

I'm sorry to contradict so many other opinions on here, but this wine is total crap. It is so doctored up that you really can't tell whether or not its a port or a cab. I would really love to see an ingredient statement from the winemaker, as there are so many chemical and color additives to this wine that it makes it undrinkable with food. Most of our group thought it tasted like crap, except for one member who only likes sweet dessert wines. Unfortunately I have 5 more.

2/29/2016 - dstraub wrote:

Excellent wine, drinking great now and should age well over the next 5 years.

2/29/2016 - dstraub wrote:

For the price, this is excellent.

2/5/2016 - dstraub wrote:

An excellent balanced chardonnay.

8/31/2015 - dstraub wrote:

Very good now, but will likely get a lot better over the next 3 years.

8/14/2015 - dstraub wrote:

This is an excellent wine for this price.

7/31/2015 - dstraub wrote:

This is opening up very nicely.

2/5/2015 - dstraub wrote:

Syrup at its best.

1/6/2015 - dstraub wrote:

This was perhaps the best ACVV Cab that we've had. Glad we have several more.

12/23/2014 - dstraub wrote:

One of the best Zins I've had in several years.

11/26/2014 - dstraub wrote:

Wasn't very impressive, appeared really closed.

11/20/2014 - dstraub wrote:

This one surprised us, it was a lot better than we anticipated. A great value.

11/20/2014 - dstraub wrote:

Getting better with age.

10/29/2014 - dstraub wrote:

Excellent wine value.

10/17/2014 - dstraub wrote:

Decanted for two hours and this one opened up and was just awesome.

9/11/2014 - dstraub wrote:

Very hard to taste anything but wood.

8/29/2014 - dstraub wrote:

I'm guessing that Caymus is a big fan of Mega Purple -- which would explain the color and the sweetness of this wine. It definitely doesn't taste like a cab.

8/4/2014 - dstraub wrote:

A really good cabernet...