12/4/2023 - comnsense wrote:

- Brick color with fast forming legs.

11/22/2023 - comnsense Likes this wine:

First tasting was not impressive. On second day it had much mord body and was smoother. It was a good value.

8/17/2023 - comnsense Likes this wine:

excellent value. I was surprised by how good it was compared to price paid. Exceeded my expectations.
The wine looks garnet colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It tastes like blackberry. The body is medium/full. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes medium.

8/19/2023 - comnsense Likes this wine:

Very pleasant and drinkable alone without a meal. Moderate finish and well balanced. Friends enjoyed it.

7/5/2023 - comnsense wrote:

- Brick color. It's balanced with a medium/full body. Smooth texture with a medium finish.

5/29/2023 - comnsense wrote:

- Brick color with fast forming legs. It's balanced with a medium/full body. Silky texture with a medium finish - Perfect drinking now. It has come together without heavy tannins. Smooth long finish. Drank with a steak and it was an excellent match. No decanting was needed

4/9/2023 - comnsense wrote:

- Brick color with medium forming legs. It's balanced with a medium/full body. Round texture with a long finish - Drank without decanting with a pork roast dinner. A little tannic and dry at first, but then opened up. Very pleasant with the meal and enjoyed by our guests. Excellent value. Dark berry taste with a subtle earthiness underneath that does not dominate. Looking forward to dink my other bottles next year or so. It has not peaked.

1/20/2023 - comnsense wrote:

- Brick color and has flavours of strawberry jam. Smooth texture with a long finish - Drank without decanting. Very smooth with some fruit forward. Probably could have used decanting for a couple hours.

5/6/2022 - comnsense Likes this wine:

Very pleasant and has aged well.Better than the last bottle

1/27/2022 - comnsense Likes this wine:

A bit fruitier than I like. Not very heavy and would not recommend with a heavier meal like beef.

9/25/2021 - comnsense Likes this wine:

The wine looks ruby colored. The legs are fast. There is moderate sediment in the bottle. It smells like blackberry and raspberry. The body is medium/full. The wine finishes medium. The wine has low acidity.

3/30/2021 - comnsense wrote:

- It's somewhat balanced with a medium body. Smooth texture with a medium finish.

3/9/2021 - comnsense Likes this wine:

Briefly decanted from and back to bottle.Drank with friends without a meal. Very enjoyable!
The wine looks purple colored. The legs are medium. There is heavy sediment in the bottle. It smells like blackberry. The body is medium/full. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes long. The wine has medium acidity.

2/17/2021 - comnsense wrote:

solid but not memorable. Probably should have drunk it sooner. Does not smooth out after. Strong nose. For $9 OK.
The wine looks garnet colored. The legs are medium. There is moderate sediment in the bottle.

11/25/2020 - comnsense Likes this wine:

Very smooth and pleasant. Tremendous value.

11/12/2020 - comnsense Likes this wine:

Very pleasant drinking. Smooth from the start. Drank with some cheese. Doesn’t need a heavy meal to enjoy like some bordeauxs. Good for offering friends

Some other notes suggested cellaring for a few years. I would drink now and next year. I don’t taste a depth or complexity that is going to greatly change. Not a long finish, just very enjoyable now.

8/27/2020 - comnsense wrote:

Past it’s prime. Drink now

8/4/2020 - comnsense wrote:

Kathy BD

5/20/2020 - comnsense wrote:

To Carolyn fame for refi

10/15/2019 - comnsense wrote:

Still could age. Did not open ahead and probably should have decanted it. Opened from my cellar for guests after drinking some ordinary wines at a large party. Tannins were still strong. Will wait awhile for next bottle and decant.

10/15/2019 - comnsense wrote:

- It's balanced with a full body with a long finish - Enjoyed with friends. Always pleasing and popular with guests.

8/12/2019 - comnsense wrote:

Drank with friends at dinner and enjoyed by all. Drinking well with some tannin. Great nose and dark with berries, with medium finish. Great value

7/22/2019 - comnsense wrote:

solid value. Pleasant pnp drink. Some fruit. Probably not my choice to go with a heavy meal. Fine for just sipping before.

7/22/2019 - comnsense Likes this wine:

Wine did not meet my expectations. Lighter than I expected and short finish. However, for the price a reasonable value.
The wine looks crimson colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. The body is medium. The wine finishes short.

5/13/2019 - comnsense wrote:

- It's balanced with a medium body. Polished texture with a medium finish - Much improved from last bottle. Drank with a steak and had nice balance. Smooth throughout, but not as long a finish as I would have liked. Blackberry and cherry noted

4/25/2019 - comnsense wrote:

Mccaffrey

8/16/2018 - comnsense Likes this wine:

Very nice drinking wine with great value. Not overly fruity, but satisfying and interesting flavor.
The wine looks ruby colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. Drank a glass the first night and enjoyed it even more the second night with a friend. Would buy more if I can find it.

5/28/2018 - comnsense wrote:

- Medium forming legs.

5/23/2018 - comnsense Likes this wine:

The wine looks inky colored. The legs are medium. There is light sediment in the bottle.

Very pleasant pop n pour. Enjoying it before dinner and with dinner.

No decant required. I agree with the Wine Spectator rating of 91.
Had this buried in my casual cellar. Should have bought more=
No heavy tannins. Gald ai waited drink it.

5/23/2018 - comnsense Likes this wine:

A great surprise for $15. Would definitely buy it again. A little fruit forward, but very drinkable by itself. Smooth finish. Not one to hold.
The wine looks inky colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle.

12/9/2017 - comnsense wrote:

maturing, better than prior bottles.. Very pleasant and great value

11/21/2017 - comnsense wrote:

- It's balanced with a medium/full body. Juicy texture with a medium finish.

11/12/2017 - comnsense wrote:

- Brick color. It's balanced with a medium/full body. Juicy texture with a medium finish - Drank without decanting first time and there was a raw edge. Drank over next two days and it was a different wine. Definitely needs to be decanted for several hours. Was smooth and a very nice finish. I will let other bottles age since it should improve. Not a PNP to drink and better with a meal.

10/1/2017 - comnsense wrote:

Nice nose to start. Tasted of blackberry and fruit. Started out very dry, but then softened after an hour with a steak dinner. Not complex and short finish. Overall enjoyable and a good value for around $15.

Did not decant which may have helped it. Worth trying. Enjoyable fruit forward drink. May be better the second day.

8/29/2017 - comnsense wrote:

Disappointing for the price. Light without much finish. A friend brought it to enjoy and I did not know the price. After drinking it I looked it up. I would have guessed wine of half the price of $40. Nose was not very interesting and the wine offered nothing special. I don't expect the aging to improve it greatly. I was not a question of it getting softer or smother over time, just did not have much body.

7/19/2017 - comnsense wrote:

Nice nose, but finish with an edge. Softened some with time, but never really lost the harsher edge.

7/19/2017 - comnsense wrote:

Drank by itself without food. Drank very nicely, smooth with a nice finish and an excellent nose. Excellent value. Did not decant , just popped and poured. Very enjoyable with a friend on a nice summer day. Wish I had more at $18.

7/15/2017 - comnsense Likes this wine:

This is a sleeper. New consultant the last few years has jumped the chateau forward. 2016 tastings range from 92-96 from Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast and James Suckling. This wine is a steal at these prices for 2015 and 2016 futures. I am buying 2016 futures at $28.95 per bottle. Get it now Ratings are going to be going up as this wine is discovered!

3/28/2017 - comnsense wrote:

Very drinkable. PNP with friends. All enjoyed. Nice smith taste with enough lasting flavor. Pleasant nose and taste not too light. Would buy more.
The wine looks garnet colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It tastes like cherry.

2/20/2017 - comnsense wrote:

- It's overly acidic with a short finish - Very ordinary. Harsh at first, rough tannins. Drank second day and somewhat smoother but rather light and no finish.

1/23/2016 - comnsense Likes this wine:

drank after dinner. Very pleasant desert wine.

12/26/2015 - comnsense wrote:

- Ruby color - Xmas party
Popular with guests

9/23/2015 - comnsense wrote:

- Garnet color. It's somewhat balanced with a medium body with a medium finish.

2/15/2015 - comnsense wrote:

- Brick color. It's in total harmony with a medium/full body with a long finish - Give time to decant a couple hours. Very enjoyable and super value.

12/29/2014 - comnsense wrote:

- Garnet color. It's balanced with a medium/full body with a medium finish - Xmas dinner with beef. Decanted 2 hours

12/29/2014 - comnsense wrote:

- Ruby color - Nice drinking, but nothing fancy

12/29/2014 - comnsense wrote:

Xmas

12/29/2014 - comnsense wrote:

Xmas dinner

10/13/2014 - comnsense wrote:

- Brick color. It's somewhat balanced with a full body. Coarse texture with a medium finish.

9/18/2014 - comnsense wrote:

- Garnet color. It's balanced with a medium body. Polished texture with a medium finish.