4/22/2024 - tsdv wrote:

Zero personality. Would have been ok for 10, not 20.

4/22/2024 - tsdv Does not like this wine:

No

4/22/2024 - tsdv wrote:

Simple, good acid, unusual varietal.

4/22/2024 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Good traditional Monty after 3 years in cellar.

4/4/2024 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Shockingly good for the clearance price of 7 bucks. Should have bought more. At age 11 this is lovely.

4/4/2024 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Excellent cahors. Funky, earthy, leather and herbs, very old world, great acid balance. I think they stopped making this… why?

3/27/2024 - tsdv wrote:

After 15 yrs in cellar this was disappointing. Intensity and acid was not really enjoyable. Not bad - just not nearly what it should be. Left a bit in bottle and tried next night, no improvement. One dimensional.

3/27/2024 - tsdv Likes this wine:

More intense upon opening than last time. Serious leather and dirt. Better/softer after 2 days open.

3/17/2024 - tsdv wrote:

Decent, drinkable, but dull. Good traditional style with acid, not too much oak, not overly extracted, and no fake additive flavor. But the fruit is not high quality. Really nothing special to keep you coming back for it.

3/17/2024 - tsdv Does not like this wine:

Intense, tannic, high acid. I don't mind those things as long as they are balanced with fruit and other components. This is not.

3/12/2024 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Interesting.

3/4/2024 - tsdv Does not like this wine:

Disjointed juicy fruit.

3/4/2024 - tsdv wrote:

Hints of herbs and funk to start, restrained fruit, but drying astringent tannins on finish ruin it.

3/4/2024 - tsdv wrote:

Meh. Typical WA state wine. Was dark and a bit medicinal 1st night, a bit better 2 days later. On the heavy side.

2/26/2024 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Decent for $12 on clearance. Still a little primary, maybe needs a year. Sort of a crowd pleaser style blend, with a little dose of sangiovese character.

2/26/2024 - tsdv wrote:

Well done if you like the heavy style. Hot, dark fruit. Pass.

2/26/2024 - tsdv wrote:

OK for $10 on clearance, but no reason to rebuy. A bit awkward. Probably some syrah in there that fights with the sangio.

2/26/2024 - tsdv wrote:

Just OK for $10. Starts out nice, but there's an unpleasant acidity on the finish. Supposedly 90% cabernet but doesn't taste like it. I appreciate that it's not overly modern or extracted, but just not that enjoyable.

2/20/2024 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Like this a lot. Strong leather on nose. Lean. $18, reg 26.

2/20/2024 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Primary now, too young, but give it 1-2 years in cellar, might get good.

2/18/2024 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Last bottle - time helped it a bit. Authentic wine but still a bit rough.

2/4/2024 - tsdv Does not like this wine:

Cheap Chianti.

2/1/2024 - tsdv wrote:

OK, but kind of rough on palate. Unrefined, dark, tannic.

1/12/2024 - tsdv wrote:

Meh

1/10/2024 - tsdv wrote:

Excellent. Improving with age.

1/6/2024 - tsdv Does not like this wine:

not horrible, but really unbalanced and barely drinkable

1/6/2024 - tsdv wrote:

Ok, stoney, minerals, proper old world style. But the acid is a bit harsh.

12/26/2023 - tsdv wrote:

Good WA Cabernet

12/26/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Very good, straight forward traditional Cabernet. Should have kept it for when my palate was fresh.

12/26/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Lovely, fully integrated, smooth as silk, still good color and gentle fruit after 20 years in cellar. Only knock is it’s kind of generic, and lacked complexity. Delicious.

12/19/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Nice, pure, simple.

12/19/2023 - tsdv wrote:

meh. on the heavy side, and slightly sweet. additives?

12/1/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Excellent. Significant acid, taught, berry fruit, cherry, vegetal. Cab franc stands out, then some other unusual flavors. A tad alcoholic. Aged nicely.

11/27/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Decent for 10 on clearance. Very grapey, a bit hi-c, hint of sweetness, maybe some additive. But not obnoxious.

11/27/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Very good quality. Spicey merlot with some complexity.

11/13/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Good with food. Wouldn't have guessed barbera. Chewy, firm, significant acid.

11/12/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Very good. Smooth, not to oakey or powerful. Some funk. Real old world wine, w/ sense of place.

11/11/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Old world style, leather, hint of brett, dusty, good acid, med body.

10/31/2023 - tsdv wrote:

It's OK. Plain, traditional, no character, a bit dirty.

10/31/2023 - tsdv wrote:

Unique, yes, to the point of being strange. Reminiscent of a sangria punch. Does have some of the typical negroamaro characteristics, but this is a pass.

10/23/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Excellent. 20 bucks 7 years ago. Med body, soft, mellow tannins, earthy, perfect balance.

10/22/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Clearance 9 bucks. Good. Nothing unique. Less obnoxious than some other WA wines.

10/17/2023 - tsdv wrote:

Found another bottle in cellar. started off interesting but too heavy and unbalanced.

10/17/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Nice traditional Chianti, med body. No Brett in this bottle.

10/9/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Lovely. Berries, flowers, garrigue, etc. Keep the last bottle for another year.

9/17/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Had a couple bottles in past year, some not so good, but this one really nice, perfect age, good quality Alex cab style.

9/17/2023 - tsdv wrote:

Last bottle, too tight first night, softened nicely two days later.

8/20/2023 - tsdv Likes this wine:

Brett, leather, dusty. Good stuff

8/20/2023 - tsdv wrote:

Hard edged, past prime.

7/8/2023 - tsdv wrote:

Not maturing well. Heavy and woody.