1/6/2023 - CarlCP wrote:

Nose, we’re both smelling different. I’m smelling lemon, like lemon meringue pie. She’s smelling minerals.
Cherry, chokecherry.
Finish is very rare, dry
I don’t think I’d get this wine again

11/24/2022 - CarlCP wrote:

We both enjoyed this very much. Nice nose and taste.

11/24/2022 - CarlCP Does not like this wine:

Disappointed mainly because of the price. It was okay but there are Pinots we like better and cost less.

11/11/2022 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Very nice berry nose. Rich
Taste is a bold berry but not overly.
Finish is berry with a little tart
Let breath if you can wait.
Excellent in this price range

10/21/2022 - CarlCP Does not like this wine:

The first bottle I got I thought this was pretty tasty but now on the next bottle I’m not that excited with it. But for the price it’s not bad, just nothing I’d get on a regular basis.

7/8/2022 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

We like this wine. Nice crisp taste. Refreshing

4/16/2022 - CarlCP wrote:

Again just another good Italian wine

4/15/2022 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

No real notes but I liked it. Good nose and taste

1/29/2022 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Nose is berry, citrus, vanilla?
Taste is berry but not jammy.
Finish is smooth, not long but very nice

1/28/2022 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

I let it decant for 30-40 mins and the nose is a big jam of berries very yummy. The taste is just as nice. The finish is lingering dry but smooth taste.

1/21/2022 - CarlCP wrote:

It wasn’t bad but I just wouldn’t buy it again

1/22/2022 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Right away the nose surprised me. Much bolder than most Italian wines. Well, it’s a Zin. A huge berry, almost with some chocolate?
The taste is very much Zin and very smooth
The finish is nice, slightly tart but a nice long berry flavor.

1/14/2022 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Nose is very rich and berry. Taste is smooth berry with a nice dry finish. I will definitely buy this again when on sale

10/24/2021 - CarlCP Does not like this wine:

Just pretty bland, not very exciting

8/13/2021 - CarlCP wrote:

This had an interesting smoky taste. Not overwhelming but very noticeable. You could smell and taste the berries. Would like to try again

7/23/2021 - CarlCP Does not like this wine:

Disappointing for a gran reserve

7/8/2021 - CarlCP Does not like this wine:

Nah don’t like it

7/4/2021 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Nice fruity wine. Fresh, crisp. Nice finish

7/3/2021 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Very nice for a Minnesota wine

7/3/2021 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

We do like this as it isn’t sweet and it has good nose and tastes very nice

7/1/2021 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Very nice

6/26/2021 - CarlCP Does not like this wine:

Don’t buy again. Just not they greet. Very thin, no body

6/25/2021 - CarlCP wrote:

Not sure yet. Nice nose and it was a nice wine but will need to try again

6/19/2021 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Good, not great

6/18/2021 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Wonderful nose right at opening the bottle. and better as it opened up. Berry dominated. black berry or bing cherries.
Taste is a rich black berry and wonderful medium dry finish with a little tartness.

4/30/2021 - CarlCP wrote:

Ok. Just nothing I’d but again

2/28/2021 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Bose is grassy and sweet/clean. Tastes is smooth with vanilla and a dry finish and the vanilla stays with it.

2/27/2021 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

This was a smooth sake. Very nice nose and flavorful taste with great finish. Sipping or with sushi it is really nice

1/15/2021 - CarlCP wrote:

Not bad but not great
Nose and taste is thin. Taste is tart, a little berry.
Finish is very dry
Better with food.
I would not buy again

11/25/2020 - CarlCP Does not like this wine:

For a reserve this is not very good

11/20/2020 - CarlCP Does not like this wine:

Just don’t like the taste.it’s too metallic.

8/1/2020 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Right after opening this wine is great and it gets better from there

7/31/2020 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Right from opening the bottle this wine is good
Delicate Berry and bold nose and taste and the finish is fantastic. And it gets better as it breaths.

7/6/2020 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

I continue to really enjoy this wine. It’s fresh with citrus taste and finish. Nose has a bright citrus and that taste is a nice dry lemon.

6/27/2020 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

This is a really nice wine.
Anuse, floral, chocolate nose
Nice smooth but slightly dry berry taste with a pleasant dry finish

6/19/2020 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Good grassy nose taste is also earthy. Nice berry.
It does need at least an hour to breath before this wine readily stands out

2/8/2020 - CarlCP Does not like this wine:

I bought it after a store sample but when I got home and really sat down to enjoy, I didn’t.
The nose and taste is too smoky. Even after it had been opened for awhile the taste never smoothed. It was too acidic and harsh.

2/7/2020 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

On first open the nose and taste were young, ancice.
After 40 mins the nose smooths to more berry.
The taste definitely gets more rich but still had a tart and rare finish.
It has a nice long dry finish as well.
This wine really needs food.

2/1/2020 - CarlCP wrote:

Ok but not impressed. It never really opened up and it was thin and too young. I’ll pass.

1/24/2020 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Nose is anise and herbs
Taste is strawberry and orange
Finish is tart and dry

1/17/2020 - CarlCP wrote:

Needs to breath
Nose is fruity and spicy
Taste is berry
Finish is smooth
The wine is nice but the QPR drips my rating significantly
I did get it on sale as it’s normally $32 & I paid $26.58

1/1/2020 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

We are not champagne drinkers but this was given to us as a gift. This is really good. While bubbly, it’s not extremely so. A very nice taste and finish. Thus would. E the champagne to have for those special occasions.

1/1/2020 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Very nice unoaked chard

12/31/2019 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Love this wine. Loved it when we first had it in Spain. Love it still.

12/22/2019 - CarlCP Does not like this wine:

Too sweet. Wouldn’t get again

11/30/2019 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Nice Pinot. If you like the willamette valley Pinot this is a nice one at a reasonable price.

11/28/2019 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Really want to try This again

11/9/2019 - CarlCP wrote:

I’m mixed about this wine
When I first opened it the nose and taste was very grassy, anise and tart and earthy
After about an hour it mellowed but the berries started to come out, but we still too tart.
With food it was much better and not so tart.
About 2 hours it’s really starting to mellow and have more berry and less tart.
Finish has been a nice dry and flavorful end.

11/1/2019 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Opened early this is very oaky on the nose and taste.
After about 30+ mins the nose has spice, very clean, fruity nose. The taste is blood orange and berry with a nice long finish of blood orange.

9/6/2019 - CarlCP Likes this wine:

Nose is dark berry with hint of anise
Taste is black berry with slight oak
Finish us definitely oak with a long black berry