4/7/2024 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Had very low expectations. Fully mature, dark ruby color no bricking just slightly translucent edge. I was surprised this held up so well. I obtained this bottle in 2021 for $10 and feels like a steal. Also, my 2,000th bottle consumed (at least those tracked in CT).

4/5/2024 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Decanted for about an hour. Cork didn’t survive opening. Very little sediment. Still good acidity though so plenty of life left. Tannins well integrated. Still plenty of fruit. Glad I finally opened this bottle.

12/15/2023 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Incredible nose, lots of fruit. Tannins were not too high. From magnum.

11/22/2023 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Still has fruit, acid, little to no bricking. Almost no sediment. Decanted for 30-45 then consumed over 2 hours. Great bottle.

10/7/2023 - Kbentley007 wrote:

Mature but not past its prime.

8/25/2023 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Picked this up at a retail outlet today. Decanted for about 2 hours before dinner. Ripe, but medium bodied. Tannins have integrated nicely. Would purchase again.

5/5/2023 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Absolutely singing right now. Everything is in great balance. Held up really well on day 2 as well.

4/23/2023 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Decanted for sediment and allowed about 2hrs if air. Lots of life left. Tannins well integrated, medium acid , excellent Howell mountain fruit.

4/14/2023 - Kbentley007 wrote:

Had a little bit of a green pepper quality paired with great fruit, thought tannins were moderate but eased up over course of the bottle. Brought to a restaurant and 30 minute decant before consuming over next 90 minutes. Would have given it more time.

3/9/2023 - Kbentley007 wrote:

This bottle was very strong with green peppers/pyrazine

11/27/2022 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Was worried this may be getting a little bit past the drinking window, but still lively and delicious. Need to acquire this more consistently.

11/23/2022 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

pours a glass-staining purple with an powerful nose of blueberry, blackberry, black cherry and spicy wood. Tasting shows ripe, concentrated flavors of black and red fruits, chocolate covered espresso beans, smoky bacon and a gorgeous rush of vanilla.

8/6/2022 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

I was pleasantly surprised by this one. Gave it 2.5 hours in decanter and essentially no sediment out of bottle. Blackberry and cassis, tannins mellowing, medium acidity. Like many 2014, in a good spot now and would generally drink before 2013s.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon, from a 40 acre block lying at 1200 feet, overlooking Alexander Valley. 14.8%

6/19/2022 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Decanted for 3 hours prior to consuming. Lots of fruit, silky tannins - great wine by TRB.

3/6/2022 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Really settling in. 13% abv, and rounded with stone fruit and a saline streak. A very enjoyable wine. Kudos Gavin.

3/4/2022 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Deep purple and inky, no sediment, 90 minute decant. Just excellent vintage of Relentless. Drinking really well now, tannins integrated.

2/5/2022 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Decanted for 2.5 hours, moderate sediment in the bottle. Either needs a much longer decant or just more time. Think I would revisit for a 6 hour decant. Huge wine, dark staining inky purple. Has potential to improve.

1/7/2022 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

The entire bottle was coated with sediment - filtered during decant. Didn't open up as much as I expected over 2.5 hrs. Had a bit of pyrazine/green pepper to it that I normally don't expect in PS. Have one more bottle - guess I'll sit on it for another 1-2 years and revisit but don't have high hopes.

12/31/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Lots of sediment in bottle removed through filter for decant. 3hrs air before enjoying. A big wine for sure, black and blue fruits, dark and inky; tannins have integrated quite a bit through decant. Will drink remaining bottles over the next 3 to 5 years max.

11/19/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Plenty of life left, little sediment. 90 minutes of air and oh my, outstanding wine.

10/24/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Decanted for sediment and gave it 30 minutes before drinking. Still somewhat youthful overall, slightly bricking at edges and good acidic streak. Classic cherry, menthol, and spice.

9/26/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

2hr decant. Enjoyable and would say drink up if you have any left.

9/5/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

My favorite so far vs 1, 6, 17, 41, 44, 49, 66, 69, 123 (yes, last two are Merlot).

8/22/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Decanted for sediment and then about an hour before first glass. Fully integrated, great nose. Still plenty of fruit, but tannins have resolved. Drink up if you have some in the cellar!

8/21/2021 - Kbentley007 Does not like this wine:

Syrah overpowered the cab.

8/20/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

45 minute decant. Fair amount of sediment. In a great spot.

8/7/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Decanted. Lots of sediment in the bottle.

7/25/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Excellent. Great acidity.

7/9/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

1hr decant. Powerful wine, huge fruit, great structure. Amazing.

6/29/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Decanted for about 30 minutes, some sediment in bottle. Dark black fruits, integrated tannins and acid. Great now, but still a big wine.

6/27/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Decanted for about 3.5hrs, drank over 2hrs. Some sediment in bottle. Rutherford fruit with the majority coming from a special portion of Beckstoffer GIII. Dark berries, cassis - wine is very approachable at this age with long decant - tannins were in check. Mike Smith is the winemaker so it has that unique mid palate velvety mouthfeel. Enjoyable wine and can certainly go longer. Will check on last bottle in probably about 5 years.

6/20/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

3hr decant, drank over 90 minutes. Solid wine, paired with prime filet.

6/13/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Decanted 45 minutes and consumed over 2 hours, sediment in bottle, color starting to fade. 13.4%

6/6/2021 - Kbentley007 wrote:

Decanted for about 90 minutes. No sediment. So dark - purple that can stain anything, tannins pretty integrated and still plenty of acid. Paired with a Flannery beef hanger steak. Plenty of life ahead but perfectly enjoyable now.

5/8/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Dark color - no bricking or orange rim. Still has fruit, good acidity and tannins fully resolved. Very enjoyable. 13.6%

5/1/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

From magnum, 3 hour decant, served with pizza. Plenty of cherry fruit left, tannins mellowed, and right amount of acidity to pair with dinner. In a great drinking window for my preference.

4/14/2021 - Kbentley007 wrote:

Nose was amazing, paired well with variety of foods. Wish I had a lot more of this, really excellent Merlot.

4/1/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Needed about 45 minutes to an hour to really open up. Enjoyed this one more than I expected.

3/30/2021 - Kbentley007 wrote:

Had a fairly prevalent green pepper note which I don't care for.

1/15/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

3hr decant, needs more.

3/6/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Dark purple, rich, full. Went with a 5 hour decant.

2/28/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Quad decant and 3 hours of air before dinner. Needs more time, but lots of potential.

2/13/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

3+ HR decant. Great dark fruit then the stone/floral/tobacco notes come out. Wish I had more!

2/12/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Still young, decanted over 3 hours. Great cherry and herbal qualities. Revisit in a couple years.

1/30/2021 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Distinctive olive notes on the nose. Good acidity. Saddle/leathery notes. Could go longer but great now.

12/6/2020 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Tannins resolved, still a nice acidic backbone, has plenty of life left.

11/19/2020 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Bottle was from pristine storage, cork was immaculate and came out with ease. Fully mature, decanted as I assumed there would be lots of sediment but after standing up for 2 weeks it was very clean.

11/16/2020 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Needs either a much longer decant (only did one hr and drank over next two) or listen to the drinking window and wait 2 more years.

11/13/2020 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

Drinking well now, 2hr decant.

10/17/2020 - Kbentley007 Likes this wine:

4hr decant and drank over 2hrs