1/27/2019 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Cherry, blueberry, with a hint of cinnamon and tobacco. No noticeable oak, minimal tannin, balanced acidity, maybe some RS.

11/6/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Beautiful floral nose that follows through with pear on the palate with balanced acidity. Minerality and almond on the long finish. Rich mouthfeel. This would be a great replacement for chardonnay for any food matches.

11/4/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Fruit bomb with blueberry and cherry. Alcohol and tannin provide balance. Okay acidity, could use a bit more.

10/25/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Classic old world style. Rustic, good fruit and acidity, a touch of tannin.

10/18/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Nicely balanced oak, acidity, ML, and fruit.

9/25/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Green apple and ML. Good acidity but too much oak.

9/9/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Tannins and alcohol on the high side, otherwise a solid Bordeaux style blend.

9/7/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Rustic old world style with blueberry, balanced acidity, and substantial tannin, leading to a medium long finish.

8/14/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Varietal character but a bit too sweet. Balanced acidity, a bit of minerality on the finish. Good value, will buy again, nice for summer sipping and parties.

8/12/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Butter, balanced oak, ripe pear and peach. Nice complexity, balanced acidity, medium long finish.

8/11/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Honeydew, maybe a hint of tangerine on the finish. Balanced acidity but I’m missing the lime I detected before, maybe getting a little long in the tooth.

7/28/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Cherry, balanced oak, tannin, and acidity. Medium finish. Totally opaque to the eye. I don't understand the lukewarm comments from the others.

7/26/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Good fruit, rustic, and good acidity.

7/14/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

A winner with home smoked ribs.

7/8/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Pineapple and grapefruit, good acidity. Needless to say, very refreshing on a hot summer day.

7/4/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Australia can only dream to make a wine this good. Wonderful fruit, oak, acidic, and tannic.

6/28/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Good acidity, pear, apple, and ML. Medium long finish.

6/26/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Good acidity, tart cherry, earthiness, low to moderate tannin and oak. Medium long finish, SYV terroir.

6/23/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Marginal varietal character but good acidity and balanced tannin.

6/22/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Good acidity, honeydew, and pear. Medium long finish.

6/17/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Good acidic, tannic, and oak balance. Tart cherry and spice, long finish.

6/16/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Blueberry, cherry pie. Great acidity and oak balance. Long, satisfying finish.

6/14/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Pear and honeydew, good acidity and minerality, nice finish and complexity.

6/10/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Great nose, good up front on the palate, a little thin on the finish.

6/6/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Cherry with good oak and tannic balance and SYV dust.

6/5/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Blueberry and raspberry, marginal acidity, a bit too much RS.

5/31/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Licorice and cherry, nicely balanced.

5/26/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Cherry, good acidity, black pepper and smoke, medium oak and tannin.

5/22/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

As usual, perfect with takeout Chinese food. Ripe pear, lime, and honeydew with balanced acidity.

5/20/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Grapefruit and lime, delightful.

5/18/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Great fruit (cherry, blueberry), good acidity, medium long finish.

5/13/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Rich cherry and spice, good acidity, moderate oak and tannin.

5/11/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Best of old and new world styles. Rustic nuance with good fruit and balanced acidity, minimal tannin.

5/9/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Nothing bad but not enough fruit and body. Acidity minimally acceptable. A hint of minerality on the finish.

5/8/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Not going into details but this was great with Mediterranean style lamb, hard to imagine a better match.

5/4/2018 - dwaynelm wrote:

Syrah definitely shows here. A bit too sweet and a little more acidity would help.

5/3/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

I was lukewarm to this in a previous bottle but the oak and ML seem to work this time.

4/27/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Constrained grapefruit with pineapple. Good acidity and great value by the case at Costco.

4/26/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Solid varietal character, great value

4/23/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Tart cherry, good acidity, terroir distinctive. Chianti like.

4/21/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Sufficient varietal character, low to moderate body and finish.

4/19/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

A bit too sweet and slightly lacking acidity. Flavor profile of strawberry and lemon is solid.

4/15/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Big fruit with alcohol heat. Balanced oak, tannin, and acidity. Went nicely with home smoked ribs, would go great with grilled beef too.

4/15/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Took a quick taste, seemed fine.

4/15/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

A little flabby, could use more acidity and less RS. Ripe grapefruit, pineapple, and tangerine.

4/14/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Rich cherry with good tannic, acidic, oak, and alcohol structure and balance.

4/11/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Quite satisfactory with takeout Chinese food but could use a bit more acidity.

4/6/2018 - dwaynelm wrote:

Solid varietal character. I prefer Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County but this is well done.

4/3/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Very tart on the front with a lot of lemon. It mellows out revealing muted raspberry and strawberry.

4/1/2018 - dwaynelm Likes this wine:

Identifiable varietal character, but a little thin and tart.