4/9/2022 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

I agree with others who commented. This is a solid medium-bodied wine that clearly has many complex fruit flavors in the smooth finish. For the first time in my life I tasted coconut in addition to fruit in the finish. Nice purchase!!

1/29/2022 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Very fruit forward with a snotty long finish. Incredible nose.

11/27/2021 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

I disagree with the previous rating of 75. No, it’s not the best Aussie wine I have ever had. I used an aerator which opened it up and it was a decent compliment to my pasta with red sauce. It’s still young snd will improve with time.

3/21/2021 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

The cork was difficult to remove due to age. However this wine still has life in it. It is complex, bright, fruit forward and has a great long finish. I wish I still had more.

9/8/2020 - jwhisler wrote:

Long Smooth finish. Opened up over time with dinner. Notes of cherry and oak. Balanced tannins.

9/7/2020 - jwhisler Does not like this wine:

corked?

1/3/2020 - jwhisler Does not like this wine:

tried to drink it way past it's prime

12/16/2019 - jwhisler wrote:

Bold, complex wine with exceptional finish. Lick-the-glass delicious.

2/24/2019 - jwhisler wrote:

Delicious.

1/11/2019 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

CT recommended drinkin now a year ago. This bottle was stored in a wine fridge and was smooth all the way to the finish. Really a nice bottle.

3/3/2018 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Strong fruit- forward wine with a nice long finish. Loved the balanced start and finish and the sweetness in the middle.

8/17/2017 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

My guests really enjoyed this wine. It was still fresh and fruity.

7/4/2017 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

90 pts

7/4/2017 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

85 pts

2/19/2017 - jwhisler wrote:

Well past its prime, this wine lost its character. I din not really love it.

12/20/2016 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Amazing wine that was extremely well-balanced. Just the right ratio between sweet and acid. Unique dessert wine that greatly exceeded expectations.

7/10/2016 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

A little musty on the nose and a little brown in the color. Decanted it before drinking and it was surprisingly still very good. As it sat it gained character with increasing notes of cherry. I was afraid to open and was pleasantly happy.

3/27/2016 - jwhisler wrote:

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2/8/2015 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Had it with pasta and vodka sauce. It was an immediate hit with the group of 6 . It had a strong fruit forward nose and long-lingering finish. Notes of cherry and vanilla..great wine.

12/6/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Delicious with a long finish

11/24/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Not as dry as cab franc can be. Quite fruit forward on the nose and the pallet. Berry in the smooth finish. Great quality and price.

11/24/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Not as dry as cab franc can be. Quite fruit forward on the nose and the pallet. Berry in the smooth finish. Great quality and price.

11/18/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Very smooth from start to finish. Medium bodied and notes of licorice, melon, and blueberry. A great drinker at value price

11/8/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

A typical Aussie with tons of character. Fruit on nose, with spice and vanilla notes while drinking a long and smooth finish. Great drink for the low price.

11/5/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Delicious!! My dinner party loved it . Very smooth with a great finish perfect balance and sweetness.

11/3/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

The cork did not have much life left in it. The cork seal was intact but the bottom third was beginning to break up, so opening was a delicate exercise. Once open, we decanted for three hours. Initially, the wine was seemingly thin and lacking in character. However, after decanting, it opened up nicely and our dinner party raved about its smoothness. It was a little "earthy" but exhibited fine notes of berry with a nice long finish. I bought this expensive bottle in a charity auction and glad I used it now before the cork failed.

10/26/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Honestly, I was disappointed. This was a good experience but not worth the price I paid. It lacked the strong character I was expecting. The nose was nice with berry and fruit. The wine did open up over time but I am afraid it has passed its prime already. It just does not show any intensity in any area.

9/27/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Floral notes immediate on opening. Nice oak influence with smooth long finish

8/6/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Served for guests with Italian pasta meal. Opened 3 hours ahead and poured into decantor. Wine was really opened up-great floral aroma. Nice smooth and light tannins. Really worked well with the food. Not a real strong finish but decent.

8/6/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Solid everyday drinker!

8/3/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Nice Virginia wine! Fruit forward nose and taste of blueberrries and fruit. Nice finish with even tannins.

7/20/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

A little too tanic and seems to be just past its best.

7/20/2014 - jwhisler wrote:

Just a nice solid wine at a value price. Bought a case and very satisfied with the consistent quality

7/20/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Very nice everyday drinker. Was a gift from a friend and I did not expect much but was overwhelmed classic pinot style with with a nice finish.

7/20/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

I was disappointed as this bottle seemed lacking in the normal character from this region

7/20/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

For some reason, this bottle was so much superior to the other 5 we bought. Strong character influenced by oak and traces of vanilla with even tanins and a long finish

7/12/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

We liked this much more than other raters. We ran it through a Venturi to let it open up faster. This was fruit forward for a Bordeaux and has a decent finish .

6/19/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Amazingly delicious daily drinker at a very reasonable price.

6/19/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Very racy Aussie. Nice smooth finish but tons of character. Bought 6 more after this one

4/13/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Despite venturi aeration, this wine improved even more after an hour or so. Very smooth long finish loved it

4/10/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

I love this wine for just a"drinker". Delicious for the price

4/10/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Amazing. Smooth with long finish.

3/2/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Smooth from the first sip to the last 2 weeks later. I wish I had more

2/27/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Delicious.

2/27/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

A real bargain for such a great drinker ..

2/27/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

We hosted a wine tasting at our home and was the first finished bottle out of 16 bottles. Everyone loved it as unique-in a good way

1/12/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Another great discovery from last bottle wines. Stunning

1/12/2014 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

This was so delicious. Great floral hints when we popped the cork and a long, smooth finish. I went out and bought 6 more.

10/26/2013 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

Upon opening, the smell of berries burst from the glass. Extremely smooth from the start and just got better over time. Medium finish with nice balance. Wish I had more.

9/7/2013 - jwhisler Likes this wine:

A little past its prime.