7/29/2016 - daisy1212 wrote:

Elegant and light with a bit of sweetness. You won't find a much better sauv blanc.

5/21/2016 - daisy1212 wrote:

Overly sweet

2/20/2016 - daisy1212 wrote:

Very firm tannins. Pleasant berry aroma but no depth or complexity on the palate

2/12/2016 - daisy1212 wrote:

- Light/Medium body.

9/13/2014 - daisy1212 Likes this wine:

Not 100% cab but no problem. Superb. Complete wine, deep purple color, berries and sweet floral nose, velvet smooth with only hint of oak on the finish. Drinking very well now.

8/10/2014 - daisy1212 wrote:

Not exceptional. Notes of tar and licorice then more subtle sweetness but not as powerful as you'd expect from an amarone. Finished short. A poor QPR.

1/26/2013 - daisy1212 wrote:

Rich and fruity up front, but a little short on the finish. Expected more at this price point, but overall a solid choice with steak dinner and enjoyable afterword without food too.

1/6/2013 - daisy1212 Likes this wine:

very nice, but lighter than i was expecting. raspberry and plum notes. will wait on the others i have to see if more complexity develops.

11/24/2012 - daisy1212 wrote:

butter and vanilla upfront and fairly oaky on the finish. very nice if you like this straightforward style in a chard, but missing the complexity I would expect at this price point.

11/8/2012 - daisy1212 wrote:

Decent. A little sweet. Much lighter than I was expecting. Inexpensive but still not worth it.

7/15/2012 - daisy1212 wrote:

outstanding. sweet ripe cherries then a tangy rhubarb. great finish, balanced alcohol.

6/2/2012 - daisy1212 wrote:

better than expected. not too complex...a little bit of blackberry, a little bit of oak. very smooth. fair value in the low 20s. worth aging to see if this wine can out kick its price.

5/28/2012 - daisy1212 wrote:

rich berry flavor up front with nice chocolate and coffee notes on the finish. very flexible, drank well without a decant. excellent choice for napa cab in the $30-40 range.

5/28/2012 - daisy1212 wrote:

tart cherry mixed with evergreen. fairly simple wine. adelsheim is a much better choice for same price

3/19/2012 - daisy1212 wrote:

fantastic nose, cherry and raspberry up front. long smooth finish. one of the top pinot's i've had.

3/19/2012 - daisy1212 wrote:

this wine is still going strong. tannins have mellowed. vanilla and sweet fruit up front and a smooth finish. not too complicated.

2/24/2012 - daisy1212 wrote:

average. very thin. suitable if you want a cab with your burger, but otherwise not worth your time

2/5/2012 - daisy1212 wrote:

very tight to start. plenty of potential but still too young

1/28/2012 - daisy1212 wrote:

drinking very well right now. went great with filet and mushroom sauce. currant and blueberry up front with a little vanilla and a fairly quick finish. honest value for ~$30.

1/1/2012 - daisy1212 wrote:

very good but a little bit of a letdown. Great deep purple color and full nose of vanilla, allspice, plum and blueberry. Taste was overly sweet though and finish was quick. Not a bad wine, but would not come back to it for $60.

12/16/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

can't miss napa cab. works perfect by itself. good balance between the upfront fruit and nice finish with moderate tannins. closest thing to a guarantee for under $40.

12/16/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

traditional amarone but a little too sweet and not much depth. worked fine with my veal but not a very good QPR at over $50.

11/24/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

fantastic. vanilla, raspberry and blueberry with just enough sweetness. High alcohol content does not overwhelm...balanced.

10/30/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

excellent. deep purple color and nice mix of spice and blueberry, but a fairly short finish. probably a bit too pricey for what it is...a nice smooth malbec, good with a grilled steak but not a special wine.

10/30/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

outstanding. color, nose, and palette like a big time napa cab. very satisfying right out of the bottle.

10/21/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

top notch. vanilla and cherry on the nose. dark purple color. cedar, plum, and berry on the front palette with a long smooth finish. drinking amazingly well at early age.

10/21/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

decent zin for the price. expected more fruit and less pepper. thin on the finish

10/21/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

still excellent. great blend

9/29/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

very nice. sweet pear and pineapple up front with some oak at then end. reliable and worth the price.

9/29/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

excellent chard. tons of depth, silky smooth with light touches of pear, citrus, and vanilla.

9/25/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

nice but unbalanced. expected to see more depth but the sweetness was overpowering.

9/25/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

very good. like a nice reserve chianti. not a great QPR for what you get.

9/25/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

a great chard. plenty of citrus and pineapple to go with a medium oak. good balance and fair value in the low $20's

9/18/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

very nice. powerful vanilla and blackberry flavors up front with a layer of nutmeg and other spices at the back. not a bargain but a trustworthy pick in the $30-40 range.

8/28/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

a bit plain. a nice fruity nose with the cherry up front and a little spice, but that was pretty much it.

8/5/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

just what you want in a chard and at a fair price to boot. oak, butter, citrus, and a little pineapple for sweetness. can't miss.

8/5/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

great complex chard. layers of oak, butter, and citrus. would have given a higher rating but for price.

7/31/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

everything you want in a zin and a solid QPR. not complicated but food friendly and plenty of fruit up front.

7/26/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

not bad, but lacked depth. Nice deep purple color, but taste was a little dull. Hints of blackberry and spruce, but overall too light for a cab at this price point.

7/26/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

outstanding. a dry riesling with very prominent floral nose and ripe fruit in the mouth. went very well with sushi.

7/18/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

still drinking well. berry flavor right up front with a little spice on the finish. worked great with a rosemary rubbed turkey breast.

7/17/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

drinking very well. excellent. decanted 45 min and was ready to go. nose of currant, spruce, and some other herbal notes (mint). tannins were smooth but notable. first layer in the mouth was a little earthy, but the ripe plum and blackberry fruits soon took over.

7/16/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

very good, but definitely on the downslope as the depth I expected just wasn't there. strong tannins. earth and tobacco in the front and not much after that.

7/15/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

decent sancerre, but better ones out there for $20.

7/11/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

top notch for those looking for a chard with more fruit than oak. Melon, apple, and pear are right up front with a nice creamy finish.

6/24/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

alcohol very forward and overpowered the fruit. definitely not worth the price.

6/5/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

excellent wine. ready to go now, but well structured and should continue to improve for years to come. full fruit and chocolate on the front with a little spice, cherry vanilla cola and a little creme brulee on the finish. a lot going on so did not need food to pair with it.

6/4/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

Nice refreshing crisp chard with a hint of sweetness. Not too much oak, more citrus. Worthy of the price.

5/22/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

nice light pinot. fruity and fair for the price.

5/22/2011 - daisy1212 wrote:

big, bold black cherry flavor with sweet fragrant nose