2/5/2016 - blacklock Likes this wine:

One of the BEST Cuvee's I've ever had. Consistent from beginning to end; the nose, the taste, the finish... super delish awesome price at $20/btl. Salute and Enjoy!!
The wine looks crimson colored.

1/15/2016 - blacklock wrote:

Nice nose, good taste, peppery mid-end finish. Ok value.

4/19/2015 - blacklock wrote:

One of the best big reds I've tasted to date... This vintage is STILL holding strong showing no breakdown in color or taste. From the nose, taste, to finish, very big delicious and balanced... wish I had more!!

6/15/2014 - blacklock wrote:

Perfection in a bottle... super delish; big bold fruity

10/4/2013 - blacklock wrote:

Perfectly aged. big bold beautiful. perfect friday night bottle after a long week of work. best vintage EVER!

6/4/2013 - blacklock wrote:

This vintage is still top notch. One of the best big cabs I've tasted. Holding strong... it opened up beautifully w/ the bottle at room temperature.

11/23/2012 - blacklock wrote:

well worth the wait and the price. got this on special for $30/btl and wish I had more :)
super consistant from beginning to end. beautiful nose and even long finish

10/22/2012 - blacklock wrote:

One of the best blends I've had to date. Not quite a meritage, but lots of flavor and beautiful finish. Easy drinking w/ no food required if you so choose to indulge. Holding strong... I recommend you try some especially for the price.

10/12/2012 - blacklock wrote:

wonderful to sum it up

10/8/2012 - blacklock wrote:

beautifully BIG FRUITY syrah... has loads of fruity taste but a cab kick to the end. I am SO looking forward to the second bottle... this wine is at it's peak!

9/23/2012 - blacklock wrote:

Still amazingly tasty! Best value wine to date... this vintage was priceless. tons of fruit, will be sadly missed...

8/11/2012 - blacklock wrote:

Glad we drank this one. Great fruit and boldness, but if you still have one in your cellar I'd advise to drink it w/in the next 30 days. It's showing breakdown in color and finish but was still enjoyable. Drink this gem before it's too late.

7/17/2012 - blacklock wrote:

My absolute favorite Chard! Wish I had more...

7/2/2012 - blacklock wrote:

if you have any of this lucious vintage left, drink it now... it's starting to turn

7/1/2012 - blacklock wrote:

dry, crisp, light; if you're looking for sweetness this is not the white for you. I prefer the dryer, lighter side, just like a pinot grigio should be. Very nice, no food required, drank on a 90 degree day on the river.

6/7/2012 - blacklock wrote:

BIG, PERFECT, FRUITY, BURNER AT THE END! MY FAVORITE!

5/31/2012 - blacklock wrote:

perfect syrah! Big and bold w/ tons of fruit... loved every drop...

5/29/2012 - blacklock wrote:

If you still have a bottle of this sitting around, I'd advise you to drink it. It's on the down side and by the end of summer my prediction is a good investment will be gone. Still very big and bold but has the flavors/tannins of a last leaf.

5/27/2012 - blacklock wrote:

WOW! This was a super pleasant surprise... for a 2009 I didn't expect such depth and flavor, tasting more aged than it is... so then I have to wonder how much potential it really has at it's peak of shelf life! Go get some, if you can... it's a BIG one so look out!

4/12/2012 - blacklock wrote:

in a word... FABULOUS!

4/10/2012 - blacklock wrote:

this wine is holding up strong! big, smooth, consistant... nice vintage

4/6/2012 - blacklock wrote:

not as good as the last time we had it; on it's last leaf I suppose; good but not great...

4/3/2012 - blacklock wrote:

still holding strong... no sign of aging and it was very smooth when served at room temp thru an aerator

4/1/2012 - blacklock wrote:

YUM!!! Melon galore~ wish I had more in my cellar w/ summer right around the corner. Served it w/ chicken alfredo and am speechless...

3/23/2012 - blacklock wrote:

nice wine. not too big but fruity nose and some bramble/burn on the end.

3/12/2012 - blacklock wrote:

yummy.

3/5/2012 - blacklock wrote:

Beautifully surprised w/ this wine. Nose and taste remind me of a delicious Zinfandel more than a pinot noir. I will try charbono any brand knowing how wonderful this one was; wish I had more, however... will be fun comparing other vineyards w/ the same grape. This one was top notch...

3/2/2012 - blacklock wrote:

in full form and bigger than I expected; nose, fruit, a slight burn on the finish but inviting. try their Claret if you like this.

2/27/2012 - blacklock wrote:

good, but not great like the '06. no nose and not as fruity. hope it improves w/ time.

2/27/2012 - blacklock wrote:

still holding strong, no signs of aging which was a nice surprise. most consistant value red I've had to date. wish I had another case in my cellar to Njoy... great vintage compared to the 2010; not as big or flavorful of a nose as the 2006 but w/ time we'll see if it can catch up.

2/9/2012 - blacklock wrote:

maturing nicely; very consistant and peppery long finish which is inviting. bouquet and fruit well balanced. good til 2020, can't wait to see how good it really gets~

2/8/2012 - blacklock wrote:

good value priced wine; I've had better but am happy enough w/ my purchase. more fruit forward for a cab; it opened up nicely at room temp; nothing big here just an easy drinking red.

1/30/2012 - blacklock wrote:

Not as good as I anticipated being a Kirkland red. Price was inexpensive which helped way the taste a bit. The Kirkland cabs and zins have my vote over the malbec any day. Still glad i tried it to see the difference.

1/9/2012 - blacklock wrote:

just a nice easy bottle of red to drink. nothing big, just fruity and full of flavor

1/8/2012 - blacklock wrote:

ok, this is truly amazing. says it's good 'til 2010, here we are fresh into 2012 and wow, in one word, is all i can say... huge nose, very fruity, big thruout. lucky to have a good seal and 5 more in my cellar. salute!!! Claret isn't for whimpy red wine drinkers :)

1/8/2012 - blacklock wrote:

nice nose, fruity somewhat like a syrah, awesome finish, smooth and yummy. tannins are already mature so enjoy going forward. nice accidental find...

1/3/2012 - blacklock wrote:

Wonderful sums up this wine in one word. BIG, fruity, once decanted and opened up, no food or choc. required. great vintage, glad we have several more to njoy.

1/1/2012 - blacklock wrote:

Best wine EVER!! Cuccon on label, 2003 reserve. Wish I was back at the castle in Italy where we bought it from. Great way to start the new year...

12/12/2011 - blacklock wrote:

one of the best pinot noir's I ever had; consistent and full of raspberry notes thruout. easy drinking and enjoyable.

12/8/2011 - blacklock wrote:

I agree... taste more like a Cab/Syrah blend. Good value wine, very easy to drink; no food required.

12/4/2011 - blacklock wrote:

best chardonnay for the value price; and to think, good 'til 2015... great buy.

11/20/2011 - blacklock wrote:

One of the best Cabs I've had yet. Nice bouquet, deep, dark, fruit... beautiful finish.

11/17/2011 - blacklock wrote:

floral, fruit, great aromas... sweeter than most whites I like but it opened up like a red and was absolutely delicious by my second glass and third glass.

11/4/2011 - blacklock wrote:

best BIGGEST value Zin I've ever tasted... yum!

10/25/2011 - blacklock wrote:

great wine, wow... this one is perfect right now. one more to finish in my cellar... better not wait too long, if this one goes past due I'll be so sad. get yourself some if you can. Big, Fruitful, long finish w/ great consistency.

10/25/2011 - blacklock wrote:

big red, good, starting to turn south for the winter.

10/12/2011 - blacklock wrote:

good; all apple here, great name for the wine, similiar to a sparkling white at first opening, bubbles on your glass. great buy too.

10/3/2011 - blacklock wrote:

awesome!

9/3/2011 - blacklock wrote:

Best

8/25/2011 - blacklock wrote:

big, bold, beautiful sums this one up. smoky and flavorful. One of the best buys ever. Will try more tannat wines bar none.