6/14/2017 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Deep inviting red. Complexity of berries, oak, hint of chocolate. Big wine that Mesa time to open up. Definitely provide adequate time to breath.

4/14/2017 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Wow - nice wine! Great balance, perfect acidity, and mas tannins still present.

3/18/2017 - pmccullough17 wrote:

The wine has low acidity. It smells like mineral and apple. The body is medium. The wine finishes medium. It tastes like lavender, cut green grass and grapefruit. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. The wine has smooth texture.

3/11/2017 - pmccullough17 wrote:

It smells like raspberry and medium toast. The wine looks garnet colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle.

2/11/2017 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Killer. Drink now. Can't imagine this wine gets better. Has held up well, balanced, perfect acidity, long finish.

2/11/2017 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Love this wine. Nice dark ruby red with well balanced fruit and tannins. Moderate to long finish. Keep buying this wine.

2/10/2017 - pmccullough17 wrote:

The wine has low acidity. It smells like cranberry, raspberry and black olive. The wine finishes medium. It tastes like blackberry, cherry and black pepper. The wine looks purple colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. The wine has round texture.

2/9/2017 - pmccullough17 wrote:

The wine has medium acidity. It smells like blackberry, strawberry, alcohol/hot and cherry. The wine finishes short. It tastes like blackberry, black pepper and toast. The wine looks purple colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. The wine has linear texture.

12/4/2016 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Nice sipper around the fire. Good with dessert.

7/19/2016 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: deep red. Delicious blend, nice finish. Good stuff.

4/30/2016 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Beautiful ruby red color. Subtle fruit on the nose. Taste is balanced with acidity and fruit. Moderate tenants, can you use a couple more years in the cellar.

3/29/2016 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Beautiful robust wine. Nice dark ruby red. Large tannins from the Petit Verdot - really needs a couple more years to mellow. Nice balance of tannins, oak, and acid. Large hit of fruit on palate. This wine screams for meat - find it a nice T-bone buddy. This is one of the cheaper wines at Foxen - get more is you have the opportunity.

2/19/2016 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Deep red but not ink red like I'm used to seeing. Actual better the second day. Aerate well. A little too acidic - slightly out of balance. Good drinker - just not great. Over priced

12/7/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Solid wine. Abundant black and raspberry on the nose. Good balance and acidity. Moderate finish on the back side. Very drinkable now - likely to peak in another couple years.

11/29/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Solid wine. Very dark red. Looks like it has petite Syrah in the mix. In wine, you get what you pay for. Is it really nice why but it comes at a high price. Great grapes, good color, very nice balance of acid, fruit, and taste. Consumes well now....will improve over the next few years.

10/11/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Had to try early....give this more time. Abundant plum and berry with tarry under tones. Not overly complex yet. Consumed on its own after dinner. Seems it would go well with lighter meats and veggies.

8/10/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Crisp wine. Hints of pineapple and passion fruit on the backside. Love the area - like the wine. Well done boys.

7/17/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Wow....don't miss this one if you get a chance. Could continue to cellar for a few more. Great balance with super finish.

7/17/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Always one of my favorites. Robust, warm and great finish down the back side. Killer wine!

7/17/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

A little disappointing. Did not hold up as strong as I would like. Drink' now.

7/17/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Drink now

7/6/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Drink now - no reason to hold any longer. Likely a year past prime. No fruit left on pallet. Common drinker - nothing unique.

6/13/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Very nice wine. Hints of chocolate and nice oak. Jammy: filled with cherry and blackberries. Killer wine. Had it if BBQ ribs - perfect.

6/12/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Earthier nose than usual. Solid but not overly exciting. Flat on palate, little on the backside. Not sure this will get much better with age.

6/6/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Nose a little off; hints of cherry. Dark ruby red. Fruit forward, lacking complexity on the back side.

5/10/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Great spice and oak on nose. Medium finish of cherry soda. Nice wine with meat.

5/9/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: not as good Julia's. With that said, it's Foxen and they don't make a bad wine - at all. A very nice mello wine that would likely go well with more delicate foods.

4/18/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Sisquoc's Merlot is always killer. Deep ruby red color and the distinctive earthy jam in the nose. You can never go wrong with this wine. Great with anything Italian. Had it with pizza - yummy. Lay it down a couple of yeRs if possible.

4/17/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

Well balanced but little excitement in this bottle. Everyday drinker but don't expect any sage tasting notes.

4/17/2015 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: dark, rich, fruity. Young, vibrant, rich - another fruit bomb. Fun win - have with food. Hold for a few years if possible.

12/12/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: good but over Oakes.

11/23/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: honest good chard. Clean, true to the grape. Just the right amount of oak.

11/21/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: a medium red with subtle cherry notes on Jose. Subtle wood, ash, and berry on palate. Little structure on the back side.

11/21/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: not bad for a moderately priced wine. Solid nothing special.

11/15/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: nice deep ruby red color with a subtle nose of cherry. Hints of cherry with leather on the noise. Solid wine - not spectacular. Good balance of acid to tannins. Would be good as a blending wine

11/12/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: still great but time to drink up.

10/11/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: another great jam bomb from TJ's. Nose is first greeted by heavy fumes of alcohol (15.6%) - common of their wine. The nose then gives way to raspberries and berry pie. Your mouth will explode with moderately smoked tobacco, oak, and jammed toast. Had this with sausage and loved it.

10/8/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: intense right out of the bottle. Beautiful dark ruby red. Healthy infusion of oak - did the barn burn down? Oak mellows quickly and gives way to intense fruit: berries, currant, vanilla, and a hint of tobacco. Really interesting. Buying a bottle and will decant to see how it changes with time. Tannins moderate to strong - another couple years in the cellar will help.

10/5/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: great everyday drinking wine. Reminds me of Gallo Hearty Burgundy. Well balanced - goes well with food or just by itself.

10/5/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: modestly stated wine. Not a classic Pinot. A bit unbalanced - could use a little more acidity. Single berries on nose and a funky hint of caramel on the palate. Not Sisquoc's best effort.

8/24/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

P. McCullough: nice rich ruby red. Hint of pepper and oak on nose. Lacking fruit or anything exciting down the backside of the pallet. Disappointing offering from Heitz. Drink them now if you have them.

5/31/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: nice subtle hint of cherry and tobacco on noise. Beautiful balance of acidity and tannins on palette. Only negative is it might be a bit over oaked. Great wine - save one in the cellar if you can.

2/14/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: very nice wine. Hints of cherry, vanilla, and Currant. Subtle okay and white pepper on the backside of the pallet.

1/30/2014 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: nice everyday drinker. Hints of tobacco and ripe berry.

11/30/2013 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: dark and rich. Heavy cherry tones with syrupy blackberry. Residual sugar seems a bit heavy in this one.

11/30/2013 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: well balanced pinot. Cranberries and Cherry. Went perfectly with our Thanksgiving turkey.

11/30/2013 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: dark, rich and yummy. Tannins have softened nicely and the results is a well balanced wine with moderate complexity. Wish I had more.

11/25/2013 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: nice dark ruby red color; nice blend of Merlot, Cab, Malbec, petite Verdot, and Cab Franc. Good fruit on the front; overly oaked on the back side.

11/24/2013 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: dark and rich. Little on the nose; nice robust fruit and tannins on the the front of pallet. Little excitement down the back side. Solid wine - a little pricey for what it is.

11/16/2013 - pmccullough17 wrote:

PMcCullough: dark and rich. Heavily peppered - wish I was enjoying with food. Nice everyday wine