2/5/2018 - JoachimS Likes this wine:

Lively and tart. Not very oaky, but also somewhat unstructured. Cherries, apricots, and a little citrus.

8/29/2016 - JoachimS Likes this wine:

Huge, almost aggressive nose. Not much acid left but still complex and structured, floral notes with hints of super-ripe citrus (almost like lemon meringue) and minerality at the end. As others have mentioned, I was pretty surprised to learn how old this wine was.

7/11/2015 - JoachimS wrote:

Very nice, and paired well with a large roast, but on its way downhill. Would drink this soon if you have any.

6/27/2015 - JoachimS wrote:

Really terrible. So bad that I thought the bottle must be flawed, but we tried a second and it was the same. The closest note I can think of is papaya juice from papaya king (so better than gray's juice but pricier).

6/14/2015 - JoachimS Does not like this wine:

I tried a later vintage of this recently and was very pleasantly surprised, but couldn't find any of those bottles. May not be a wine that can withstand any aging, but it was worth the shot (and inexpensive). Have 3 more bottles, so will give it another chance.

4/20/2014 - JoachimS wrote:

Slightly corked.

6/10/2013 - JoachimS wrote:

Oaky, but not overwhelming, and some nice acidity, slight taste of cranberry.

5/20/2013 - JoachimS wrote:

Had a half-bottle. At first this had a very deep and complex nose, but there wasn't really a lot of anything on the palate. A bit of heat, some tannins, but generally just stringy and boring. It opened up nicely, and paired well with a rich and slightly spicy meal.

9/18/2012 - JoachimS wrote:

slightly astringent, but some nice ripe fruits and smooth nonetheless. Nothing too special, but very solid.

9/3/2012 - JoachimS wrote:

Musky barnyard nose, that did not match the way this wine tasted, or at least, the taste was not what I expected. Somewhat coppery taste, with tart fruits. Interesting, though I'm not sure what to pair it with or how eager I am to try more.

3/30/2012 - JoachimS wrote:

Spicy, and very reasonably priced.

3/21/2012 - JoachimS wrote:

Rusty and coppery; bit on the tannic side.

3/21/2012 - JoachimS wrote:

Green and smooth; would like to try again earlier in a tasting.

3/21/2012 - JoachimS wrote:

There were 2 bottles of this at a tasting. The person leading the tasting thought one was flawed, and I'm pretty sure I drank from the other, but I think both may have been off. Robitussin may have been the closest comparison point for taste.

3/21/2012 - JoachimS wrote:

Buttery, some taste of green apples. Not my style exactly.

3/21/2012 - JoachimS wrote:

Lots of minerals, with a cedar-esque taste. I think I was unprepared for this after a much more robust wine before hand, so I would like to taste again.

3/21/2012 - JoachimS wrote:

Very light, with a distinct grapefruit taste.

3/6/2012 - JoachimS wrote:

I was the only one at the tasting that liked this at all, but I found it pleasant, if a bit bell-peppery.

2/16/2012 - JoachimS wrote:

This was so heavily tannic when I opened it that I thought it was a flawed bottle. After a really long time open, it was just a bit boring.

12/26/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

Scored this at 92 in 2011. Had it again this thanksgiving, and would rate it 90. Still very nice, but not as vibrant.

12/11/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

Fine. Really, nothing whatsoever to say about this wine.

11/27/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

Way too young. Fine, but really, nothing going on here. Will try again in a few years.

9/30/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

Had a second bottle of this very shortly after having the first. For whatever reason, it wasn't quite as good as the first, but was still extremely nice. Tons of minerals, clear, clarified taste. A friend from the UK who likes rieslings has often expressed doubts that NY can produce them. I intend to bring him a bottle of this the next time I see him.

9/29/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

berries. so many berries.

9/29/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

Crisp, almost overripe green apples, taste of something a bit savory somewhere. almost sparkling.

9/28/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

Right when opened, wine was sour/tart. Opened up, reveled a mineral bitterness with hints of leather. Not my style, exactly, but very good.

9/6/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

Light, almost bronze color, very smooth though not terribly complex. Decanted for a bit and that seemed to help.

8/3/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

sorta strange dessert wine; hard to rank compared to other wines, but somewhere between a port and standard red.

7/28/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

Deep red, with berries and floral scents, plum, some earthy tastes.

7/27/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

Cheeries, tannins, very little heat, some peppery notes. opens up nicely.

7/28/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

Light copper/bright red. Tart (maybe not quite ripe raspberries), very smooth but with spices, esp. on aftertaste.

7/28/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

Very deep purple, robust but not terribly complex nose, lots of fruit.

6/12/2011 - JoachimS wrote:

Sweet fruits, particularly plum slighty acidic and peppery finish. Lots of tannins, classic brunello color.