1/25/2014 - codewheeney Likes this wine:

Fantastic, drank at casanova in Carmel, much lighter than other CdP blanc we've had. Minerals, some light fruit. Crisp and balanced, high alcohol not noticeable.

12/20/2013 - codewheeney wrote:

Drinking amazingly well now

10/23/2013 - codewheeney wrote:

Outstanding wine, it has aged wonderfully and is probably perfect right now. Paler red in color, clear shoulders. Very "old world" rhone style, produced with a deft touch, not overly "big". Channeling the best of southern France via California. Great with food, but ready for an evening with you and your loved one, too.

8/9/2013 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank at seatac, after tamarack cabernet franc. Not quite as good, low tannin, chalky, rich mouth feel

8/9/2013 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank in seatac, big and lush, nice finish, smooth tannins. Drinkable now, very nice.

5/30/2011 - codewheeney wrote:

Having never had Arneis before, I don't know how this wine should taste, but we loved this wine when drank at Rose Pistola in SF. Crisp, bright and minerals.

5/10/2011 - codewheeney wrote:

Great wine, interesting pale color, not as bright red as expected but lighter (though not rose light). Very "bistro" wine like, but at another level. Complex and just the right amount of dry.

3/24/2011 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank with pizza from Mangia La Pizza, very good.

2/16/2011 - codewheeney wrote:

A very nice wine. Purchased for some cooking, but the wine is enjoyable to drink. Bright and good acid, nice pear notes. Very pale in color, quite a long finish.

2/10/2011 - codewheeney wrote:

From the 2011 Wine club shipment. So far, the 2007 Cab Sav is the best, but needs time. We liked this Rojo del Patron better than the Primoroso, thus far, from this shipment.

2/10/2011 - codewheeney wrote:

Wine club delivery. Very good, wonderful nose, long legs and nice color. A bit tannic, still, though should be left for a year or so.

12/20/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank at metro brasserie, wonderful sweet with vanilla.

12/9/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Still very young, but a great bottle. Tight at first, but beautiful ruby color (not inky black), wonderful, classic bordeaux style nose. Opened up nicely as the night progressed. Will buy more, this wine promises to get much better still, although it's great now.

11/24/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank at Bouchon in Santa Barbara, stupendous wine. Started with a carmel notes, developed a nice spice as it opened up. Very long finish, beautiful pale color, a great American pinot noir.

10/4/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Purchased at Total wine to try. Nice and refreshing, bright, not too much fruit and nicely dry.

9/17/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank at Il Vinaio, a big wine, though lighter in color. Jam and oak on the nose, good legs, moderate finish and silky mouth feel. Very good with filet.

7/29/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank at pamplelmous in Las Vegas, wonderful with pate and steak tartare.

7/11/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Liked this bottle much better than previous tastes. Pale, lots of bubbles, on the dry side, not very fruit, nice yeasty tang

7/3/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Wow, this has really improved, silky mouth feel now, wonderful fruit mellowed nicely with earth.

6/11/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Was concerned about this wine getting too warm when shipped earlier this week, but no worries there, the wine was fine. Beautiful pale yellow in color, many small bubbles, fruity and slightly sweet, a nice balance, and just right for my tastes, which lean towards less yeasty.

6/8/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank another of these bottles now, and it didn't impress me as much as previously. A little tight and herbal, we'll see how it goes when we drink another bottle in a year.

6/2/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank at Daniel in New York on advice of sommelier, with duck pate, rabbit and veal. darker in color, nose of spice and a little vanilla, subdued fruit, really wonderful in that sense. opened up and revealed more fruit in the glass, but never lost the earthier nose.

6/1/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

drank at Perillla in NYC, medium garnet color, nice balance of fruit and earth. wonderful. upon further review, great old world earthy nose, but not so much on the palette

6/1/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

drank at Tiramisu in UES, w/ tapas. nice on a humid hot day, dry and refreshing, pale yellow, moderate bubbles, pears ans apricots.

5/8/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Served at dinner party with JT, Lynn, Dan, Carmine, Dave and Karla. Went wonderfully well blanquette de veau. Wonderful fruit, long legs, darker in color.

5/8/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Wonderful wine, rich and great mouth feel. Ordering more!

5/7/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Used for Mimosas at work

4/20/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

A wonderful domestic Pinot Noir. Just the right mix of old world complexity and new world ripeness.

4/19/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

drank at Andreoli in Scottsdale, first bottle was corked, second quite nice, low alcohol, very dry, Italian "bistro" wine.

4/6/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Wow, this wine is just better and better the more we drink it. Had with Fillet Mignon and crab, used 1/2 cup to make a sauce of red wine and shallots.

3/26/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

wonderful, lighter than CdP, great w/ duck.

3/20/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

we really like this nice, well balanced dry and fruity bubbly

3/7/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank with Chris and Deanna with Homemade pasta and Bolognese. Great wine, terrific value for money.

3/7/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Great stuff, drank half the bottle at Monarch Cafe, and kept the rest overnight. Used some to cook with (Bolognese sauce) and drank the last of it. Really great GSM red.

3/3/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

This is a wonderful wine. Bright, acidic and refreshing, went well with saffron orzo and chicken and scallops. Just a fun, entertaining wine that's very well made.

2/28/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank at Il Cortile in Paso Robles. Nice, not overly sweet, light bubbles.

2/27/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank at Villa Creek resto in Paso Robles. lovely light clor, long legs, changing nose of earth and spice, old world style pinot. Love it.

2/27/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

beautiful, light, dry. drank at Il Cortile in Paso Robles for lunch. very light ruby color, good finish, long legs, dry w/ a bit of spice. perfect for light lunch, bistro wine

2/26/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank at Il Cortile in paso robles. fab, just the right amount of dry.

2/26/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank at Il Cortile in Paso Robles. wonderful toasty and dry.

2/23/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

drank at Sahara with hummus, gyro salad, lentil soup, absolutely perfect with those flavors.

2/21/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Wonderful wine, especially when it got out of the bottle and stretched its legs a bit. Dark color, nice legs, earthy and smoky hints.

2/19/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Wonderful wine, and ready to go right now.

2/15/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Wonderful, and based on recollection, Robin and I like this slightly more than the 2006.

2/14/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

drank at Les RendezSvous in Tucson. highlight of the meal. classic burgundy, fruity at first, giving way to wonderful spice. light nose, moderate legs, great pale coilor.

2/11/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

drank at PastaBar in Phx, really liked it. soft, light in color, hervval nose. nice

2/9/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Just an average bottle.

2/6/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Dinner party

2/5/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

drank at Petite Maison, nice bistro wine, probably should decant, opened up nicely.

2/4/2010 - codewheeney wrote:

Drank at tiramisu in scottsdale. decent wine.