2/23/2024 - msaxton123 wrote:

Sarah Quayle

5/2/2023 - msaxton123 wrote:

Outstanding

4/11/2020 - msaxton123 wrote:

Excellent t wine. Nice fruit. Good tannins. Needed a little aeration but was outstanding. At its peak.

3/24/2020 - msaxton123 wrote:

Had this bottle sitting in the cellar and decided to try it. Glad I did t wait longer but very happy I waited as long as I did. For a bottle I bought for $25 iseveral years ago this has held up fantastically. Great fruit, soft tannins, fully rounded. Just a really nice bottle.

1/14/2020 - msaxton123 wrote:

Cork was dry but mercifully the wine seemed unaffected. Starting to thin out a little bit still quite robust while being extremely amooth.

Excellent. But drink now if you have it.

9/15/2019 - msaxton123 wrote:

Absolutely fantastic.

9/3/2018 - msaxton123 wrote:

Excellent.

7/15/2018 - msaxton123 wrote:

Outstanding.

12/29/2017 - msaxton123 wrote:

Outstanding Zin. Well worth the price.

7/8/2017 - msaxton123 wrote:

Too late.

7/4/2017 - msaxton123 wrote:

Past it.

7/3/2017 - msaxton123 wrote:

Earthy. Very good. Still young.

4/21/2017 - msaxton123 wrote:

This wine is perfect now. Full, smooth and balanced. Excellent Tempranillo.

10/10/2016 - msaxton123 wrote:

Not ready yet. Will continue to cellar.

9/12/2016 - msaxton123 wrote:

Just a great balanced delicious Syrah. Got at Costco for $19. Excellent value. SA wines are real steals.

9/14/2016 - msaxton123 wrote:

Very nice up front. Lost a little depth after a few sips but surprising balanced wine. Very nice Syrah. Enjoyed it and will buy again.

8/10/2016 - msaxton123 wrote:

Not fair to rate this as it seems past the prime drinking window.

8/12/2014 - msaxton123 wrote:

This is a fruit bomb but is absolutely fantastic with acidic foods. Cuts right through and stays fully with you sip after sip. Consistent quality as expected from glaetzer. Great value for the money.

4/7/2014 - msaxton123 wrote:

I Wont score this since it would be into the 60s or 70s only and I hate to score anything that harshly as others seem to like this. Perhaps this is simply hitting my palate wrong but I found this to be undrinkable. Very sweet, no complexity, too much heat on the finish. Simply not good. Tried it again day 2 and same result. Get anything from mollydooker to compare and you'll see what I mean.

3/17/2014 - msaxton123 wrote:

Very drinkable but still developing.

1/12/2014 - msaxton123 wrote:

Pairs very well with spicy foods. Holds up, doesn't get lost after tie sips and tastes spectacular. Very rich/velvety finish for a Rioja. Terrific.

11/8/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Unfortunately this turned to a nice acidy proto vinegar. Just kept it too long.

Starting to pay attention to the community drinking window suggestions.

10/26/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Reasonable. Soft tannin. Good color. Acid up front but mellow with aeration.

Good but not great.

10/13/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Not impressive. Decent but more of an acidic bite than should be. Strikes me as unbalanced. Thier reserves are significantly better.

9/22/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Nothing special about this. Wouldn't buy it.

9/22/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Very nice cab. Deep fruit and good structure. Will benefit from a couple more years in the bottle to soften up a touch.

9/17/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Decent Pinot Grigio. Nothing special but not bad either.

9/13/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Tremendous wine. Excellent example of Tempranillo. Fisrst rich fruit and deep flavor. Smooth. Great right out of the bottle with an aeration. Even better day 2.
2011 compares very favorably and is readily available. Buy and store those a couple of years and you'll be rewarded.

9/4/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Deep fruit for a claret. Rich. Very nice. Good restaurant value at $60. $40 retail a bit high.

8/5/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Very good cab, especially for the price point. Deep fruit and good structure. Smooth with the right amont of tannic bite. Really enjoyed this. Will continue to improve for a couple years more. 2 bottles left. Wish I had a case!

7/2/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Nice enough. A little sweet on the finish. Heavy apple/honey characteristics. Decent with chicken.

5/27/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Nice balance. Good big fruit. An excellent Grenache especially for the price. Outstanding value.

4/14/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Meh.

4/14/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Very nice chard. Viscosity closer to a California but clean and bright flavors. No over oak.

4/8/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Big fruit. Nice acidity. balanced.
Overall this is a very nice rich Malbec. Likely at its peak. Great value.

3/19/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Very nice priorat. Not value for price as its a little thin and there are more robust examples. Enjoyable nonetheless.

3/18/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Deep purple. Soft tannins. Las fruit than Cali cab but more earthy. Overall a different style of cab but very enjoyable.

3/11/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Great Shiraz. Very lush for the varietal.

3/11/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Full flavor without the acid bite of most Sauvignon Blancs

1/25/2013 - msaxton123 wrote:

Flat and unbalanced.

12/15/2012 - msaxton123 wrote:

Thin like water. No taste. Assume way past prime.

12/7/2012 - msaxton123 wrote:

Excellent Shiraz.

10/31/2012 - msaxton123 wrote:

Needs some air. Tight and acidy right out of the bottle but excellent example of a typical (good) ribiera del duero after a few hours. Balanced.

10/8/2012 - msaxton123 wrote:

Excellent blend. Not huge tannins but has nice depth. Excellent value at 20? in restaurant.

6/2/2012 - msaxton123 wrote:

Cherry and vanilla notes. Full without being overly heavy. Very nice!

5/23/2012 - msaxton123 wrote:

Peppery. Nice strawberry note. Very nice acidity. Stands up well with food. Overall great rose.

5/18/2012 - msaxton123 wrote:

Fuller fruit for a cotes du Rhone. Very good

5/21/2012 - msaxton123 wrote:

Average

5/21/2012 - msaxton123 wrote:

Past it's prime.

5/13/2012 - msaxton123 wrote:

Fruit is all you taste at first and not pleasantly so but calmed down a lot second day. Worked paired with heavy red sauce pasta.