11/20/2023 - Sabishop Likes this wine:

Decanted for two hours. Very nice.

12/23/2022 - Sabishop wrote:

Still great after all these years in the cellar. Very nice..very smooth. Still some nice fruit. Decanted for an hour or so. Had with roast beef.

6/12/2020 - Sabishop wrote:

A little young...but tasty. Need a couple more years and it will be great.

7/18/2019 - Sabishop wrote:

Amazing. Enjoyed with friends.

2/10/2019 - Sabishop wrote:

Nice and easy drinking. A little pricey for the quality, but I enjoyed the bottle with some turkey and beef chili my wife made.

11/30/2018 - Sabishop wrote:

Great Bordeaux blend.

7/29/2018 - Sabishop wrote:

Glad that I had it with dinner tonight...cork broke in, but I still strained and decanted it. Was still great. Time to drink.

12/31/2017 - Sabishop wrote:

Great bottle. Decanted for 2 hours. Great New Years Eve bottle.

8/26/2017 - Sabishop wrote:

Maybe I should have waited a few years in my cellar, but I treated myself since we are dealing with a Hurricane and I've been stuck all day. Still very nice. Bright cherry and nice tannins. Will be smoother in a few years, but I may decant the rest for a few hours. Very promising!

7/9/2017 - Sabishop wrote:

Drank with cheese and roasted chicken. Nice berry and earthy taste. Great for price point.

2/5/2017 - Sabishop wrote:

No need to wait any longer...drinking one of my last 3 bottles with a steak and balsamic glazed Brussel sprouts. Very mellow and smooth. Not too much fruit left, but was like drinking velvet. I'll most likely try to find an occasion to drink my other two bottles this year.

8/13/2016 - Sabishop wrote:

Cork Cafe Menu

7/21/2015 - Sabishop wrote:

Very nice. Nice tannins and some nice fruit. Nice every day wine.

7/9/2015 - Sabishop wrote:

Young but already very good even w/aeration. Recommended at Vic& Anthony's.

5/29/2015 - Sabishop wrote:

Drank at my wine bar. Owner made me try before seeing label (thinking I would say no to Kendall Jackson). Very nice Pinot.

5/16/2015 - Sabishop wrote:

Still decanting, but took a sip. Very nice balance. Fruit, spice. Still with some tannins.

12/31/2014 - Sabishop wrote:

Very nice first New Years bottle.

5/17/2014 - Sabishop wrote:

Tastes at Max's. Very good. Cocoa, berry and just a hint of pepper. Nice Tannins for a young cab.

3/30/2014 - Sabishop wrote:

Had it recommended at Flemings Steakhouse. Nothing amazing, but very pleasant.

6/15/2013 - Sabishop wrote:

Some spice on the nose. Nice even taste with some strawberry and raspberry. Great every day Pinot.

5/3/2013 - Sabishop wrote:

Hint of berry and spice with a little oak. Easy drinking an. Nice balance. Drinking nicely now.

4/27/2013 - Sabishop wrote:

Cherries and cocoa on the nose. First sip after uncorking had nice tannins and some nice berries. Nice fort impression. Looking forward to finishing the glass.

4/11/2013 - Sabishop wrote:

Just drank with Venturi (no decanting). Wonderful Merlot. Balanced fruit and berry. Drinking with a smile on my face.

3/29/2013 - Sabishop wrote:

Tastes fine for an every day $12 bottle. Easy drinking on its own definite pepper and spice with a little berry to start. I'm going to try with some BBQ chicken for dinner, may be good.

1/6/2013 - Sabishop wrote:

My wife wanted a Pinot tonight, so I decided on this one. Cherry and some spice on the nose...very pleasant. Definitely some nice cherry and raspberry on my first taste. With the firs sip (used Vinturi) right out of the bottle, it already tasted good to me. I think it will open up even more tonight in the next hour. Very drinkable already.

12/15/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Smooth tannins. Slight berry and hint I chocolate. Not overly complex. Nice wine.

12/10/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

I enjoyed it. Some licorice and hint of berry on the nose. Very balanced taste with a hind of dark berries and a touch of spice. For my cost at under $20...nice pick up.

10/31/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Earthy and nice chocolatey nose. Nice slight berry an tannins on the first sip. Still should have a few years left to age, but nice now.

10/29/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Very nice. Berry/plum taste on the palate. A little spice to finish it off. Look forward to drinking more of it tonight.

10/18/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Great every day wine. Enjoying after dinner.

10/15/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Very balanced. Mild tannins. Slight berry nose and mild berry finish. A little chocolate and cocoa. Very nice.

9/29/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Nice blend. Somewhat earthy smokey nose. Slight cherry taste that made it a good after dinner glass for me. Nice bottle for the price.

9/26/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Forgot I had this bottle...pleasant surprise that it was still drinking very well. Very balanced , soft tannins and a very nice wine that I had by itself while watching TV. It is time to drink it...I wouldn't wait any longer.

9/17/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Sadly corked.

9/9/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Blackberry and some black pepper to start. Some earthiness and oak with a hint of strawberry. Drank as we were cooking dinner very nice now. Still with some tannins that may allow it to age a little more.

9/3/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Very nice...smokey and spice on the nose with a hint of chocolate. Dark berry with some oak and a little leather. Nice tannins, not too acidic very drinkable even without decanting. I look forward to trying more after decanting.

8/30/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Got when at the winery. Peppery nose. Some cherry taste with a hint of strawberry finish. Nice tannins to age a while longer. Need to get another bottle and try again in a few years.

8/24/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

I let decant for an hour. Very balanced tannins...very smooth. Mineral and earthy nose. Slight berry taste, but mostly earty tasting to me. Iseemed to have a little licorice as well. Very enjoyable with beef stroganoff for dinner

8/18/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Berry and slight chocolate on the nose. Dark berry and chocolate finish. Had with pizza....very nice!

8/8/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Nice berry mose...nice tannins. Nice, but not great...may age a little longer.

8/2/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

A little you with strong tannins. Earthy with berry finish. Should mellow and be even better in a few yrars.

7/3/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Spicy and slight fruit nose. Balanced tannins. Some licorice and cherry taste. Ready to drink now. Pretty good for price..

7/3/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Spice and berry nose. Very light taste. A little mild for my taste. Very smooth and slight berry finish. OK

7/3/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Start with a cherry or berry taste. Smokey finish. Balanced tannins and spice.

7/3/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Apple and peach fruits...very nice

7/1/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Cherry and some oak on the nose. Slight pepper and cherry and plummy taste with very mild tannins. Very fruit forward. Should do OK with a blend of Indian foods.

6/30/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Peppery with a little cherry on the smell. Very mild and balanced tannins...enjoyed the first sip after the hour of decanting. Has a nice peppery and hint of cherry taste. Very nice and wouldn't wait any longer.

6/23/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

OK...not very complex. berry forward.

5/11/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Nice nose. Nice cherry/berry and good hint of spice and oak.

5/11/2012 - Sabishop wrote:

Easy drinking. Black currants and raspberries.