4/6/2024 - Kdad wrote:

Not much going on here, especially for the price point. Nose Is nonexistent. Second bottle I’ve had of this wine (Different year) that was a disappointment. Decant at least two hours to get any flavor.

4/5/2024 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Decanted one hour, ready to go. Earthy.

3/16/2024 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Love this wine. Consistent every year. One of the best $100 bottles out there.

2/14/2024 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Decant for 30 min. Ready to go.

2/3/2024 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Lots of dark fruit. Give it an hour+ decant. Maybe a bit hot at this point but not a distraction.

1/4/2024 - Kdad Likes this wine:

European style Chard.

12/25/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Old style. Oak. Yum.

12/24/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Smooth

11/20/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

After about an hour decant, it opened up and went great with San Lorenzo (Florence) lasagna.

11/11/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Really good. Well balanced. Soft tannins. Ready to drink.

10/29/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Lots of dark fruit. Give an hour decant.

10/25/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Fruit forward.

10/21/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Dark Fruit, lingering finish. Decanted for 1 hour.

9/16/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

In its drinking window. Gave it an hour decant, ready to go.

8/20/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Very smooth. Give at least a 30 min decant to open up the full flavor.

7/24/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

A big boy. Ready to drink. Dark fruit.

7/14/2023 - Kdad wrote:

Lots of dark fruit. The finish is a bit hot, but maybe another year of cellaring will bring this together.

7/8/2023 - Kdad wrote:

Lots of dark fruit.

6/21/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

A good pizza wine.

6/18/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Big fruit. Light tannins. Looks like Mr. Bevan was correct. Hold the 18’s, drink the 19’s. Pretty much true across the board. Although I’ll wait a year or 2 to drink this again.

6/11/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Well balanced and simply luscious.

6/2/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Love the dark fruit. I’d give a higher score, but just a bit hot.

5/29/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Better than the last bottle a year and a half ago, but still not there. A big wine for a blend. Still hot with alcohol.

5/20/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

If you're looking for a fruit bomb, this is not your wine. But if you appreciate a balanced, dry wine with an incredible finish, this is it. This reminds me of why I enjoy wine in the first place. Wow.
Brought this in to Ruth's Chris for beef! Pritchard Hill is the best!

5/13/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Needs at least a 45 min decant.

4/12/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Dark fruit, maybe just a bit hot on opening but otherwise great flavor, balanced.

4/8/2023 - Kdad Does not like this wine:

Give it an hour decant to get any taste of fruit. Dull, oaky and dry upon opening. Could not believe this was a wine from Realm.

4/1/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

A bit heavy on the oak, but otherwise a nice one.

3/20/2023 - Kdad wrote:

Not sure about this one. Funky finish. It was a gamble that didn’t pay off, especially being a Gandona. It did improve after 90 minute decant but still not a keeper.

3/11/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Just a bit hot upon opening, but everything else is there.

3/5/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Smooth. Ready to drink. Love this style.

2/18/2023 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Wasn’t quite sure when to open this , but it certainly was worth the wait.

12/25/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Smoooooooth. Patience paid off.

12/9/2022 - Kdad Does not like this wine:

The taste started off ok, but then the finish was off.
Heavy berry, not balanced at all.
Maybe try it in a marinade.

12/3/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Very nice. Patience paid off. Paired with Florence’s San Lorenzo lasagna. Damn, I love Italy.

10/29/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Consistently good.

10/18/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Found my pizza wine.

10/14/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Needs at least an hour before it opens up.

10/14/2022 - Kdad Does not like this wine:

Not sure what happened with this bottle. Horrible. Corked? Surprised since it was stored exactly as another I had previously back in July.

10/8/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Big difference from a year ago. Velvety smooth. Opened up after 15 minutes.

10/1/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Give it a 30-45 min. decant. Outstanding.

9/29/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Good Chardonnay. Nice balance between the European and Napa Chardonnay style.

9/24/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Good juice. And this is just the entry-level from Brand.

8/13/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Big wine. Dark berry, smooth tannins.

7/23/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Nice European style chard.

7/16/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Dark fruit, fruit forward.Tasty.

6/27/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

One of Bevan’s best.

6/19/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Never disappoints. What a great buy at $150. Looking forward to the '18 and '19.

6/11/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

Not as good as earlier this year. Good flavor, just not as rich.

6/2/2022 - Kdad Likes this wine:

If you like dark fruit, this is for you. Wasn’t sure what to expect from this wine as this was my first Sentinel. I’m not a big fruit forward fan but this at least with the dry finish made it work. Russell seems to have his hand in every district in Napa so it’s been a tasting adventure to find the best one, or at least my favorite.