1/6/2013 - thatbrian Does not like this wine:

Very acidic (tart and sour). Was very disappointing for $40

12/17/2012 - thatbrian Likes this wine:

Great on day 2.

3/9/2012 - thatbrian Likes this wine:

Not a great bottle for $27. Not much on the nose and short finish.

3/3/2012 - thatbrian Does not like this wine:

Very acidic, and hot. Was very disappointed with this bottle.

2/5/2012 - thatbrian Likes this wine:

Not much of a nose, and the finish is short, but it's easy-drinking without being sweet. It seems to strike a balance between old world and new world. Can be enjoyed with or without food. Great QPR at $15.

2/3/2012 - thatbrian Likes this wine:

Unpleasant nose. Nothing special. Plenty of better choices at this price point.

2/3/2012 - thatbrian Does not like this wine:

This is not ready to drink yet. No amount of air time that I gave it seemed to help. It's so astringent that it's very unpleasant. Hard to believe that this is a right bank Bordeaux.

1/22/2012 - thatbrian Likes this wine:

Would be a very good wine and good QPR, but it's over-oaked.

1/21/2012 - thatbrian Does not like this wine:

Too much oak.

1/17/2012 - thatbrian Likes this wine:

It is NW in style but still a pleasant, crowd-pleasing wine. B

1/13/2012 - thatbrian Likes this wine:

Too much oak for me, but a nice wine for $15. Fruity, but a decent balance of old world/ new world.

1/9/2012 - thatbrian Likes this wine:

Popped and poured. It seems to strike a nice balance between OW and NW styles.

1/6/2012 - thatbrian Likes this wine:

Not worth $165.

1/5/2012 - thatbrian Likes this wine:

Astringent! Even after 6 hours of air, this was still harsh.

1/3/2012 - thatbrian Likes this wine:

Excellent QPR. Crowd-pleasing everyday-drinking wine. Great pinot nior, but decant it for at least 30 min.

1/1/2012 - thatbrian wrote:

Very sweet and fruity, but delicious.

12/30/2011 - thatbrian wrote:

Compared to the 2008 Clos des Pape CdP, this was barely okay. Thin, uninteresting, but it is only $40. Would not buy again.

12/28/2011 - thatbrian wrote:

This wine is an amazing value at about $10. New world, so it's a bit sweet.

12/26/2011 - thatbrian Likes this wine:

Decanted for an hour and it was OK - put it back into the bottle and drank the next day - it was a solid "very good".