8/12/2016 - seattle64 wrote:

A lithe expressive wine that struts it's pedigree when given plenty of air. While on the lighter side, it's depth and complexity leave little doubt of it's original market intention . An elegant wine. Outstanding QPR and a nice change of pace.

6/20/2016 - seattle64 wrote:

I think this has good potential. For my palette, at this point in time, the wood was too dominant. Everything else is there as expected. Good power for a merlot. For me, this just needs time.

7/14/2015 - seattle64 wrote:

Big departure from previous vintages. Really soft and easy. Lacks the cut and class for Canoe Ridge Estates and the hyped 2012 vintage.

4/14/2015 - seattle64 wrote:

Not sure what to make of this. First glass was really good. Very good aromatics. Deep, dark color. Decent complexity. Mouth feel was a little strange with a carbonated, effervescence tingle. Didn't care for the rest of it, weird.

12/27/2014 - seattle64 wrote:

A nice wine. Had two tastes at xmas. Someone brought a 1.5L 2012 Andrew Will Sorella, which after a taste I went running back to get a glass of only to find it gone. My Heitz was an acceptable consolation.

11/24/2014 - seattle64 wrote:

Great second bottle wine. Good concentration, smooth mouth feel, nice finish. Not a lot of complexity but strong in all other aspects. Dry. Tough to find Goldschmidt in WA. Should of bought a case.

11/23/2014 - seattle64 wrote:

Outstanding nose. Bigger than I anticipated with good complexity and sense of place. Throwing lots of sediment.

11/13/2014 - seattle64 wrote:

Went well with Italian food and friends. Good concentration, smooth mouth feel, and integration of oak. Would buy again. Finishes short.

10/7/2014 - seattle64 wrote:

Good qpr. Coming around nicely.

9/17/2014 - seattle64 wrote:

Wonderful aromas. Very good concentration. Love it. First Soos Creek and very pleased.

6/12/2014 - seattle64 wrote:

A very good merlot. 28% Seven Hills vineyard. Tannic. Had years left in it. Darkest cork I've pulled in a while. Hard to beat the price.

5/15/2014 - seattle64 wrote:

Pnp at restaraunt. Tough to find this wine. Has potential but needs time. 90ish but waiting. Very drinkable but has a tannic tail that needs to mellow.

4/19/2014 - seattle64 wrote:

Outstanding. Color was medium purple. Lighter than I expected but still appropriate. Wine seemed thick. Bouquet was a nice mix of fruit, earth,and pencil lead. Big mid palate- very much like the 2007 full pull and friends. A douple gulper. Texture was silky. Finish was very long.

3/31/2014 - seattle64 wrote:

Good. Nothing wrong but not my type of wine. Followed over 3 nights.

2/27/2014 - seattle64 wrote:

Too acidic at this point. Followed over 2 nights. Never really came together and didn't hold up well. It's drinkable but I'm slightly dissapointed with the case purchase at this point. 2010's should be long lived. I'll try it again in a year or two.

2/15/2014 - seattle64 wrote:

Good. Amazing how much better the 2007 was compared to this or the 08.

2/12/2014 - seattle64 wrote:

Very good to excellent. Nice bouquet. Deep, dark purple. Good concentration of fruit. 3rd vintage of this wine. Consistantly good. Held up 2 nights.

12/22/2013 - seattle64 wrote:

Nice cab but on the fragile side. Drink up? Last of my bottles of the 07.

12/22/2013 - seattle64 wrote:

Wine of the night. First Seven Hills and a big fan.

12/22/2013 - seattle64 wrote:

Excellent. Went fast so I just got a taste but it's still going strong. Outstanding QPR.

12/22/2013 - seattle64 wrote:

Excellent. We all really liked this wine. Received as a gift. Not sure I would spend the money to buy again but it was nice.

11/13/2013 - seattle64 wrote:

I thought it was complex, smooth, deep, and nicely oaked. I agree with some, it's a little soft and easy but still a very nice wine.

10/19/2013 - seattle64 wrote:

Last bottle - still going strong. Consistantly good over the last couple of years. Deep flavors from some of the higher end vineyards with just a kiss of oak. Wondering why I didn't buy more. 90.

4/29/2013 - seattle64 wrote:

Below average. Well past it's prime. Sour and flat with little fruit left.

3/3/2013 - seattle64 wrote:

Nice smell with a good smooth fruit taste. By night two, this was falling apart. Sediment was minor and limited to last sip of the bottle. Should of drank younger.

2/14/2013 - seattle64 wrote:

Very good to excellent given it's price. While the fruit is nice, it doesn't overwhelm. The mouthfeel is smooth and silky. The Taste is pleasant throughout with moderate alcohol. It has a nice right bank finish. I'm sure it has a few flaws but given it's price it's a definite re-purchase.

2/15/2012 - seattle64 wrote:

First Malbec. I liked it and plan to buy more. Only negative and this is minor, not sure about the mouthfeel after the fact. Wife thought it was strong but listed at 13.5%. Opened an hour ahead of time.

2/13/2012 - seattle64 wrote:

Brought to dinner with family. Everybody liked it. I uncorked it a couple of hours ahead of time. I would buy more If I ever see it again around $10.