4/12/2021 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Big black fruit, some oak, extremely fine tannin. Low acidity. A little flabby.

1/31/2017 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Deep clear ruby. Nose of sweet red fruits, dried leaves, earth, wet rocks. Quick, thin tears on the glass. Very light bodied in the mouth with good acidity and fine tannins. Flavors of sweet strawberry and raspberry with some warm spice notes and a medium length finish. Minerality is present. Medium alcohol. Reminiscent to this taster of an Oregon Pinot Noir.

7/28/2015 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Translucent ruby in the glass, thin tears. Clean, low-intensity nose of red fruit, earth. Flavor profile is straightforward cranberry, raspberry, some spice. Lean bodied in the mouth with medium alcohol, medium acid, medium tannin, finishes a bit short. Around $25 retail.

7/6/2015 - suzanna9452000 Likes this wine:

Clean, expressive classic Nebbiolo nose with dried florals, tar, minerality and cherry fruit. Deep garnet in color with some bricking, slow tears. Medium bodied with medium + tannin, medium + acidity, medium alcohol. Flavors of plums, spiced cherry pie dominate. Nice balance right now, finishes a bit short.

3/7/2015 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear medium ruby, slow tears. Clean, medium- intensity nose of simple red fruit with a slight forest note. Developing. Very subdued red fruit and not much else on the palate. Medium+ body, medium+ alcohol, medium+ acidity, very grippy tannins. Closed up tight at this tasting.

2/23/2015 - suzanna9452000 Likes this wine:

Clear, bright ruby in the glass with watery edge, thin tears. Clean, medium+ intensity nose with red fruit, dried leaves, salinity. Medium bodied in the mouth with flavors of sweet dark cherries and strawberries, cranberry, baking spice. Medium acidity, some high-toned tannins, length is slightly lacking. Good balance overall for the price point. Drink now.

6/20/2014 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Deep clear ruby. Medium intensity nose of bramble fruit, forest, florals, woodsmoke. In the mouth: blueberries and raspberries, some tart peach, peppery spice, florals, bit of toastiness, some salinity; interesting symphony. Medium acidity, medium- body, medium sweet tannins, medium- length. Solid 90 pts for overall balance and complexity, but perhaps best to drink up soon.

3/7/2014 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Very deep clear ruby in the glass. Highly expressive, clean nose of red fruit, florals, forest, smoke, leather. In the mouth: intense dark cherry, dried flowers, herbs, "attic." Medium body, medium+ acidity, high-intensity, raspy tannins, long finish. Drinking extremely well at this young age but still has quite a ways to go.

1/18/2014 - suzanna9452000 Likes this wine:

Deep ruby. Clean, medium intensity expressive nose of bramble fruits with earth and spice. In the mouth: cherries and strawberries, earth, woodsmoke, spice. Medium body, tannins, and acidity. Nicely balanced overall with a slightly truncated finish.

1/15/2014 - suzanna9452000 Likes this wine:

Deep clear ruby; thin slow tears; clean expressive nose of red fruit, spice, wood, flowers. In the mouth: medium+ intensity sweet fruit with lots of strawberry and cherry, spices, oak, florals, graphite. Medium acidity, medium alcohol, medium length finish with a bit of bitter citrus coming out. Very nicely done.

5/4/2013 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Deep ruby in the glass. Clean medium+ intensity nose of red and black fruit, forest, tobacco, flowers. In the mouth: Ripe raspberry, blueberry, and plum fruit with floral and smoke notes, along with minerality. Medium body, medium alcohol, medium+ acidity, medium+ tannin, medium+ length finish. Nice structure and balance overall.

4/22/2013 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear dark ruby in the glass. Thin, slow tears. Clean, medium intensity nose of bramble fruits, earth, cured meat, leather and herbs. Barnyard note on decant. In the mouth: medium body, medium alcohol, medium acidity, medium + astringent tannin; medium flavor intensity of strawberry, cranberry, black plum, spice, meat, anise. Medium length finish with cranberry, unripe peach, bit of toastiness. Drinking well at this point but still evolving.

3/18/2013 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear, deep ruby in the glass. Clean, medium intensity nose of red fruit, pencil shavings, wet slate. In the mouth: Medium intensity flavor profile of blackberry and red plum, spice, campfire, mineral. Medium body, acidity, and alcohol with well-integrated, sweet tannin. Medium finish. Seems nicely balanced and drinking well at this point, but can probably hold a bit longer.

3/11/2013 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear, medium ruby. Clean, medium- intensity nose of strawberry, cherry, wood. Medium- body, medium+ alcohol, medium-tannin, medium- flavor intensity of strawberry, bramble fruit, wood, slight spice note. Lightning- fast finish. Drink now, not much aging potential here.

2/2/2013 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

1/2 Hour decant. Consistent with previous note, although acidity seems to have fallen off a bit. Nice big Cali Pinot with red fruit, earth, spices, caramel, smoke.

1/15/2013 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear deep lemon in the glass. Clean, medium intensity nose of ripe stone fruit, waxy florals, smoke. In the mouth: Medium+ flavor intensity of apricots, very ripe peaches, pastry, florals and smokiness. Medium+ body, medium+ alcohol, medium acidity. Very slight residual sugar.

1/14/2013 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear, deep ruby in the glass. Clean, medium intensity nose of black fruit, oak, forest, metal. In the mouth: Big, modern style.... medium+ intensity flavors of blackberries and plums, forest, toasty oak, metals. Medium+ body, medium alcohol, medium, ripe tannins. Needs decanting.

12/31/2012 - suzanna9452000 Likes this wine:

Clear pale lemon. Medium intensity nose of yeast, apple, citrus, nuts, wet stone. In the mouth: medium intensity flavor profile of delicious apple, lemon, almonds, baked pastry, with minerality. Fine mousse, medium acidity, medium alcohol, medium body.

12/29/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear deep ruby in the glass. Clean, high-intensity nose of red and black fruits, earth, toast, spices and herbs, wet rocks. You can smell this one across the room! In the mouth: medium+ intensity flavor profile of blackberries, cherries, earth, toasted bread, herbs and spices, with some minerality. Medium+ acidity, medium alcohol, medium body, medium velvety tannins, long finish. Under $20.

12/1/2012 - suzanna9452000 Likes this wine:

Clear, medium ruby-to-garnet in color. Clean medium intensity nose of red fruit, barnyard, spices and herbs, wood. In the mouth: Medium- body, medium acidity, medium+ alcohol. Medium intensity flavor profile of red bramble fruit, meat, herbs, with a mineral component. 70% Grenache.

11/22/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear ruby in the glass. Clean nose of red fruit, spice, earth, flowers. In the mouth: medium all around on body, acidity, alcohol, and velvety tannin. Flavor profile of strawberries, raspberries, flowers, baking spices, campfire smoke. Feels balanced and elegant on the palate. Medium+ length finish.

11/22/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear medium+ lemon in the glass. Clean, pronounced nose of lychees, flowers, spice. In the mouth: dry, medium+ body, medium acidity, medium+ alcohol. Pronounced flavors of lychee, apricot, flowers, spices, with minerality. Medium+ length finish.

11/14/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear deep ruby in the glass. Clean pronounced nose of black fruits, cedar, spices, flowers, mocha. In the mouth: Big black fruit, toasted oak, spices, tobacco, copper. Rich and silky, medium+ bodied, medium acid, medium tannin and medium alcohol. Long finish. Modern style, drink now or hold. Good value Cru Saint Emilion.

11/12/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear medium garnet in the glass. Clean, pronounced nose of black fruit, forest, cigar box, fully developed. In the mouth: Medium+ blackberries, black fruits, autumn leaves, campfire, spice. Dry, medium acid, medium silky tannin, medium alcohol, medium+ bodied, nice structure, fully integrated elements. Medium finish with fruit and mineral.

10/26/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear, pale lemon in the glass. Clean, medium (+) intensity nose of apples, citrus, wet stones, flowers. Dry, with medium (+) acidity, medium alcohol, medium body. Medium (+) flavor intensity of green apples, citrus fruits, minerality and spice. Very clean and fresh tasting, with good balance, elegant texture and a long finish. Good value at around $20

10/17/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Deep clear ruby in the glass. Nice bit of funk on the nose, along with big fruit, woodsmoke, and flowers. Flavor profile is cherries, tobacco, garden soil, leather and flowers. Some salinity present. Medium weight in the mouth with velvety tannins and good acidity. Good value at under $20.

8/21/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Opaque deep ruby in the glass. Nose of black fruit, pencil shavings, spice. In the mouth: lots of saturated black fruit and toasted oak, with some baking spice. A bit linear. Medium acid, medium velvet tannins, medium finish. Needs time to open up.

8/17/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear deep ruby in the glass. Nose of red fruit and earth with a bit of funk. In the mouth: Cherries, earth, spice. Soft, rich mouthfeel with high-toned tannins, acidity on the low end. Medium finish. A bit off-balance.

7/29/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Pale straw in the glass. Gentle fruit and seawater on the nose. In the mouth: stone fruit, wet slate, touch of honey. Medium-to-high acidity with a roundish mouthfeel for a Vinho Verde. Delicious apple comes out on the long finish. Great summer picnic wine.

7/1/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Deep purple-to-ruby in the glass. Pronounced nose: ripe fruit, smoke, spice, and a lovely barnyard/fertile earth note. In the mouth: ripe black and red fruit, black pepper, smoke, wet slate. Substantial high-toned tannins, medium acid, succulent mouthfeel. Nice unripe peach comes out on the long finish.

6/26/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Margaux. Deep garnet in the glass with a bit of bricking. Pronounced nose of dark fruit, leather, pencil shavings, flowers, forest, metal. In the mouth: Big black fruit, tobacco, spices, flowers, toast, wet slate. Full, satiny mouthfeel with medium acidity and velvety tannins. Long finish. Great structure and balance.

6/16/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Pale lemon in the glass. Stone fruit and seashore on the nose. In the mouth: lime, peach, and flowers. Nice minerality, low-to-medium acidity, lightweight mouthfeel, very refreshing. Perfect little white wine for summer picnics. Around $10.

6/13/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Consistent with previous notes. A beauty. Last of my 07s.

6/10/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Half hour decant. Deep ruby in the glass. Black fruit, earth, cedar on the pronounced nose. In the mouth: Big blackberry and plum right up front, with some toasty oak, mint and floral notes in the background. Medium-to-full weight in the mouth with medium acidity and sweet, high-toned tannins. Finishes short after such a big flavor profile in the beginning. 14.1%

5/18/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

45 minute decant. Deep ruby in the glass. Pronounced, interesting nose of black fruit, tar, flowers, woodsmoke, trace of eucalyptus. In the mouth: Big fruit here, with blueberries, blackberries, and plums, along with earth, black pepper, smoke, and some bitter chocolate coming out on the back end. Medium-to-full body, medium acid, substantial high-toned tannin. Long finish. 14.5 % alcohol but very nicely balanced.

5/16/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear pale garnet in the glass. Red fruit, earth, spice on the nose. In the mouth: Strawberries, raspberries, sweet spice, wood. Medium acidity and easy, fine tannins. A juicy, easy drinking, lighter-styled Pinot Noir. Good with a little chill on it. Under $15.

5/10/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Deep ruby in the glass. Pronounced nose of cherries, campfire, spices, metal. In the mouth: Dried cherries, smoke, and baking spices, along with a nice salinity. Mouthfeel is full and lush, but with good acidity and substantial, velvety tannins. Very nice.

4/24/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear lemon yellow in the glass. Expressive nose of apple, lime, wet rock, smoke, tiny bit of honey. In the mouth: tangy apple and stone fruit, slight floral note, along with a great mineral component running through. Rich, elegant mouthfeel with wonderful acidity. Lots of peach and that lovely, subtle honey note coming out on the long finish. Great value at under $20.

4/14/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Clear medium lemon-yellow in the glass. Nose of citrus and apple with some spice and flowers. In the mouth: gentle citrus, apple, peach, spice; nice mineral component running through with good acidity and lush mouthfeel. Honey coming out on the long finish. Nice complexity and balance; very good value at under $18.

4/11/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Medium purple-to-ruby in the glass. Red fruit, toasty oak, forest on the nose. On the palate: cherries, toast. Medium weight in the mouth with good acidity, minerality, and high-toned tannin. Medium finish. Not very complex but a nice any-night dinner wine at under $20.

3/17/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Medium clear garnet in the glass with a clear rim. Lovely nose of fruit pie, garden dirt, funk, fruit, florals. Flavor profile is strawberries, sweet cherries, smoke, earth, flowers. Nice acidity and some fine tannins. Good balance overall, this is a nice food wine at around $20 retail.

3/9/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Consistent with previous notes. Deep violet-red in the glass. Very expressive nose of dark fruits, campfire, and bloody meat, with a new, intoxicating floral note that I don't remember being there in previous samplings. In the mouth: cherries, plums, spice, smoke, copper. Velvety tannins, good acidity. Holding strong and an amazing value at around $20.

2/20/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Translucent dark ruby in the glass. Big red fruit, gentle spice, flowers, wet stone on the nose. In the mouth: strawberry, cranberry, spice, rare meat. Feels balanced overall in the mouth with good fruit, acidity, refined tannins, and some minerality. Finishes just a bit short. Good value California Pinot at under $25.

2/9/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Dark ruby in the glass. Fruit, earth, wood, with a bit of funk on the nose. In the mouth: Nice flavor profile of red fruit, wood, spice, cola. Big mineral quality, slightly spritzy mouthfeel, high alcohol, low acidity. Wine improved on day 2, with things a bit more settled down and better integrated.

1/22/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Crystal clear, golden yellow in the glass. Tropical fruit, apple and some flowers on the nose. On the palate: apples, tropical fruit, florals, a bit of oak. Silky mouthfeel with some salinity and good acidity. Medium-length finish. Nice California Chardonnay.

1/6/2012 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Pale straw in color. Not much on the nose. In the mouth: slightly strange mouthfeel that is a bit oily and effervescent at the same time, with citrus and apple notes. Finishes quickly. Not terribly exciting.

12/31/2011 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Crystal-clear, bright salmon in color, tiny bead. Tangy strawberry and cranberry with some smokiness and a touch of a floral note. Big minerality. Crisp, lean style of Champagne, good with food.

12/25/2011 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

2-hour decant. Deep dark red-violet in the glass. Highly aromatic nose of fruit, smoke, spice, freshly turned earth. In the mouth: Big and luscious California Pinot, round and substantial in the mouth with lots of dark and red fruit, exotic spices, earth, campfire, forest pine, and a bit of flowers. Good acidity and velvety, refined tannins stand up to the big fruit here, putting everything in very nice balance. Evolves nicely the longer it lingers in the glass with flavors coming and going.

11/30/2011 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Popped and poured. Deep ruby in the glass. Nose of red fruit, garden dirt, spices. Flavor profile is lots of red fruits, earth, spices, leather and smoke. Big on the palate with saturated fruit, velvety tannins and some alcohol heat. Softens and integrates upon sitting in the glass for a bit. Will decant next time around. Very nice and intriguing Pinot done in the 'big' style.

11/24/2011 - suzanna9452000 wrote:

Citrus, apples, flint on the nose. Flavor profile is mainly citrus with some honeysuckle, then a bit of smoke coming out toward the end. Succulent mouthfeel with a nice wet stone quality and zippy acidity.