8/13/2016 - rsalati wrote:

Very nice. Much better than Las Madres bottles. Complex, long finish, really enjoyed this wine.

6/27/2016 - rsalati wrote:

Don't get the ratings on this wine. It's very average. Juicy with no structure.

3/1/2015 - rsalati wrote:

Very nice wine. Definitely at its peak and ready to enjoy. Smooth start build into a moderate robust wine with a surprising long finish. Very dark color, tasting of plum with a hint of chocolate.

1/17/2015 - rsalati wrote:

Very good. Needs about an hour of decanting to show its stuff.

5/31/2014 - rsalati wrote:

Not what I expected from a napa cabernet. Tastes more like a merlot or Syrah, very light with a long finish. Tannins are understated and after a short decant the first glass tasted like the last. Very good but not exceptional.

5/26/2014 - rsalati wrote:

Very nice cab. Double decanted and very open within 30 minutes. Started with mild tobacco, but soon transitioned to a licorice and earthy taste. Medium finish with not a lot of complexity but very enjoyable.

5/4/2014 - rsalati wrote:

Wow, what a big wine! Enjoyed this wine with my wife at Rowlends in Blowing Rock, NC. Opened a couple hours prior to heading to restaurant, then filtered and decanted about 30 min before drinking. Lots of body, very peppery in a good way, grabs you from the start and has a long smooth finish. Last glass, like always, was the best.

4/19/2014 - rsalati wrote:

Took an hour to open. Very smooth with a medium finish. Solid wine, price to value can be challenged but a solid 90+ wine.

4/18/2014 - rsalati wrote:

Needed to open for an hour. Very opus "like", tannic not over powering, but a wonderful long finish. Very conservative rating.

4/5/2014 - rsalati wrote:

Bottle has been cellared for 2-3 years. Decanted and poured right away. Beautiful deep purple color.
Scents of berry and plum.
Tastes of chocolate, tobacco, and plum, finish disappeared too quickly.
A very enjoyable bottle, especially for the price.