1/15/2024 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Bottle 2 of 4. It has improved over three years. Notes of tobacco, sour cherry, and beginning to show its age visually. After three hour decant, paired beautifully with slow cooked short ribs over polenta. This wine is in a very good place right now.

11/25/2023 - Enzo D wrote:

Bottle 3 of 4. Excellent QPR. Light bodied, classic Gamay. Paired perfectly with smoked turkey, Thanksgiving dinner.

6/10/2023 - Enzo D wrote:

Bottle 4 of 7. PNP. Opened nicely over a couple of hours. Bottles have been consistent over 2+ years. Paired magnificently with grilled steak kebabs. Exceptional value.

11/6/2022 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Bottle 4 of 6. Still drinking very nicely with no decant, but will finish off last two soon.

7/28/2022 - Enzo D wrote:

Big and bold at 16% ABV. Still very young, but excellent after 3 hour decant. Will hold other 3 bottles for a while. Paired perfectly with steak frites.

2/6/2022 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Bottle 2 of 4. Enjoyed on its own after dinner. Near peak. Drinking very well right now after short decant. Will open another in about a year.

12/22/2021 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Medium body, garnet color. Dark cherry, black slate, tobacco notes. Atypical California cab, but in a good way - reminiscent of a Super Tuscan or even a Brunello. Enjoyed with steak. Drinking very well right now without decant (opened bottle 90 minutes before pouring).

4/18/2021 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

3+ hour decant. Still quite young but nicely structured with smooth tannins. Lots of cherry, black plum on palate. Will hold my other 3 bottles - or better yet find some more - as this one will continue to improve over the next 5-10 years.

3/14/2021 - Enzo D wrote:

PNP. Surprisingly good, with depth and character not usually found in Rioja at this price point. Still drinking well on day 3.

1/3/2021 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Bottle 2 of 3. Still drinking well, but likely at it’s peak. Syrah and Carignan evident in intense color and strong tannins. Drinks closer to “new world” than Rhone in my view, but maybe typical of Languedoc wine as my experience with them is limited.

10/24/2020 - Enzo D wrote:

Used most of bottle for braised short ribs in slow cooker, but the leftover portion drank much better than drinking window suggests.

7/26/2020 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Bottle 3 of 4 and this was the best. Perfectly fine to drink now, or hold 5+ more years. Paired nicely with bbq ribs after a quick decant, and continued to improve with air.

7/26/2020 - Enzo D wrote:

Nice blend. 33% Cab Franc; 25% Cab Sauvignon; 25% Malbec; 17% Petit Verdot. Bottle 3 of 3. Has held up well. Drink now.

7/9/2020 - Enzo D wrote:

Bottle 3 of 8. Not so impressive when last tried in Feb 2019 but thought it might have potential. This one was much better and seems to be entering its window. Did a quick decant and continued to improve over 2-3 hours. Paired very nicely with weeknight beef stroganoff. Excellent QPR.

6/6/2020 - Enzo D wrote:

Enjoyed outdoors with grilled lamb chops. Typical high acidity, tannins. Still pretty tight after one hour decant. Eventually opened up nicely. Might benefit from 2-5 more years in cellar.

5/26/2020 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Decanted. Had over two nights. Big cherry, dark fruits. Paired well with Memorial Day grilled burgers. Holding up nicely and actually drinking better now than 5 years ago.

5/3/2020 - Enzo D wrote:

Bottle 4 of 4. 1 1/2 hour decant - needed mainly for sediment. Still drinking magnificently. Probably another 2-3 years at peak but unfortunately this was my last 2009.

4/5/2020 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Needs decant. Better on day 2. Good QPR.

3/27/2020 - Enzo D wrote:

Had intended to wait another year but decided to open before coronavirus gets us all. Glad I did. Drinking perfectly. Just a quick decant.

3/14/2020 - Enzo D wrote:

Bottle 5 of 7. This is an outstanding wine that keeps getting better. Dark fruits with hints of tobacco and leather on the nose. Taste is consistent. Paired wonderfully with Italian sausage and marinara. No longer needs decant but may be advisable for sediment. Very limited production though - could have used more bottles.

12/20/2019 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Drinking exceptionally well now. No decant but lots of sediment so pour carefully.

12/1/2019 - Enzo D wrote:

Agree with note below. Acidity was a bit high initially, but nicely integrated on day two. Might benefit from a brief decant or a little more time in the cellar.

8/4/2019 - Enzo D wrote:

Agree with notes below. Not bad at all, but simple and a bit disappointing for the price range. That said, paired quite nicely with eggplant parmigiana on day two. Drink now.

7/31/2019 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Cab, Merlot, Syrah blend. PNP. Bottle 2 of 2. Still drinking well. Better on night two. Great QPR!

6/26/2019 - Enzo D wrote:

Aerated, not decanted. Some off notes; not as good as prior vintages. As it actually was better on days 2-3, probably could benefit from some aging or a 1-2 hour decant.

5/15/2019 - Enzo D wrote:

Bright and crisp. Paired very nicely with baked salmon.

4/29/2019 - Enzo D wrote:

Thought this was quite good. Even better on day two. Drink now or hold a bit longer.

4/27/2019 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Balanced, structured and vibrant. Will hold my other 3 for at least a year to see how they evolve, but this wine is drinking extremely well now after a one hour decant.

2/17/2019 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Bottle 10 of 12. Still drinking exceptionally well, even on day two.

12/25/2018 - Enzo D wrote:

Purchased two futures after barrel tasting at winery. Balanced with nice fruit. Paired perfectly with grilled salmon. Will hold other bottle 3-5 years as it likely will continue to improve.

9/28/2018 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Pop/pour at end of night after other fine wines. Enjoyed by all. Opened up nicely as it warmed a bit. Silky, smooth, full bodied - a very good all around Napa cab. Drink now or hold another year.

9/2/2018 - Enzo D wrote:

Purchased after barrel tasting at winery pre-release. One hour decant. More fruit forward, fuller bodied than some other releases. Enjoyed outdoors by all with bbq chicken. Drinking well now but may benefit from another 1-2 years in cellar.

7/19/2018 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Well-made Gigondas. Decanted 2 hours. Enjoyed with beef stroganoff. Great QPR.

4/8/2018 - Enzo D wrote:

First of four bottles. Decanted about 90 minutes. Agree with note below. Drinking very young but shows great potential. Heavy oak should mellow over time. Better on day two. The ‘09 is drinking perfectly now and expect this will do the same. Will wait 3-4 years before opening another.

4/7/2018 - Enzo D wrote:

Final bottle. This wine has held up very well. See prior note.

2/14/2018 - Enzo D wrote:

On Valentine’s Day with stuffed pork chop, steamed artichoke. Floral nose. Lime/citrus on palate w/mineral notes. Simple but very nice.

12/30/2017 - Enzo D wrote:

A bit disjointed after 3 hour decant. Probably could have used more time in cellar, though my first bottle 9 months ago was better. I’ve found Unti to be very consistent, but could have been a slightly off bottle.

12/30/2017 - Enzo D wrote:

Enjoyed with grilled prime rib roast after 3 hour decant. Nicely balanced but still a bit young. Good QPR. May buy a couple more and hold 2-4 years.

9/17/2017 - Enzo D wrote:

Not what I typically look for in a Pinot. Bigger, darker, and fruitier than most. That said, it's a well made, polished, food friendly wine and a decent value. The sweetness worked remarkably well with the spiciness of stuffed poblano peppers.

5/21/2017 - Enzo D wrote:

Red label holiday version of Gamut NV. 4th of 6 bottles. First bottle in Dec 2015 seemed a bit disjointed with some heat. Gave away bottles 2 and 3. Wish I had them back because bottle 4 was substantially better - well integrated fruit, ripe plum, cocoa, continued to improve over next 2 hours. Either there is some inconsistency among bottles or 18 months in the cellar worked wonders. Drink now.

5/21/2017 - Enzo D wrote:

Red label holiday version of Gamut NV. 4th of 6 bottles. First bottle in Dec 2015 seemed a bit disjointed with some heat. Gave away bottles 2 and 3. Wish I had them back because bottle 4 was substantially better - well integrated fruit, ripe plum, cocoa, continued to improve over next 2 hours. Either there is some inconsistency among bottles or 18 months in the cellar worked wonders. Drink now.

4/2/2017 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Bottle 2 of 4. Lush cherry, raspberry, black slate and more than a hint of cocoa. Perfect pairing with grilled chicken kebabs. Continued to evolve over 2 hours after one hour decant. Another fine effort by Unti.

4/2/2017 - Enzo D wrote:

Some time in the cellar paid dividends with this one. No decant. Soft fruit, a little earthy. Paired very nicely with Asiago cheese. Drink now.

3/19/2017 - Enzo D wrote:

Aerated but did not decant. Medium bodied w/black cherry, oak on the palate. Easy, everyday drinker that is good by itself and would go with just about anything. Actually did quite well with marinated/grilled coho salmon. Could use a case of this.

3/11/2017 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Purchased at winery. Great food wine. On the dry side, with medium body, nice acidity. Enjoyed before dinner with cheese, antipasto. Good QPR. Would buy again.

1/18/2017 - Enzo D wrote:

Cloyingly sweet with alcohol on the nose and cough syrup on the palate - but used 1/2 bottle in crock pot for pot roast with mushroom gravy and it worked quite nicely. Added 5 points to rating for that.

12/25/2016 - Enzo D wrote:

Vibrant, smooth and silky, with black cherry and berries on the palate. Nearly flawless California Pinot. No decant. Paired perfectly with Christmas dinner featuring honey baked ham.

10/8/2016 - Enzo D wrote:

Unpretentious, yet classic Oregon Pinot. Balanced and earthy, with subtle red berries and a bit of cocoa on the nose and palate. Great QPR. Don't sit on this one. Drink now.

9/30/2016 - Enzo D Likes this wine:

Bottle 4 of 5. Prime drinking window now. No decant. Dark, ripe berries with a touch of tobacco. Very nice.

9/4/2016 - Enzo D wrote:

One of my favorite zins. Drinking very well now. Did not decant but opened bottle about 1 hr before pouring. Dark fruit, chocolate, a bit of smoke. Paired nicely with bbq chicken.