10/6/2014 - jwalt Likes this wine:

Needs long decant. Initially flavors not well integrated. Night 2 much better.

2/14/2014 - jwalt Likes this wine:

Not much nose but well done none the less. Full bodied, good legs and almost black color.

2/6/2014 - jwalt Likes this wine:

Better with less decant. Wait until July to drink next bottle.

1/18/2014 - jwalt wrote:

Changed my mind after the last 2 bottles; foresee very little potential for improvement.

12/21/2013 - jwalt Likes this wine:

2hr decant. Rebottled for 8 hrs. Very nice and improved to the last glass.

5/29/2013 - jwalt Likes this wine:

Excellent with a long decant. You'll miss out on all it has to offer if you PnP. Aromatic, full bodied, long finish.

4/30/2013 - jwalt wrote:

Dry, brittle cork. Drinkable but not up to standard with previous bottles.

3/20/2013 - jwalt Likes this wine:

Best with long decant (>3hr). Started with 1-hr decant and 24-hr rebottled. Initial chocolate phase (@2hrs after redecanting) followed by domineering black cherry phase and finally after 4 hrs, integrating and leaving you wishing you'd opened two bottles. Should achieve 90-92 score with time.

3/11/2013 - jwalt wrote:

Still needs long decant but has improved noticeably in the last 4 months.

12/29/2012 - jwalt Likes this wine:

A wine at it's prime. Huge, even for a cab. Soft velvety tannins. Dark fruit on the palate, minerality on the nose, and long finish.

12/8/2012 - jwalt Likes this wine:

Side by side tasting with 09 Clod's Nest. Classic Trinchero style. Full bodied, dark purple with nice, medium legs. Decanted 3 hrs. Still quite young. Nice noteable bouquet, nice tannic structure, and good fruit. Slightly more heat than the Cloud's Nest.

12/8/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Side by side tasting with 09 Haystack. Classic Trinchero style. Full bodied, dark purple with nice, medium legs. Decanted 3 hrs. Still quite young. Not much bouquet but nice tannins and good fruit, long finish th a bit of chocolate. Slight preference over Haystack which had slightly more heat.

11/28/2012 - jwalt Likes this wine:

Bit heavy on the fruit but enjoyeable.

11/9/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Medium bodied, easily consumable every day wine.

10/26/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Consistently good.

10/12/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Very floral, somewhat perfume(y) bouquet, med to full bodied. Look forward to drinking more. Very strong varietal characteristics.

10/7/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Dark fruit, hint of chocolate with moderate oak and cedar.

10/9/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Will buy more!

9/10/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Good QPR for this price point; $11

8/31/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Medium bodied. Not complex but very easy to drink.

8/23/2012 - jwalt wrote:

I didn't pickup any fruit. Dark earth and menthol on the nose; hot on the palate, dominated by what I'll call licorice. Hard to believe this was the same wine that others are rating so well. Drank the 2007 the night before and it was hands down the winner.

7/25/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Very good.

7/21/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Glad I have more 2 bottles. Very nice, full bodied, good fruit, both on the nose and palate.

7/16/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Very big nose of black fruit upon initial decant. Began drinking after 2 hrs. Nose mellowed but full, very pleasant. Dark purple almost black. Smooth and tasty. Good Monday evening backyard BBQ wine. Much better than I expected based on reviews. Just don't expect a $50 wine in a $18 bottle.

7/10/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Well past it's prime but drinkable and very consistent throughout the evening.

7/9/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Not a fruit bomb but definitely big fruit. Good QPR at $14. Will drink again.

7/10/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Bottle open 2 hrs before decanting at which time I began consuming. Moderate nose and nice finish. Will buy more.

7/6/2012 - jwalt wrote:

I don't drink many merlots. This was fairly non descript at first but gained body and character after 3 hr decant. Easy to drink and enjoyable.

6/23/2012 - jwalt wrote:

Decanted at 57 degrees for 3 hrs. Really nice bouquet that improved as it came to room temp and became velvety smooth on the palate.