3/19/2022 - SoCal wrote:

I had a very unfortunate run with my last two bottles of this wine. One was corked and the second had a very distinct musty flavor to it. Obviously brett but not in a good way. Sometimes that’s the way wine collecting goes.

1/23/2022 - SoCal wrote:

Unfortunately this wine is declining. My last bottle and I am glad that previous ones were in better shape. Drink now.

9/17/2021 - SoCal wrote:

A very impressive wine from napa. Classically styled very smooth and round except for a slightly Tanic/dusty finish. Unfortunately I do not think that we’d decanted long enough (30-40 min) but we were at a restaurant. I’m glad I have an additional bottle because I would love to sit with this wine for several hours as it unwinds.

9/13/2021 - SoCal wrote:

A very well-made sparkling wine. I love 100% Pinot Noir and Rosé makes it special with just a tinge of fruit. Honestly Oregon sparklers are hit or miss for me but this one is definitely a hit. Look for if you’re ever in Oregon.

8/29/2021 - SoCal wrote:

High in acid and a bit yeasty for my taste but well made. Perhaps an off vintage.

8/15/2021 - SoCal wrote:

A very clean and crisp mouth feel without any hard edges. Extremely well-made and blended. An excellent value for the category.

8/15/2021 - SoCal wrote:

This one is in an amazing place right now. Very smooth mouth feel mixed with fuzzy fruit makes for a delicious experience.

8/13/2021 - SoCal wrote:

My first experience with any Peter Michael Chardonnay. Amazingly viscous and delicious. I wonderful interplay between the fruit and the barrel fermented flavors. In a word salubrious.

6/13/2021 - SoCal wrote:

Very well made and balanced. It threads the needle of a style that in my opinion can become a bit too prune like. This wine is a Valpolicella with structure and freshness. It is drinking extremely well now.

5/31/2021 - SoCal wrote:

So 35 months in (50% Virginia 50% Pennsylvania) oak is the major defining characteristic of this wine. If you tasted this blind you would have a hard time picking out the variety. If you are a fan of big oaky reductive wines this is for you. If this description is making you thirsty you should also seek out the “The Signature” that is a Petite Syrah aged for 35-40 months is 100% new American oak. It is an experiment in wine making.

5/31/2021 - SoCal wrote:

Had at the Scottsdale tasting room. To be honest it was brown and looked as if it had been exposed to heat. Tasted more like a nutty sherry. To me I found it hard to believe they were pouring this wine considering the condition of the vintage.

5/29/2021 - SoCal wrote:

Spectacular wine from Illinois! But seriously nothing to write home about and probably just private label juice from a major winery.

5/21/2021 - SoCal wrote:

Undoubtedly well-made with chewy tannins and ripe fruit. Lighter in body than I would’ve expected for the producer however the finish was long. In stages it did feel that it showed reductive qualities. Overall a good wine but at least at this stage not great, considering the lineage.

5/17/2021 - SoCal Likes this wine:

Lovely and round with beautiful fruit.

5/15/2021 - SoCal wrote:

Dark fruit and a bit heavy for a pinot. Shut down? Not super impressive at this stage.

4/17/2021 - SoCal wrote:

It has an almost coconut quality from all the oak, disappointing.

3/24/2021 - SoCal wrote:

A very solid Barbera. Bright fruit and acidity with a light palate weight. Food flexible. Great by the glass at a restaurant or with a Tuesday dinner.

1/27/2021 - SoCal wrote:

A very good wine made very well. There is a herbal note that I can’t quite identify (in a good way). In my opinion it is in the drinking window.

1/27/2021 - SoCal wrote:

Well rounded and excellently made. At this stage it is very harmonious. My feeling is it still developing. Hold.

1/22/2021 - SoCal wrote:

This wine needs a lot of air to open up. When it does it is a very serviceable food wine with basic Bordeaux flavors. Drink and enjoy.

12/21/2020 - SoCal wrote:

Beautifully soft and nuanced. The tannins are resolved. The fruit was a bit dusty which leads me to think drink soon. Tasted from a magnum.

12/15/2020 - SoCal wrote:

Stored well however all the fruit has given way to acidity. No development at all.

12/15/2020 - SoCal wrote:

Perfect condition however it has not developed and is probably worth trying a taste but not a glass.

12/15/2020 - SoCal wrote:

I was introduced at my local wine shop to this wine after a conversation about unique wines with age. I will state the obvious, this is my first Crovino. Very dark purple color And the somewhat youthful nose considering it's age. Very pleasant mouth feel with mild acidity. The flavors reminded me a bit of a Barbara. Not sure if this is typical of the grape and/or producer but I enjoyed it.

12/12/2020 - SoCal wrote:

Bad cork. Muddy and overly oxidized.

12/12/2020 - SoCal wrote:

Just a lovely wine. At this stage it has impressive balance between the acid and the sweetness. Lovely tangy apricots and honey with subtle notes of petrol.

12/12/2020 - SoCal wrote:

Unfortunately past its prime and not holding up well. Tastes like apple juice. Not oxidized. However it has not developed much nuances.

12/12/2020 - SoCal wrote:

Honey like color. Oxidized in a good way, sherry like. It tastes like a soft red apple with caramel covered in nuts. No petrol but the acidity is holding. Drink now with your holiday dessert.

12/10/2020 - SoCal wrote:

Pale yellow in appearance. Not overly fruity. After one hour the wine opened up to reveal a very lovely palate coating sensation framed by acid. For me the taste is like dunking a Meyer lemon in diesel.....in a good way. Intriguing wine made by a very skilled winery. ".... co-fermented blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, and a little bit of Sylvaner."

12/9/2020 - SoCal wrote:

I’ve only had a few bottles from Jura and this is my first Savagnin. The oxidized aged style of this wine produces so many different notes from the traditional wines you will find. It’s hard for me to express all the different flavors in this wine but at times I get a lot of VA that produces a floral quality and almost a maple finish. Certainly this one isn’t for everybody but I would recommend it if you need to be reminded on how amazing wine can be from different regions especially when it’s not produced in the same international style.

11/29/2020 - SoCal wrote:

A solid nondescript red wine with higher than normal acid. If I was in a restaurant I would order it by the glass but an entire bottle is not that exciting.

11/23/2020 - SoCal wrote:

Just an excellent bottle of wine all the way around. Beautiful nose, mouthwatering acid on the palate, and a smooth finish. Quite satisfying and enjoyable.

11/15/2020 - SoCal wrote:

This orange wine is just fun. Very food flexible and easy to consume. It certainly will make a good holiday wine.

11/15/2020 - SoCal wrote:

This wine is an a wonderful sweet spot right now. Nice fruit with a very round mouth feel after a short 30 minute decant.

4/28/2020 - SoCal wrote:

We let it open in the bottle for about an hour before we consumed it. We found it very pleasant, light palate weight. Unfortunately not very complex and interesting. The flavors seemed almost primary. Overall a drink now.

4/23/2020 - SoCal wrote:

Less oak driven now much more integrated and harmonious. A very good bottle of wine.

4/22/2020 - SoCal wrote:

This wine continues to be one of the best kept secrets in Washington.

4/15/2020 - SoCal wrote:

The last bottle and it is showing it’s age. The oak has fallen off to the wayside revealing the under ripe fruit making it a little too green for my taste. For a quarter of the price you can get the same profile in a Washington Cabernet.

4/12/2020 - SoCal wrote:

Beautiful mature fruit with a smooth palate. Lower acid than what I expected. Very enjoyable finish but a bit hot. I can’t say that I have had many older MSR wines in warm vintages but my guess is that this is a drink soon.

3/20/2020 - SoCal wrote:

This wind is coming off is very under ripe. Lots of green tones. Not for me.

3/20/2020 - SoCal wrote:

A bit thin but still enjoyable. Solid.

12/24/2019 - SoCal wrote:

A great wine for the holidays. Pure, flexible, and always enjoyable.

12/22/2019 - SoCal wrote:

Very young but well produced and structured wine.

12/20/2019 - SoCal wrote:

Corked. Can’t say that I’m having great luck with this case of wine. And it’s too bad because this producer is phenomenal.

12/20/2019 - SoCal Likes this wine:

Definitely a very enjoyable glass of wine. Complex and light on the pallet with just a hint of astringency. Still holding together well after 20+ years. Such an amazing winery and spectacular story. A great holiday treat!

12/20/2019 - SoCal Likes this wine:

Definitely a wine that if you are in Mexico you need to seek out and try. More of an international style. Definitely adequately oaked. However not so overpowering that it dominates the flavor profile. Truly a great example of what the industry has to offer. The only thing I would say is that I would never of guessed this to be a Nebbiolo if served me blind.

12/20/2019 - SoCal Likes this wine:

A bit muted but I can really taste the double Extra!

12/8/2019 - SoCal Likes this wine:

Very well executed Tuscan that reminds me why I started collecting Italian wines. Flexible to pair with many different types of foods but also a delicious glass of wine on its own. Always a great change of pace if you’re getting bogged down with a particular region.

12/8/2019 - SoCal Likes this wine:

A very delicious Sauvignon Blanc blend. Bright fruit almost tropical at times with just a hint of residual sweetness to make it perfect for the start of any occasion with friends. Priced at the low 20s it is a screaming value for the quality of the fruit and the winemaking.

12/8/2019 - SoCal Does not like this wine:

I was very excited to try this wine because I’ve never had anything from Los Angeles County before. While this wine is technically well-made my only concern is that 32 months in French oak has covered up any uniqueness or character leaving it with loads of vanillin and high alcohol. It quotes 15.3% by volume but taste more like 16%+