5/2/2014 - Makmak wrote:

Too tight right now; allow to age for another 5+ years.

4/20/2014 - Makmak wrote:

Easter 2014

4/20/2014 - Makmak wrote:

Easter 2014

4/20/2014 - Makmak wrote:

Easter 2014

3/9/2014 - Makmak wrote:

Yeasty, with flavors of almond and lime. Fine effervescence. Deep yellow color.

2/22/2014 - Makmak wrote:

Bouquet starts with honeysuckle. On the mouth, notes of strawberry, raspberry and Meyer lemon, with refreshing acidity and zero residual sugar. Lively and large bubbles pop easily.

2/22/2014 - Makmak wrote:

Intense yeast and creamy nougat flavor brightened with fresh lime notes and crisp acidity.

11/27/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Excellent structure - smooth & supple, with mellowed tannins. Plum, anise and black cherry.

11/26/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Blackberry, plum, thyme. Incredibly well balanced with low tannins but a well defined structure. Drinking beautifully.

11/24/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Bob and Erika's for Packer game

11/24/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Maggi ankle injury

11/24/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Bob and Erika's for Packers game

10/25/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Blackberry, cherry, tobacco. Stored in cellar for several years. Decanted for 4 hours; still incredibly tight. Wine needs more time to mellow and relax; I will not be drinking the next bottle until another 2+ years have passed.

8/14/2013 - Makmak wrote:

We've had several bottles of this the last few months and have been pleased with them. This bottle seemed far more tight than the others; consider decanting if drinking now.

5/26/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Creme brûlée, grapefruit and butterscotch. Delightful acidity after full bodied flavor. Fine, delicate effervescence.

5/21/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Lime and apple. Very crisp. Small, fine, prevalent bubbles.

5/13/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Blackberry and chocolate along with notes of plum.drinking beautifully right now.

5/11/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Blackberry and tobacco. Full mouthfeel, pleasant tannins.

5/10/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Lime, honeysuckle and pear. Delicious fruit with well balanced acidity.

5/9/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Bouquet of mushroom, peat and earth. A bit thin on the mouthfeel, with more sour cherry and blueberry coming through.

4/30/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Woodsy notes - full of moss, mushroom, fresh pine. Incredible depth of flavor and complexity.

4/28/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Lime, green apple. Lovely crispness.

4/25/2013 - Makmak wrote:

1.5 L: Butterscotch, honey, Meyer lemon, pear and apricot. Fine bubbles. Excellent large format bottle.

4/11/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Bouquet of moss and eucalyptus. Lighter mouthfeel than I would expect, but incredibly delicious and balanced. Blackberry, currant, sage. Luscious. Incredible value for a well rounded Zin.

3/24/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Strawberry, lime and nectarine on the nose; the sparkling sings of raspberry and lime on the palate. Excellent acidity. Blush rose color.

3/17/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Bouquet of raspberry, blueberry and mocha. Once on the palate, intense coffee & blackberry, with crisp acidity on the finish. Well balanced. Positively lovely.

2/23/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Blackberry and plum. Lush, but a little hot yet. I would recommend waiting another 6 months before drinking.

2/3/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Yeasty, with notes of lemon, tangerine and a hint of strawberry.

1/1/2013 - Makmak wrote:

Black truffle and black cherry. Beautiful suppleness. Drinking wonderfully right now.

11/22/2012 - Makmak wrote:

Incredibly crisp and clean, with lemon, hay and yeast.

10/27/2012 - Makmak wrote:

Grass and apricots in the bouquet. On the palate, lime, melon and coconut really jump out in the juicy body. It finishes with a crisp apple flavor.

10/6/2012 - Makmak wrote:

Toasted almond and creme brûlée, with orange and lime. Yeast in both the bouquet and mouthful with very low sugar. Very clean, acidic finish leaves your palate fresh and awakened! Excellent!

9/15/2012 - Makmak wrote:

Blackberry, plum and spice!

9/10/2012 - Makmak wrote:

Lemon grass and guava. Very floral with notes of lavender and violet (to the point of debating whether or not it was 100% Sauvignon Blanc) but very crisp to finish.

9/3/2012 - Makmak wrote:

Some flavors of oak, and a rich mouthfeel. The fruit had fallen off a bit, but it was still very smooth and balanced.

9/2/2012 - Makmak wrote:

Strawberry and raspberry, with nectarine and a touch of lemon to finish with a clean palate. An excellent low sugar rose.

9/1/2012 - Makmak wrote:

Cassis, cedar. Lovely structure. Perfect drinking - very smooth.

8/26/2012 - Makmak wrote:

Very sweet. Helped immensely by a shot of Chambord or pear liquior. Altering agent is highly recommended to pair with this wine. ;)

8/21/2012 - Makmak wrote:

Blueberry and cinnamon in the bouquet. Flavor profile was predominantly blueberry and cherry, with white pepper and cinnamon. Easy drinking - too little structure.

8/23/2012 - Makmak wrote:

Easy drinking table merlot - cherry and plum. Reminiscent of a good Beaujolais nouveau, with a bit more dark stone fruit and structure. An easy sipping table wine. An excellent red for hot weather.

8/16/2012 - Makmak wrote:

Very inky color. Wine started with a bouquet of blueberry and chocolate, with a little white pepper. After being opened for a couple of hours, this changed to strong blueberry and cherry. Favors on the palate were consistent with the bouquet; wine was fairly tight throughout tasting. Wine tasted a bit hot, and would benefit from some more bottle aging. I would recommend decanting / using a Vinturi to allow it open up a bit.