12/5/2015 - Kmgordon wrote:

Very nicely and intensely acidic. Plenty of backbone but not too rustic. Fennel, black pepper and currant.
Certainly ready to drink now, but will be great for at least another 4 years.

10/13/2015 - Kmgordon wrote:

Took a beauty nap and woke up a stunner. Sweet and tart red berries. Well balanced.

10/29/2014 - Kmgordon wrote:

Magnificent. Lightly tannic, the oak is smooth and somewhat mature in 2014. Balanced and lots of cherry. Tasted with a handful of much more expensive wines, yet this was a standout.

7/9/2014 - Kmgordon wrote:

Big body. Lots of tart fruit. Has the tannins and acidity to lie down for another few years. Very nice.

6/30/2014 - Kmgordon wrote:

Yummy. Lots of flavor. Good value

6/18/2014 - Kmgordon wrote:

One of the better testarossa single vineyard offerings. Sweet nose. Full body, the alcohol a bit sharp. Vibrant acidity and not too much oak.

4/11/2014 - Kmgordon wrote:

Wonderful! Has come a long way since last tasted in 2012. Deep, saturated red color. Plum and red fruit. Silky, smooth, light. Nearly tanninless, a bit of nice acidity.

4/11/2014 - Kmgordon wrote:

Has some serious backbone. Ripe but not too cloying

3/27/2014 - Kmgordon wrote:

Oak/ vanilla is prominent. Tropical fruit honey, ample acidity and a very long finish.

2/9/2014 - Kmgordon wrote:

Purchased at Costco for $17. This is what I want in a Riesling. Pleasant notes of stone fruit and minerality. Succulent acidity and just a touch of non-cloying sweetness make this easy to pair with food, especially ethnic food. It wears its nearly 13% alcohol gracefully.

1/31/2014 - Kmgordon wrote:

Elegant and light. Raspberry and pepper with a sharp acidity/ mild rusticness.

1/19/2014 - Kmgordon wrote:

Quite a bit of acidity. Toasty, spicy. The fruits aren't as pretty as Russian river's best.

1/5/2014 - Kmgordon wrote:

Meh.

12/15/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Smooth, round tannins. Drink now. Bashful dark fruits present themselves with very little acidity. LOTS of sediment. 1-2 hrs decanting are a must.

12/13/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Great table red. Light like a pinot, spicy like a zin and Syrah. Kirsch and fruit punch on the nose. Featherlight body. White pepper and bright fruit. Gentle, capricious tannins show up at the end

12/8/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

It's fine. No surprises, no flaws. Have it as your third bottle of the night.

12/8/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Rich, ripe fruit are pleasant and somewhat complex, if not somewhat encumbered by the wine's 15% alcohol. Decant and drink now.

12/8/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Rich, very ripe plum and black cherry and warm spice. Earthy flavors and graphite in the background. Needs time to open up, then pretty smooth.

11/24/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Dark fruit, currant, spice and chocolate. High percentage alcohol is prominent on the nose. Tannins appear at the end to make a pleasant finish.

11/11/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Quite wonderful. This wine is just coming of age. Dark fruit and licorice, oak and rounded tannins.

5/29/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

16% abv, a maximally phenolically ripe wine. Sweet blackberry and plum on the nose. Starts with light oak, and full of intensely rich dark fruit.

4/7/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Nice acidity with succulent pineapple and lime. Good value.

4/6/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Ripe red berries are forward, with little evolution through the palate. Nice finish. Superb value.

3/15/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Cherry, fig, delicious. Full bodied with satisfying tanins.

3/13/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

A little bit of butter for the butter fans out there, but generous, succulent acidity to round it out. Pleasant notes of tropical fruit, and a pleasant, meandering finish.

3/13/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Ripe raspberry and plum on the nose. Silky feel and fruity. Light minerality and a short but elegant finish. Stellar value.

3/5/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Corked - 2013

2/26/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Excellent red fruit filled nose. Cherry and spices with a satisfying, somewhat lengthy finish

2/24/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Far better than the 2009. Very ripe without too much alcohol.

2/5/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

No pinot subtlety but very enjoyable, like delicious berry juice. I will be buying again.

1/29/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Cream and citrus on the nose. Not the most prominent fruit flavors, but ample and succulent acidity makes for a nice finish.

1/28/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Honey apple on the nose with crisp zingy citrus. Very nice with a dinner of veggies and chicken

1/22/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Uninteresting. Little fruit, alcohol flavor dominates. Somewhat redeeming acidity on the finish

1/21/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Nice apple and lime on the nose, and a clean fruity body in which green apple shines through. Refreshing and nice.

1/20/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

White peach and minerality. Somewhat mild acidity, and a shortish finish. Great pairing with Thai food.

1/16/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Black cherry on the nose. Full bodied, plummy and jammy. A fabulous zin.

1/9/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Very high quality wine. A large and powerful chard. Just a little bit corked, still drinkable if it's pretty cold. Should've had this 4 years ago.

1/9/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Smooth tannins. Currant and plum. Very long and satisfying finish. Drink now.

1/9/2013 - Kmgordon wrote:

Overall pleasant and fruity. Very light color, high acidity. Some sort of oaky or smoky flavor I didn't love, though