5/21/2023 - bootsdomino wrote:

meh.

3/10/2023 - bootsdomino wrote:

When Bogle came out with The Juggernaut some years ago, it was delightfully bold; a jammy vanilla bomb.
This, however, shares nothing more than a label with that former bottle. Here we have a mess of a wine. Still a cab, but don't tell me there's no zin in there. Or do, but I won't believe you.
The vanilla used to compliment the wine. Now it blankets it in an attempt to mask a subpar product. If only it could save the bad bad no good finish.

11/10/2021 - bootsdomino wrote:

like the place it came from, too big and too hot.
is this candy? oh, it's Joseph Wagner...

8/16/2021 - bootsdomino wrote:

Typical fat-assed California Pinot Noir, chewy and overly boozy.
Black cherry, black pepper, oaky vanilla.

7/28/2019 - bootsdomino wrote:

if you like your wine to taste like apple cider, this is for you!

8/29/2018 - bootsdomino Does not like this wine:

tastes like mega-purple. great, if you're into that sort of thing.
RIYL Carnivor, Apothic, Menage...

5/3/2018 - bootsdomino Likes this wine:

wow. to say it outperforms its price point would be a massive understatement. what a gem, hiding in a plain old label.

5/18/2016 - bootsdomino Likes this wine:

ben is totally right, this is a tight little monkey. but give it time and you'll find a great buy. at 44% syrah you'd expect more juice here, but it is very restrained. as usual, great job kenny.

4/20/2016 - bootsdomino wrote:

this tastes like my cat vomited right into my mouth.

10/4/2015 - bootsdomino Likes this wine:

not as clean as previous vintages. the signature green apple is absent here, replaced by a stronger oak presence. but it's still pretty darn good for its price.

9/30/2015 - bootsdomino Does not like this wine:

not very good. especially for Oregon, where i expect so much more from my pinot. this tastes like those flavored vitamin waters.

9/16/2015 - bootsdomino Does not like this wine:

it's made the way they wanted it, but certainly not how i'd want it. this is gross and i'll bet folks love it. yet another california butter bomb chard.
suffered through one glass, dumped the rest. this is the bonterra people so no surprise.

8/1/2015 - bootsdomino wrote:

sparkling cherry/strawberry juice. very bright and refreshing, but not much going on else wise.

3/5/2015 - bootsdomino Does not like this wine:

glorified water, hardly a representation of sauv blanc much less NZ sauv blanc.

3/3/2015 - bootsdomino Likes this wine:

plenty of raspberry and blueberry fruit. subtle vanilla, very prominent baking spice. smooth tannins and a long finish that sticks with you.

1/5/2015 - bootsdomino Likes this wine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2KcJR2F_2E

1/5/2015 - bootsdomino wrote:

spilled half of it on the carpet, but the other half was delicious. bright, young, very new world style. fresh cherries and great acidity. so well balanced, it hides the 14.5% expertly.

12/15/2014 - bootsdomino Likes this wine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUetZ-e2itA

12/8/2014 - bootsdomino Likes this wine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBEEOmB_88c

12/3/2014 - bootsdomino wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmfQhmBB0qU

11/5/2014 - bootsdomino wrote:

decent fruit, strong spice, but overall very flabby. it's like chewing a piece of cinnamon gum that's been left out in the sun all day.

10/30/2014 - bootsdomino wrote:

easy drinking, lots of cranberry and sour cherry, typical italian acidity.

10/21/2014 - bootsdomino wrote:

dark and jammy, a little hot. good oak spice, slight cola.

10/17/2014 - bootsdomino Likes this wine:

moderate acidity. lemon and apricot. floral.

8/10/2014 - bootsdomino wrote:

noticeably hotter and sweeter than the previous vintage.

6/23/2014 - bootsdomino wrote:

well this smells amazing. and the initial taste follows suit with a juicy mouthfeel filled with pepper and cinnamon. a bit surprised by the very gripping tannins on the finish!

4/28/2014 - bootsdomino wrote:

creamy and spicy, with a dry finish.

3/31/2013 - bootsdomino wrote:

a sticky sweetness up front, with good spice on the back to keep it in check. still, sweeter than i'd prefer.

3/30/2013 - bootsdomino Likes this wine:

upon opening, it's good but not great. came back to it after several hours and man oh man it was terrific! i'd love to taste achaval's other offerings!

2/12/2013 - bootsdomino wrote:

delightful napa cab. full bodied, with a wonderfully long finish that keeps the cocoa notes lingering.

1/2/2013 - bootsdomino Likes this wine:

a jammier zin, pleasant bing cherry and raspberry. great viscosity, balanced tannins, medium bodied with a pleasant mouth-feel.

12/18/2012 - bootsdomino wrote:

delightful! great representation of american syrah and perfect for its price point. easy drinking, fruit forward. not the longest finish, but a pleasant one for sure. alcohol sneaks up on you, much like boxhead shiraz!

10/9/2012 - bootsdomino Likes this wine:

my favorite wine of 2012!
very unique; notes of vanilla and dark chocolate, with cherry hiding behind a wall of espresso. strong tannins, balanced acidity.
the espresso on the nose sticks with you long after the bottle is gone.

12/1/2012 - bootsdomino Likes this wine:

best petite sirah i've had under $20.
cocoa and licorice, slight peppery spice.
very soft tannins.
long, pleasant finish.