1/15/2017 - ScottS wrote:

Pleasantly surprised that this 9 year old California chardonnay is holding up so well. I shouldn't be though because it's LITTORAI! My favorite domestic pinot and chardonnay producer. These definitely age well although IMHO it won't get any better. Drink up!

1/15/2017 - ScottS wrote:

Meh

1/15/2017 - ScottS wrote:

My last bottle.....thankfully. Virtually the same note as 6 months prior. 8 years of age and this is definitely over the hill! Took one sip and poured the rest down the drain. What a shame:(

6/8/2016 - ScottS wrote:

A very good domestic rose that is holding up well!

6/8/2016 - ScottS wrote:

Make no mistake that this is a Napa cab. Rich and lush with black and red fruit and zero heat on the finish despite 15.5% alcohol. Give it a vigorous decant and let it sit for 2+ hours before consuming.

6/8/2016 - ScottS wrote:

Super ripe and on the decline. You can definitely taste the alcohol once the wine comes up to room temp.

6/8/2016 - ScottS wrote:

Terrific Napa cab that needs time but has so much potential. Wait a couple of years or give it a 3+ hour decant.

6/8/2016 - ScottS wrote:

Seriously one of the worst wines I've ever tasted. Purchased this due to all the love on the WB board. For $38 I could and should have spent my $$'s on a premiere Chablis. I have 1 bottle left....make me an offer.

6/8/2016 - ScottS wrote:

One of my favorite domestic roses'

6/8/2016 - ScottS wrote:

This was terrible ~ oak, oak and more oak with toasted carmel notes and NO fruit. Virtually undrinkable. I should have drunk these within 3 years of release. Note these wines DO NOT AGE well!

3/30/2016 - ScottS wrote:

Alas 2 fresh bottles! When they are on they are fantastic. Hopefully my remaining 5 bottles will show the freshness of these last two.

3/6/2016 - ScottS wrote:

This wine is so delicious I purchased a case.

2/24/2016 - ScottS wrote:

This needs time, extremely tight and restrained but improved on day 2.

2/20/2016 - ScottS wrote:

Purchased to see what all the fuss is about. Dry and tannic with very little fruit. 95 pts? Seriously?

1/30/2016 - ScottS wrote:

Wish I had a few more bottles. This has held up well and I love the style, reminds me of an old world syrah. Drink up if you have it!

1/23/2016 - ScottS wrote:

No doubt that this is California Cabernet Sauvignon. Seductive and delicious right of of the bottle. It's going to be hard to keep my hands off of this. $65 bottle which is very reasonable given the quality.

11/27/2015 - ScottS wrote:

Purchased a case of 375's from Wally's in Jan 2015. 3 out of 4 that I have opened have been dead with the 4th bottle being barely alive. Cork states V662

11/27/2015 - ScottS wrote:

Super tight and would not budge, this wine needs time.

11/15/2015 - ScottS wrote:

This was a disappointing bottle. Out of balance on day one and only slightly improved on day 2.

11/15/2015 - ScottS wrote:

Popped & poured. WOW, this wine is hitting on all cylinders. It's in perfect balance ~ medium to full bodied with a rich fruit profile and that classic Chablis mineral note. This was an Outstanding bottle!

5/16/2015 - ScottS wrote:

Unfortunately my last bottle:(

5/16/2015 - ScottS wrote:

13 years old and still going strong. Drink up!

3/11/2015 - ScottS wrote:

there are much better values in Chablis

3/8/2015 - ScottS wrote:

Nicely balance domestic pinot. Well done #Betwixt

3/8/2015 - ScottS wrote:

meh, would not purchase again.

3/1/2015 - ScottS wrote:

A really good domestic rhone white blend. Got better with a little air and time.

3/1/2015 - ScottS wrote:

I like the winemaker connections but this was not a good wine.

2/20/2015 - ScottS wrote:

Consumed on my 50th and still alive and kicking. Drink up if you have them, I'm sure this benefitted lasting this long by being in a 6 L format.

2/20/2015 - ScottS wrote:

Under stelvin cap, still fresh and lively

10/2/2012 - ScottS wrote:

14.5% alc ~ purchased upon release. Decided to pull a mixed case from my locker. 2004 vs 2005 is like night and day. The 05's are a little lighter, more fruit forward, higher in acid, tart and have a sweeter component. I prefer the balance of the 04's at this stage in the game.

3/21/2012 - ScottS wrote:

Brought to a restaurant and shared between 4 + the restaurant owner. Well balanced and drinking at its peak. No formal notes taken but this was a hit.

3/21/2012 - ScottS wrote:

15.8% alc ~ At this young stage this is an oak monster with sweet tannin. Full bodied with notes of chocolate, black cherries and vanilla. Personally I would not age these wines too long based on the high alcohol level and low acid. They will more than likely turn raisiny and pruney. Note to self ~ consume by 2014.

3/21/2012 - ScottS wrote:

A blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Viognier. Quite nice and surprisingly refreshing with loads of tropical fruit, nice acidity and a lengthy finish. Best when it comes up in temperature. No need to wait this is drinking well.

3/20/2012 - ScottS wrote:

Dark and cloudy appearance. Over extracted roasted, raisiny dark fruit. Zero freshness, very disappointing.

2/29/2012 - ScottS wrote:

Another terrific showing. I didn't realize that this was my last bottle. Concentrated with a black and blue fruit profile. On the label16.3% alc but in perfect balance.......how does Justin do this?

2/8/2012 - ScottS wrote:

Drank way too early but I couldn't resist. Started a little tight but after 30 mins in the glass and letting the wine come up to room temp this really started to develop into a special wine. This was flat out delicious Wait a least 3+ years to let these settle down and start to pick up some weight.

1/5/2012 - ScottS wrote:

Candied and sweet red fruit on the palate. No doubt this is a central coast pinot.

11/10/2010 - ScottS wrote:

This was flat out delicious. Purchased from the mailing list for under $100. How times have changed. Decanted for 2+ hours. I fitting send off to a good friend. Good luck out East Mathias.

12/21/2011 - ScottS wrote:

Another terrific showing. Note to self - buy more Tablas Creek

12/21/2011 - ScottS wrote:

Over-extracted and pruney. Out of balance and was just awful.

12/21/2011 - ScottS wrote:

Purchased directly from the winery upon release. Opened tonight - riddled with VA

12/21/2011 - ScottS wrote:

Popped and poured. Graphite, olive, iron and a hint of wild berry dominate the palate. Finishes a bit hard and tannic. Perhaps a little air will help soften the edges. Overall a decent wine but nothing special.

12/6/2011 - ScottS wrote:

I was hoping that the last bottle we tried in Aug was a stinker - WRONG. Alcoholic and harsh. Very disappointing.

11/9/2011 - ScottS wrote:

Tasted blind. I liked this wine more than the group. Appealing for its sweet and rich fruit. Not as heavy as their popular cabernet and does not posses the chocolate notes. I own 2 bottles but have never tried this before. Thanks jn.

11/13/2011 - ScottS wrote:

oak, oak and more oak. not sure it will ever be in balance.

10/30/2011 - ScottS wrote:

Medium golden in color. The nose is terrific with notes of honeysuckle and apricot. Medium to full bodied wine that is rich in texture with classic flavors of fig, nuts and lush tropical fruit. The only knock on this wine is that it has a tad bit of heat on the finish. Overall very enjoyable and interesting.

10/27/2011 - ScottS wrote:

Purchased upon release. 65% Merlot 30% Cab Franc 5% Petit Verdot - 14.4% alc. Color is youthful and shows no sign of age. Medium bodied with notes of red fruit, tobacco and cedar. Slightly acid and austere, definitely developing tertiary characteristics.

8/3/2011 - ScottS wrote:

Popped and poured. Day 1 - Massive oak and leather, this was very difficult to drink. Day 2 - with air the oak has integrated and some red and black fruits are starting to emerge. Amazing how this has actually turned a complete 360 in 24 hrs. I was ready to give up on this winery but we shall see........

7/10/2011 - ScottS wrote:

muddled and tasted dirty, undrinkable.

6/21/2011 - ScottS wrote:

Purchased a case on close-out from our distributer at $8.75 btl. A little ripe due to the vintage but for the price it's hard to beat.