8/3/2012 - danieladx wrote:

Nice bottle. Very tart cherry oriented, not too much complexity, but not necessarily expected.

3/25/2012 - danieladx wrote:

Got a steal of a deal on it, but worth much more.

3/25/2012 - danieladx wrote:

MF delicious.

3/7/2012 - danieladx wrote:

Drank at Stone Soup. Didn't take notes, enjoyed it, was hoping for more secondary characteristics.

12/19/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Loved it. First experience with a Clare Valley Riesling. Very minerally driven, lime and rocks.

12/11/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Underwhelmed. The acid was way out in front of the fruit, even with plenty of air. Needed food to balance it.

Did improve over the evening, but still a disappointment overall.

11/9/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Definite earth on the nose (and some alcohol), bright fresh cherries with vibrant acidity. Really nice character in a Pinot for under $20.

10/24/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Cherry pie and cola on both the nose and palate, finish was disorientingly hot, even at a cool temperature.

10/20/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Lemongrass kind of nose (mostly lemon, slightly herbal). Hint of sweetness and enough acidity to work well with takeout Chinese. Gained a little complexity over time to add some mineral notes.

10/18/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Did not enjoy nearly as much as previous vintage. Lemon note, not much more.

10/17/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Bright cherry fruit with some earthiness. More oak than I'd prefer on day one, and slight alcohol burn on the finish.

10/8/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Berry nose, great savory note. Very enjoyable.

10/7/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Not quite enough acidity to balance the sweetness for my tastes, but still very nice. Peaches, honey.

9/20/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Maybe expecting too much, was hoping for some more complexity. But clean, simple, with lime and papaya.

8/27/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Meaty beaty big and bouncy.

8/22/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Band-aids on the nose. First impression of tasting is the bright acidity, and then bigger fruit than normal for a rose. Watermelon, raspberries, cherries. Very nice.

8/17/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Serviceable. Pineapple, pears.

8/17/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Damn delicious with shrimp and grits. Slightly oily mouthfeel, slightest bit of sweetness, enough acidity to balance the richness of the dish.

8/13/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Blueberries and herbs, with some good tannic structure. Definitely a drink now kind of thing. Not complicated, but pretty delicious.

8/11/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Wouldn't repurchase. Tart cherries and herbs with definite smoke.

8/1/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Zesty lime and minerals, quite delicious!

7/13/2011 - danieladx wrote:

No notes. Freakin' delicious.

7/5/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Blueberry and spice with a good finish. Very solid bottle.

7/5/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Drank over four days, got better each day. At first, was overly acidic with a funky taste (maybe metallic), but over time became delightful.

6/9/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Zesty lemon and limestone, good acidity, fresh and clean.

6/4/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Not terribly complex, but nice nose of cherry/cranberry, good acid, with some earthiness. Very enjoyable, better with food than without.

5/28/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Beautuful wine. Only drawback was too much petrol on the nose, but pears and peaches on the palate with enough acidity to balance it out. Went great with both scallops and pork.

5/24/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Not memorable, tasted under less than ideal circumstances.

5/16/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Watermelon on the nose, sweet strawberries initially, finishes dry. Very nice!

5/13/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Wife (of course) loved it, had more expressive nose that most NZ SB, and at room temp showed typical grapefruit, grass and tropical notes. Good mouthfeel, not hot.

5/8/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Pretty much like alcoholic cherry soda (not in a bad way). A little spice, definitely on the sweeter side.

5/2/2011 - danieladx wrote:

The berry flavors that zin provides but without the weight and with more acidity. Maybe more interesting than good, but still pretty good.

4/30/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Tangerines on nose, dry on the palate, finishes a little too yeasty/toasty for my tastes.

4/27/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Great stuff. Ripe cherries, rosemary, and a wild gamy/savory element, also with pepper and smoke. Enough acidity to make it good with food as well. Big wine, really enjoyable.

4/12/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Hot oak juice. No thanks.

4/12/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Fresh and clean. Good deal for $9.

4/3/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Very light in color, bright cherry fruit on the nose, same cherries with definite smoke (but not overwhelming) and some savory element (olives maybe). Good deal for $21, worth repurchasing.

4/3/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Typical NZ Sauvignon Blanc aroma, but has a bitter finish that I've not noticed in the past. Still my wife's favorite.

3/30/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Flowery nose, lemon and melon on the palate, with less acid than I'd like, but for $12, pretty good. Wife loved it.

3/30/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Didn't move me much, smooth, blueberry style fruits.

3/1/2011 - danieladx wrote:

First time with a Bedrock wine, really enjoyed it. Powerful nose of dark fruit, brambly wild blackberries, but not over the top.

2/25/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Terrific food wine. Nice acidity, took a while for tannins to come off. Medium weight.

2/19/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Zesty, fresh, lime and minerals. Great acidity, lovely.

2/18/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Cranberries on the nose, good acidity, juicy and delicious.

2/14/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Consistent with previous notes, probably wouldn't score it as high today.

2/11/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Standard NZ Sauvignon Blanc nose, but more weight on the palate, and fuller. Enjoyable, worth a repurchase.

2/4/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Fruit bomb-y shiraz with some flowers. Not bad, but not what I was hoping it'd be.

1/30/2011 - danieladx wrote:

Pretty simple, but really enjoyable. Plenty of lime with peaches. Definite repurchase.

1/24/2011 - danieladx wrote:

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11/20/2010 - danieladx wrote:

Kind of plasticy nose, light red fruit. Not bad, especially for so cheap.