2/29/2020 - JoshuaG wrote:

The tasting notes from 2018 are way too early. This is good. Drinks well on pop and pour. Gets better as it’s opened. Will be a 92-94 in two to three years.

11/11/2019 - JoshuaG Does not like this wine:

So bad. Can’t believe Josh Reynolds gave it a 92.

11/6/2019 - JoshuaG wrote:

Light, thin. Just OK. Would not buy again

10/30/2019 - JoshuaG wrote:

Disappointing from this producer. Would not purchase again

2/28/2019 - JoshuaG wrote:

A good pinot. Score lowered for horrible QPR. Far too many pinots better for half the price

10/25/2018 - JoshuaG wrote:

Horrible. Don't know how speculator rated this a 94. Thick, Caymus-like mess. Poured down the drain. Complete waste of $45. I wanted to like it but no way.

8/12/2018 - JoshuaG wrote:

Not very good. Sweet and flabby. Tastes like a current vintage of Caymus

7/15/2018 - JoshuaG wrote:

I agree with tannic monster. The CT ratings must be on reputation. This wine is barely above average. I like other vintages and wines of Saxum but not this one. I have no hope this will ever come together. Saving my remaining bottles with little to no hope

4/8/2018 - JoshuaG Likes this wine:

Expectations were low but it delivered. Very drinkable.

2/17/2018 - JoshuaG wrote:

Not ready on pop and pour. Needs at least a year or decant. It was against my better judgement to open. All the parts appear to be there just very tight at present

11/21/2017 - JoshuaG wrote:

Gilman has it right. Too early. Next bottle 2020.

9/2/2017 - JoshuaG wrote:

Outstanding. No hurry to drink. Such a mistake not buying a case when it was $60

8/18/2017 - JoshuaG wrote:

Excellent. Wish I had more. Tanzer blew it rating a 91. Galloni nailed it with the 95.

7/23/2017 - JoshuaG Does not like this wine:

Terrible. Only needs one word. Poured down the drain

7/2/2017 - JoshuaG wrote:

Not ready on pop and pour. Wait two years

1/20/2017 - JoshuaG Does not like this wine:

Not good. Sorry. I love Bedrock but not this. Can't recommend and won't buy again. Tasted like bad airline wine.

11/24/2016 - JoshuaG Likes this wine:

Really, really good. Great with Thanksgiving dinner. Glad I have more but will be hard not to open.

11/22/2016 - JoshuaG Does not like this wine:

I just don't get these wines. All Epoch's seem disjointed with poor QPRs. I have had much better $20 wines. I am sorry I believed the hype and critic reviews. Even Galloni missed this one.

5/14/2016 - JoshuaG Does not like this wine:

Terrible. Thin and watery. Only 19 years old and gone. Poured down the drain

4/2/2016 - JoshuaG wrote:

Really just average. Overpriced by at least 2X. Saxum and Booker are much better QPR. Just don't understand the Epoch hipe. I haven't been impressed with any of the wines in any vintage

9/4/2015 - JoshuaG wrote:

Not good. These Epoch's are not my style. In my opinion not in the class of Saxum or Torrin

7/30/2015 - JoshuaG wrote:

Too early. Should have known. Wait until mid 2016 at the earliest

5/28/2011 - JoshuaG wrote:

Horrible QPR. Not worth $75. Fizzy, not interesting in the least. Parker should be ashamed of himself for the inflated price. Glad I don't buy anymore.

3/18/2011 - JoshuaG wrote:

Score could be low. Excellent ready to drink. Could improve but sure good now.

3/11/2011 - JoshuaG wrote:

Better than a year ago but still not outstanding. Could be that my tastes have gone away from the Turley over the top style. Still a ton of heat on the finish. I doubt by time it mellows there will be anything left.

2/26/2011 - JoshuaG wrote:

Not impressed in the least. Horrible QPR. Probably why I don't buy Hobbs any longer. The nose is actually good but the palate and finish are average at best. I have had better $25 cabs. Would not recommend and am sorry I paid $60 on release. Your $ could do much better even at today's prices.

1/21/2011 - JoshuaG wrote:

Awesome QPR. Don't expect much complexity but for a simple pizza/pasta wine you don't find much better for the price.

9/24/2010 - JoshuaG wrote:

Bought this on a flyer. I am not usually a fan of Aussie cabs but this is pretty good. Not close to Jay Millers 96 rating and now way close to his statement that if it said Napa would it sell for 6 times retail price ($270). However, at $45 it is a good QPR and a nice bottle of wine ready to drink without decanting. I don't trust the longevity for more than a couple more years.

9/11/2010 - JoshuaG wrote:

Tanzer completely missed the boat on this one. Closer to Parker's review. Classic Barbe Rac. Drink now with short decant or let sit in your cellar for a couple years.

6/18/2010 - JoshuaG wrote:

Very nice. Drinking well now and expect to improve over time. You will not be disappointed if you open one now.

5/28/2010 - JoshuaG wrote:

Rating based on a Cotes du Rhone. I have to disagree with the reviews calling this a CdP. Not even close to the power, depth and complexity of a CdP. It is a really good CdR and rated as such. Very good at this stage just not the special wine that comes from a stellar CdP.

5/14/2010 - JoshuaG wrote:

Too early. Wait at least a year. A little rough right now. Could get better in the future just not sure.

5/7/2010 - JoshuaG wrote:

Not good at all. Tart and acidic. The back of the bottle says will continue to develop over 10 years (from 2005). I wouldn't bet on it. Just another reason I don't buy the Ridge zins any more. Stick to the Monte Bello.

4/23/2010 - JoshuaG wrote:

Just alright. Could have been a house wine served by the glass.

11/14/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Way too much acid. On the lower end of the Williams Selyem scale. Not a good effort. Too many good pinots at this price point to seek out.

10/10/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Excellent wish I had more.

10/10/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Enough bubbles to give Coca-Cola a run for their money. The taste was nice but the massive explosion of bubbles was too much. Don't understand the reviews. Not much of a Champagne quality. Save your money and buy a real producer.

9/26/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Drinking very nice at this time. Dont think it will get any better. Excellent QPR. Drink up!

9/18/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Way over the top. Flabby, fat and extremely disjointed. Hopefully more cellar time will help this out. Russian River is better at this stage. I am going to pass on the 2007 single vineyards at $72.00. Lousy QPR. I would gladly sell for my mailing list price of $48.

9/12/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Served with a slight chill and allowed to open as the night evolved. Don't really understand the CT ratings. I agree with the experts on this one. This is a really good wine. Not usually a huge fan of KB's over the top style but this was nice. Exceeded my expectations by a long shot.

9/6/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Really don't understand the ratings on this wine. It wasn't bad but certainly not great. Way over the top in the what has become the Turley style. I am not ordering the fall release. Horrible QPR for this wine.

9/5/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Good but way overpriced. Tasted like a very good $45 cab. No where near the value for a $70 bottle. Would not buy again. Too many great bottles for $70. Especially the 2002 vintage on release.

8/14/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Very nice. Tannins are fully integrated with good balance. A welcome surprise in a down year for Napa.

7/7/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Really not that good. Tart after 5 years and zero finish. Horrible QPR. The single vineyard Biale zins are great. Take a pass on the Zappa. Don't waste your money.

5/9/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Decanted for one hour. Much better as the night progressed. Hold one year and try again. Will get better.

3/20/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Good everyday drinker. Slightly grapey but not bad. Good QPR

3/14/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Good except the finish. Too much acid on the finish even after being opened for 2 hours. Hopefully in time this will change.

2/13/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Tart on the open. Horrible QPR. Would not recommend. Stick to the guys that have proven track records. Rochioli, Williams Selyem etc. Glad I passed on the 2007 and will not purchase again. Really cannot understand any rating near 90 for this pig.

2/7/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

This is a good $50 bottle of wine. Not worth the price above $50 and horrible QPR when you have to pay winery price on mailing list. Generally Hartford Court can compete with William Selyem, Kosta Browne, Rochioli, Sea Smoke etc. but not this time. Would rather have the bottom of the line other brand than pay for this. Would not recommend

1/30/2009 - JoshuaG wrote:

Just alright for now. Would wait at least a year. Parker says start 2010. Opened based on tasting notes. Think I should have listened to the expert. Not ready now.