12/5/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

Amazingly smooth; rich flavor without any harshness at all. Only one barrel produced.

11/20/2016 - brottman wrote:

Classic Santa Ynez valley pinot, with intense fruit and a long, smooth finish.

11/7/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese from the 08 and 09 vintages that, 8 years later, is positively singing. Unique, smooth, complex, lingering finish.

9/6/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

Smooth, fruity, and--after a short decant--an amazing classic California Pinot.

9/5/2016 - brottman wrote:

For $4, a great deal; somewhat like $8 to $10 wine like Cocobon--rich, a tad sweet. Would hold up to bbq.

8/9/2016 - brottman wrote:

Well, it's a $4 GSM, and it tastes like a $4 GSM: not complex at all, and unmemorable; tart, little finish.

7/31/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

Spicy, green pepper/jalapeno notes that held up for the hour that we drank this excellent wine.

7/18/2016 - brottman wrote:

Smooth, but expressionless. i was expecting more for a wine costing north of $30.

6/13/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

A classic, quality petite syrah, with intense berry (especially blueberry) notes and a lingering finish.

5/7/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

A decent syrah, but lacks depth.

4/17/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

Quality Pinot: different from a typical Pinot. Dominating notes of cherry and red licorice.

4/17/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

Not tart, not grassy, but lemony. Unusual for a sauv blanc. Created with 50% very ripe grapes and 50% just ripe berries from two different Santa Ynez vineyards.

4/17/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

I'm not a fan of Pinot Gris, typically, since it seems one dimensional and watery. But this was amazing: robust, complex, with great depth and finish.

2/26/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

I bought one, and bought another 10. Out of the bottle, this cab/syrah blend is a little sweetish, but once it opens, it develops into a rich, layered wine. Incredible value for $8.

2/26/2016 - brottman wrote:

Exquisite, with wonderful floral notes

1/21/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

For the price--about $8-- a smooth, if nondescript wine.

1/17/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

Intense, dark, and rich; one of those bottles that I've stored on its side with a purple-end cork--better than what I recall from previous tastings.

1/14/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

Distinctive wines can be amazing or off-putting. This one isn't amazing, but when it hits your tongue, you do notice it, and it's not bad: the cherry cola notes are certainly there.

1/11/2016 - brottman Likes this wine:

Smooth, excellent Pinot with classic Santa Ynez Valley nuances

12/7/2015 - brottman wrote:

I've liked their Cab and their Rose and was disappointed: all pepper and alcohol. No one liked it, either right away or after a 30 minute decanting.

12/7/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

Drank this after drinking a half bottle of Robert Hall Syrah, and the reaction was: wow, this is so much better! People oohed and ached over it all night--complex, easy to drink, and simply amazing.

12/2/2015 - brottman wrote:

Not offensive, but not memorable--little finish.

11/28/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

A great blend (co-fermented) of Rhone varietals--60% Grenache and 40% Syrah. Lasting finish, great finesse, always a hit.

11/26/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

Definitely decant before serving; served it with beef ribs cooked in wine, and it accompanied it well, but our guests didn't sing its praises--it just isn't complex enough for me.

11/21/2015 - brottman wrote:

A smooth, classic syrah from Santa Ynez Valley with medium finish and complexity.

11/16/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

A really good Cab Franc, with a lasting finish. From start to finish, notes of green pepper, with a hint of jalepeno, along with the classic hints of cherry cola. Smooth, with no alcohol burn on the way down.

11/12/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

I just opened this bottle today--must've gotten lost in my cellar. It was magnificent. Aged wonderfully over 5 years. Intense, smokey pepper with a lingering finish, and yes, a bit of a burning on the way down.

11/10/2015 - brottman wrote:

A really nondescript cab. Yes, it's smooth, but it doesn't seem all that different from two buck Chuck--really not much there.

10/21/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

Light, a bit tart--so more of a sour cherry than cherry cola--but a nice QPR.

10/3/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

Succulent, delicious, and complex. Worth savoring.

9/25/2015 - brottman Does not like this wine:

Poured three glasses...each one was disposed of. It wasn't corked, it was just...awful, as in grapey and syrupy.

9/6/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

See previous notes for tasting notes. I'm not a Zin fan, really, but this is just...rich. It holds up well.

8/24/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

A nice Syrah...some spice, some complexity, some finish. Cherry is evident. Wish there was a bit more smoke, but that's just my personal preference.

8/17/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

A classic Sangiovese

8/5/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

A decent rose: not terribly complex or flavorful, though.

7/23/2015 - brottman wrote:

A pretty hum drum Pinot, with harshness overwhelming any complexity.

7/10/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

I have always loved this Syrah: deep and complex flavors (blueberry cobbler, spice, tobacco).

6/16/2015 - brottman wrote:

Nothing particularly special

6/16/2015 - brottman wrote:

Just not all that special...nothing complex here

6/4/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

It's been a while, but this was a great deal and a very good wine.

6/4/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

A super wine for $7. Tastes like a $20 + petite syrah. Full bodied, complex, not a fruit bomb, but with some great berry notes.

6/4/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

Great wine; the first sort of unusual note I got was blueberry, in addition to the typical petite syrah flavors.

5/21/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

Notes of black pepper, licorice, and blueberry with a decent finish; doesn't have the finesse and unique characteristics of the more pricey Morehouse version, but still a top notch Syrah.

5/16/2015 - brottman wrote:

Nondescript. Not awful, but not worth the $10 I paid at Trader Joes for this wine.

5/10/2015 - brottman wrote:

This wine looked so promising, but was so mediocre and unmemorable.

5/8/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

Green pepper, smoke, and black pepper with a nice finish....for $9 (on sale), an amazing QPR.

5/6/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

Amazing nose, smokey and pleasing without being overpowering.

4/29/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

A great sav blanc with classic grapefruit and stone fruits with a pleasant nose and finish

4/26/2015 - brottman Likes this wine:

Wonderful, classic Santa Barbara County Pinot.

4/26/2015 - brottman wrote:

You can really taste the peppery heat, which seems to overpower any of the other subtle flavors. After a couple hours it settled down, but it certainly isn't an elegant Shiraz.