4/3/2017 - tjchapman wrote:

Took to Janina's for brunch

12/11/2015 - tjchapman wrote:

Took to Dana's for DeLor Christmas party

10/26/2015 - tjchapman wrote:

Elegant combination of citrus, butter and light oak. Very smooth wine with a robust finish and beautiful bouquet.

10/26/2015 - tjchapman wrote:

Elegant combination of citrus, butter and light oak. Very smooth wine with a robust finish. This wine has a beautiful bouquet.

8/30/2015 - tjchapman wrote:

Dark ruby color, luscious fruit but not overpowering. Silky smooth yet balanced with enough tannin to make it interesting. Fabulous wine paired with grilled tri-tip.

8/8/2015 - tjchapman wrote:

Rich, lush, full-bodied cabernet. Black cherry and cassis come through. Lighter oak than many cabernets. Quite smooth and perfect for those who like robust, fruity cabernets with light oak. It was a very enjoyable wine!

7/26/2015 - tjchapman wrote:

Nicely balanced wine. Rich, buttery but not heavy on the oak. Very enjoyable. Pairs well rich seafood.

5/15/2015 - tjchapman wrote:

Fruity without being overly jammy. Very deep ruby color and great legs. Light pepper. Very full bodied. Nice wine!

5/15/2015 - tjchapman wrote:

Very nice, smooth wine. Delicious!

12/17/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Full bodied with jammy, blackberry tones. Smooth with a light finish. Very good but not great.

12/14/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Heavily oaked but nicely balanced California chardonnay. This chardonnay is smooth and has a reasonable amount of fruit. Very enjoyable!

11/30/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Full bodied, smooth wine. Tasted this side by side with a 2006 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet (about $115/bottle) and this wine held its own very easily. Beautiful fruit and a nice finish.

11/30/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Full bodied cabernet. Typical smooth, velvety Silver Oak cabernet. Mild tannins and 14.1% alcohol. A very nice wine but still overpriced.

11/23/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

A nice, smooth wine full of cherry overtones. Balanced tannins with light oak and a dark ruby color. A very enjoyable wine that we drank while tailgating at the 49er game. Paired it with a barbecued steak. It did need time to breathe so decant in advance of drinking as it mellowed and opened up with time.

11/21/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Very smooth and impressive zinfandel. This wine goes down quite easily. Well balanced, slightly jammy but not overbearing. Initial drink seemed a bit sweet but later it seemed opened up and the tastes blended well. Served with steak, baked potatoes, broccoli and spinach.

11/5/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Very nice, balanced wine. Less oak and a bit more acidity than previous vintages which allows it to pair more easily with foods. Beautiful straw color and a nice finish. Definitely an enjoyable wine.

11/4/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Excellent wine! Rich, smooth, well balanced fruit and oak. Enjoyed with lobster and clams. Could have had a bit more acidity for these dishes but a beautiful wine with a long finish.

10/28/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Soft yet full-bodied with rich fruit flavors. Medium tannins and alcohol 14.5%. Deep color and long legs. Very nice wine.

10/24/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Great nose. Rich, intense wine. Very dark ruby red color. Light tannins and low to medium oak. Very enjoyable wine!

10/20/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Anise or licorice flavor. Probably past its prime. No peppery tones that one would expect with an old vine zinfandel. It is jammy but not over the top. Good but not great.

8/30/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Full bodied pinot with a traditional earthy pinot nose. Robust yet smooth from start to finish. Enjoyed much more than other Lucienne single vineyard pinots. Definitely recommend this wine but a bit pricey at $50 for a pinot. Tasted at the vineyard on 8/30/14.

8/15/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Traditional pinot nose. Hints of cherry on the palate. A very smooth wine that is a bit light on the tannins. Enjoyable.

7/28/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Smooth with a silky finish. Lighter on the earthiness that you find with many pinots and a bit heavier on the fruit. A very nice wine that is well balanced.

7/8/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Smooth, full bodied with berry and light tannins. Enjoyed with grilled steak when we were at Lake Tahoe. Nice wine!

7/7/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Very smooth with peach undertones. Served with grilled chicken when we were at Lake Tahoe. Buttery and a hint of oak. This is reminiscent of a California chardonnay.

6/14/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Smooth and velvety. Paired well with ribeye steak. Well balanced with blackberry and cherry undertones. Oak was not overpowering (as some cabs can be) but added a nice depth to the wine. Very nice indeed!

6/14/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

Very nice, well balanced chardonnay. Hints of pear and apple with a touch of honey. Very smooth and enjoyable. Flavorful from beginning to end.

4/10/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

A rich, smooth, well-balanced chardonnay. Plenty of oak but not overpowering. The oak and fruit blended well. This is a big chardonnay with low acidity so food pairing can be tricky.

4/10/2014 - tjchapman wrote:

This pinot had a beautiful color, was smooth and had a good finish. Very nice bottle of wine!

12/25/2013 - tjchapman wrote:

Drank this wine with Christmas Eve dinner. The wine was a full bodied, buttery chardonnay. This bottle was much better than the 2012 we drank earlier in the year.

11/24/2013 - tjchapman wrote:

Beautiful wine that is silky smooth. We enjoyed it with a nice steak dinner and it complemented it well. It was well balanced with nice fruit without being overbearing. It had a great finish. Wonderful wine all around!

9/28/2013 - tjchapman wrote:

Smooth, silky.,,very nice. Not particularly fruity but very well balanced.

9/6/2013 - tjchapman wrote:

This was mildly disappointing. Although the wine was smooth, its finish was weak. I think this wine was past its prime.

9/3/2013 - tjchapman wrote:

Fruity, smooth and flavorful Chardonnay. Not outstanding but solid.