4/16/2024 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Delicious in all aspects. Ready now

3/25/2024 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

delicious. Had with food--so good, great value!

3/10/2024 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Very good, well made. A bit unremarkable. Drink now if you have some.

2/24/2024 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Holding strong. As good as the last bottle 3 years ago. The NV label is 2011 fruit and this wine absolutely shines. Holding onto my 3 remaining bottles.

2/2/2024 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Dark cherry, touch of acidity, minerality, strawberries. Just great.

12/17/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

The CT drink dates seem correct. Despite being a bit past the prime there is still a lot to like about this wine. Fruit up front, then gorgeous tannins and quite a long pleasant finish. Don't wait unless you have several left.

12/17/2023 - jroberts86 wrote:

Another bottle opened with friends. Very light with the flavors others have mentioned: cranberry, pomegranate, a bit floral. Very nuanced--and thin enough that while not flawed some weaknesses emerge. A nice wine, but not an outstanding pinot.

12/6/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Lovely and in it's prime. From the first sip to the long lasting finish just plain good.

Flavors of dark fruit, bramble, tabac.

11/23/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Just lovely. Had with friends. Decanted one hour before first pour. Everything you want: great nose, interesting darkish fruit, lovely medium to fine grained tannins, and a delightful finish. Will last a couple more years but glad we opened this one.

10/13/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Fantastic! Everything you want in a garnacha and only $11? I will be getting more, much more.

10/6/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Cranberry. Raspberry. A bit short on the finish.

9/21/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Lively fruit and integrated tannins. Pride characteristics. Will last another couple years

9/9/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Similar to the last bottle-very nice rioja, a favorite at the party. Outstanding value

8/25/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

There was concern this might be past it's prime. Fear not! It was in the window of maximum drinkability. Nice nose, good fruit that was layered , and a long medium finish that was so enjoyable. My last bottle--but it was quite the star!

8/25/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Good wine for a dinner party. Rich red blend that was promising from the first and through to the last. A favorite of the night.

8/25/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Good pinot, enjoyed by all. Not stunning.

8/20/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Great Paso Cab blend. Still has time left, but not too much. God color, nose, lovely darker fruit profile with mineral undertones. Why I love Paso reds.

8/13/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Stunningly good merlot from one of the finest vineyards straddling Sonoma/Napa. Rich perfectly ripe fruit, nicely oaked with integrated tannins.

8/10/2023 - jroberts86 wrote:

A bit flat. Hoping for that magic depth the CDP's are famous for. This one was one dimensional.

8/8/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Overall very nice. considering the price point, borderline outstanding.
a bit tight, opens over time yielding more fruit. light tannin profile

8/5/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Classic Paso Cab. rich, deep, minerality undertones, dark perfectly ripe fruit. Nicely finished. Will last a couple more years.

7/23/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Ready to drink with a couple years left. Fantastic all the way around. Everything you love about Pride Cab this bottle had in abundance. Dark lush fruit, a layered profile, integrated tannins, lovely finish. Enjoy

6/7/2023 - jroberts86 wrote:

found this to be a bit austere. OK, but lacking depth.

6/4/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

A nice well rounded pinot--good for the price point

6/4/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Good all around cab with the profile you expect. Still has edges.

6/4/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Delicious! Most favored red out of a robust lineup of Napa/Sonoma Cabs, blends, merlots. This never disappoints. Good now should last a couple years.

5/31/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Lovely wine. Expressions of fruit--strawberry and blueberry-- underlain by gravelly minerality.

4/20/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Drinks ok. A bit flat, a bit light. Some nuanced fruit if you are patient and look for it.

4/15/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Lovely dark color and nice nose with a touch of sandalwood. Rich and luscious fruit profile typical of Napa's best. I did not get the prunes or plum others mention. More blackberry, maybe currant. Soft fine grained tannins that last. Good now and probably a couple more years.

4/15/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Got lucky with this one. Cork was compromised but luckily the wine was intact--just a touch of bricking starting to show. Fully integrated, plenty of fruit. Pleasant from start to finish.

4/10/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

This bottle is in it's prime. Enticing nose, medium to muted fruit, but lively enough. Blackberry boysenberry, a bit of minerality. Medium finish, but lovely.

4/7/2023 - jroberts86 wrote:

I find this wine to be quite flat, all the way around. Drinkable, but no highlights.

4/6/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Lovely. Ready now, but will last. Perfect with a modestly spicy meal, sophisticated fruit profile, layered, medium length finish.

3/30/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Still excellent. Rich dark fruit, ripe but no jam. Long finish. Tannins a bit muted this bottle.

3/13/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Another bottle tried after 4 years. Good then, better now. Still has the strawberry, rhubarb, hint of menthol, but more integrated and softer tannins.

3/11/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

strawberry, tart raspberry, a touch of menthol? very nice, will last a couple years.

3/9/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

very nice, drinking well right now.
Leather, dried strawberry, Touch of dusty minerality that I like.

2/5/2023 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Has held up well. Fully integrated, still has good dark fruit. medium to soft tannins. I agree with the flavor notes of the previous rater. Wish I had two more.

12/8/2022 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

wow!

12/1/2022 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Very nice. cherry, dry cedar, dusty minerality, nice finish

11/28/2022 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

delicious! simple complexity. Perfectly ripe fruit with dry red fruit tones, balanced profile and a touch of minerality, modest finish.

11/25/2022 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Quite lovely. Beautiful bouquet. Fruit profile of cherry, pomegranate, dry strawberry. Long finish that was a bit subtle.

11/23/2022 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Very fine. Dry, notes of cherry, strawberry, touch of mint. Modest fine tannins, medium long finish. Good now.

Paired beautifully with wild king salmon, roasted butternut squash.

11/5/2022 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Just right! Strong fruit profile with no jamminess.

11/5/2022 - jroberts86 wrote:

Nice nose good color. First sip gives a sweetish mouthfeel, but is is dry. Fruit is elderberry and tart cherry.

11/3/2022 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Delicious. A rich, dark merlot that does not disappoint. Dark cherry, leather, tabac, bramble. Long finish.

10/28/2022 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

A very nice bottle that has stood up very well. All the qualities of a well crafted cab. Slight drop in fruit over the middle, but that does not diminish this excellent wine. My last one.

10/24/2022 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Great color, a touch floral nose. Violets and leather with an underlying minerality.

10/20/2022 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Rich, deep, layered, lovely soft tannins. Long finish. Had with Vietnamese food paired great with the shaking beef.

10/19/2022 - jroberts86 Likes this wine:

Astoundingly good. Lovely nose, dark fruit, rich, layered, long finish.