3/3/2015 - brynmair wrote:

Corked but great deep color

6/17/2014 - brynmair Likes this wine:

Loved it. It had everything I want a Pinot to be. From the pleasing aromas to the balanced taste, this one showed well in a big boy tasting. I kept going back for more.

6/14/2014 - brynmair Likes this wine:

Such a dependable bottle of wine for the price. This one hit then spot.

3/11/2014 - brynmair Likes this wine:

I'm always happy to drink these older California wines and this one did not disappoint at a recent tasting. It had a typical California nose and the complex, but integrated, taste was really nice.

10/29/2013 - brynmair Likes this wine:

I liked it but most of the others at the wine tasting did not. They thought it was too sweet but I did blame the food we were served at the time.

6/4/2013 - brynmair Likes this wine:

Not a typical rose but held up well to all the other wines of the night.

4/25/2013 - brynmair Likes this wine:

I thought this was an awesome Chardonnay.

4/21/2013 - brynmair wrote:

Still drinking well and what a wonderful QPR.

4/18/2013 - brynmair Likes this wine:

Nice enough for a rainy evening. It's one dimensional but there's nothing flawed for a half bottle.

3/29/2013 - brynmair Likes this wine:

This was a very enjoyable wine. It had very upfront fruit that was well balanced and worked wonderfully with the meal at Pastaria.

3/26/2013 - brynmair Likes this wine:

A complex wine with wonderful floral notes. It had an oily type consistency but a very nice complex taste. It developed more and more in the glass and was enjoyed by all.

9/25/2012 - brynmair wrote:

A smooth, fill flavored chardonnay. BIg flavors of pear and a complex profile.

7/24/2012 - brynmair wrote:

Wonderful bottle partly due to it's rarity and the fact that it came from a divorce settlement. Had no clue what to expect since I could not find another tasting more on it. Good flavors and decent balance but short on the finish. Still I did enjoy this one.

6/30/2012 - brynmair wrote:

Enjoyable but a mellow zin. There's enough spicy notes but a smooth, balanced zin.

5/27/2012 - brynmair wrote:

I wasn't sure what to expect but this was very approachable and balanced. Good fruit and complex flavors.

5/18/2012 - brynmair wrote:

Didn't expect a lot from this wine (purchased due to the name) but enjoyed it. I had more complexity than I expected and will try to find this one again.

5/18/2012 - brynmair wrote:

Enjoyable bottle of zin. This showed complexity without being too hot and alcoholic. It was nicely integrated.

5/19/2012 - brynmair wrote:

No much pizzazz so I'm thinking I better drink my others relative soon.

2/7/2012 - brynmair wrote:

A very enjoyable bottle of wine. The initial aroma of soap blew off to a nice floral note. The profile is of pear/apricot and continues to a nice long finish.

12/24/2011 - brynmair wrote:

This is what I think a chardonnay should be. Complex, developing, and creamy.

12/25/2011 - brynmair wrote:

nice deep pink with good fizz. Enjoyable with blinis and caviar.

12/24/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Wow, this was given two hours to open and then this one sang. This was a big California cab on all fronts.

11/1/2011 - brynmair wrote:

very floral aroma with hints of lavender. A nice and ever-changing development in the glass was quite nice.

9/22/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Most of the fruit is gone and there's not much present. I'll let it sit in the glass and hope something develops.

6/14/2011 - brynmair wrote:

I didn't catch as much on the nose as in the past but still a very nice bottle of wine. It was a smooth, integrated flavor and that highly enjoyable.

6/1/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Nice bottle full of the creaminess and floral notes I enjoy. It was perfect to drink on a warm evening watching Shakespeare.

4/30/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Very strong vegetable aromas which is not quite on my 'like' list. As the wine warmed up, it had a pleasant taste and finish.

4/5/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Beautiful floral nose and an integrated, elegant style of wine.

3/27/2011 - brynmair wrote:

The nose was pleasant but not overwhelming in any sense. This wine isn't stellar but it was inexpensive. It's got enough balance but without the bang. The nose lead me to believe I'd find some stronger berry flavor but we'l see how this one is as it airs.

3/5/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Another corked bottle

3/1/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Not so sweet but very enjoyable. I didn't quite no what to expect from this one, but I really did enjoy it with all the spicy food tonight.

2/22/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Pretty tough competition tonight. Enjoyable wine but it just didn't quite match up to some of the others that night.

2/14/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Not bad but a little more one dimensional than I'd like.

2/8/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Very Bordeaux-like in aroma and very smooth but complex in taste. Twenty years ago and doing fantastic.

2/6/2011 - brynmair wrote:

A very nice Aubert Chardonnay.

2/5/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Nothing bad but on the weak side.

1/31/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Nice half bottle of wine. It sort of has the typical nose for Bordeaux and is very pleasant. The taste for me had blueberries and some raspberries and had a long finish.

1/25/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Loved it. It had quite an aromatic nose to it that only led into a powerful taste profile of apricots and peach. The finish was nice and long.

1/15/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Very enjoyable bottle of wine. Very deep color and a very intense taste and finish.

1/12/2011 - brynmair wrote:

A beautiful chardonnay. It had a tinge of cloudiness upon pouring but this wine had a caramel nose and a complexity that I enjoyed. This wine was fantastic and had a great finish.

1/6/2011 - brynmair wrote:

I was in the mood for celebrating so maybe my score is too high. I enjoyed this one even for it's age.

1/1/2011 - brynmair wrote:

Not sure of this one. It was not enjoyable initially but I'll give it another try shortly. Then it will be time to open something else up.

12/31/2010 - brynmair wrote:

Just much not here in this wine. It's a bit acidic and the finish is non-existent. It's drinkable but I wouldn't search it out even at that price.

7/17/2010 - brynmair wrote:

a really nice bottle of Turley. I've really liked the Rancho Burros lately!

6/22/2010 - brynmair wrote:

Still pretty nice for a California cab that's 28 years old. Nice deep color and plenty of life in the glass.

6/16/2010 - brynmair wrote:

Enjoyable bottle for a performance of Hamlet. Deep color and a complex taste profile. Wish I had more than a half bottle.

6/1/2010 - brynmair wrote:

This was a very nice, mellow wine to drink. Dark color and smooth finish but just not much pizzazz for the evening.

5/22/2010 - brynmair wrote:

This was very nice and tasty. I enjoyed how complete the flavor profile was- smooth and well integrated.

5/20/2010 - brynmair wrote:

Pruney is a great word to describe this one. It has heat but just not much fruit behind it. Drinkable but should have been drunk years ago.

5/12/2010 - brynmair wrote:

This zin still has big life in it. Its deep colored and full of flavor. I couldn't expect any more of this one.