6/3/2021 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Drank it at frig temperature and really enjoyed it.

5/22/2021 - curtispomeroy wrote:

We really enjoyed this wine. Apparently pinela is mainly used as a blending grape but this was more than fine on its own. Will buy more.

2/18/2015 - curtispomeroy Does not like this wine:

I didn't particularly care for this wine. Found it to be rather atypical for syrahs from this producer/region and, worst of all, it wasn't very interesting or pleasurable to drink. Tried the last glass two days later and it hadn't improved for me.

9/21/2014 - curtispomeroy wrote:

First bottle from the case I bought 7 years ago. Decanted for about 2 hours and then refilled bottle to take to restaurant where we didn't drink it until about 4 hours after the cork was pulled. Still seemed pretty tight to me with not much being given up on the nose or palate. Will wait another year before opening bottle 2.

9/16/2014 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Drinking very nicely at this point in time. No need to wait any longer.

5/21/2014 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

This was our first half-bottle from the case and it is ready to go. Wife commented at least half a dozen times: "This wine is good." She typically does not comment much on our wines so this is high praise. More delicious than complex.

3/8/2014 - curtispomeroy Does not like this wine:

I don't know what this wine was supposed to taste like but I do know that I don't like it. Supposedly this is a blend of syrah, merlot and viognier but I get very little on the nose and then not more than a whole mouthful of acidity. No sign of any tannin. Tried again on day two and the experience was the same so down the drain it went.

2/26/2014 - curtispomeroy wrote:

I poured this on Saturday for a blind tasting party at our house. It is no understatement that this wine very much underwhelmed the crowd. It was giving up some aromatics but very little fruit on the palate even tough it had been decanted for several hours. I corked the remains and put it in the frig until Tuesday night. Finally the fruit emerged and it was very enjoyable to drink. Suffice to say I am not going open the next bottle for several years.

2/21/2014 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Another fine showing for this wine.

1/29/2014 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Corked.

12/8/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

A big Aussie shiraz but it came across as being very well balanced with miles still to go.

12/8/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

A wonderful WA state Bordeaux-style blend. I found myself continually topping up my glass so that it wouldn't be empty. Not sure it will get any better with time so drink up and enjoy.

11/6/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

This bottle was rather underwhelming over two nights. Nothing about it was "wrong" but it certainly did not press any buttons.

10/31/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

A wine from the Sleepy Hollow vineyard was the perfect accompaniment to our Halloween party.

10/14/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

Even better than the previous bottle. Wonderfully balanced and a big hit for all who came over for Carsten's birthday dinner.

9/20/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

Last bottle of this order. Very enjoyable prosecco. Kudos to Paul at Full Pull for tracking this down and making it available at a fair price. Hope to reorder next year.

9/6/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

Flat out delicious.

8/12/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Delicious. Went fast at a family BBQ.

8/12/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Served at a family BBQ and at the end of the evening there was still wine left in the bottle while other bottles were drained. Nothing particularly "wrong" with this wine, just fails to leave much of an impression.

8/6/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

Still drinking well - hasn't lost its fruit or its zip. No need to wait but also no rush.

8/4/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

I tend to steer away from RRV pinot but this one appealed to me.

8/4/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

To my tastes this is a very fruit-forward wine that is just a bit too big for me.

7/26/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

A very well made Zinfandel. Held up over four nights. Will keep buying in future releases.

7/23/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

A very nice cremant. Wish I had more.

7/16/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Agree with other reviews that this tasted a little thin but enjoyable nonetheless.

6/2/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

A top notch rose from a very unique locale (Canary Islands). Highly recommend.

5/28/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Fresh, clean but a bit boring.

5/26/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Based on the reviews there seems to be bottle variation on this one. I have enjoyed both bottles I got from Garagiste and have no complaints. Held up well over two nights and paired nicely with a steak and porobello mushroom off the grill.

5/24/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Agree with others that when served at frig temp this wine gives up little on the nose or the palate and seems to drink more like a pinot blanc. As it warms the distinct floral characteristics of gewurz become more pronounced but I still prefer Navarro's version over this.

5/22/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

I buy prosecco for the wife and she really liked this wine so that's all that really matters.

5/20/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Poured at Wyatt's confirmation party. Was a little concerned to see the dark purple color but the finish is quite dry and refreshing. A nice option for a summer red.

5/19/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

It was nice to have an enjoyable SS after the disaster of the 07 Southing. This is clearly a step up from their other bottlings but it is not special enough IMHO to warrant the price tag.

5/16/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

I liked this more than the last bottle. Held up well over three nights.

5/13/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

This is a very nice wine that help up quite well over two nights. For us it strikes a nice balance between old and new world.

5/9/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

Agree with others that this wine has a softness and mellowness that I really liked.

5/6/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

This was one of the "not good" bottles. Monolithic, stewed fruit that I did not enjoy at all. Tried glasses on two consecutive nights and ended up dumping both.

5/6/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Very nice NZ pinot.

5/4/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

Agree with others that this is a bit lighter than other vintages. Popped and poured and it was ready to go. It may have benefited from air but didn't seem necessary and was delicious from the start.

5/3/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

This is a delicious and enjoyable wine. I don't know if it exhibits the hallmarks of Spanish tempranillo nor if it expresses a specific terroir but frankly I could care less as I keep looking forward to the next sip.

5/1/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

A very enjoyable and accomplished "value" pinot noir.

4/30/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

Probably redundant to state that this is among the best domestic rose wines. I probably drank this one too cold so will try it closer to cellar temp next time.

4/24/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Drank over three nights. The bitter/sour finish was persistent on all three nights which I personally did not enjoy. I really enjoyed a bottle of teroldego last summer so I might buy one more bottle and let it sit for a couple more years to see how it ages.

4/22/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

A very enjoyable field blend from Contra Costa county. Just flat out delicious.

4/19/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

The more I have of RRV pinot noir the more I realize that it is not a style that I care for. This bottle was too sweet for my tastes and the alcohol, labeled at 14.7, was really noticeable. Could not finish the bottle.

4/13/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Seemed disjointed immediately after p-n-p but settled down after about 20 minutes. A lot of citrus in the fruit. Not much oak.

4/13/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

Held up well over three nights. For me the heat of the vintage seems very evident in the ripeness of the fruit.

4/13/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

I definitely enjoyed this wine. Will go back for more.

4/10/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

There is no mistaking the fact that this is a RRV pinot which are not my favorite but a very nice effort nonetheless.

4/8/2013 - curtispomeroy wrote:

A wonderful Boushey vnyd syrah at an unbeatable price. Even better on day two.

3/21/2013 - curtispomeroy Likes this wine:

A very enjoyable syrah from the distinguished Boushey vneyard.