6/27/2018 - Laurence wrote:

Past prime did not keep well.

6/26/2018 - Laurence Likes this wine:

Enjoyed them all. Great wine.
2009 kept well.
Should have bought more than a case.

6/26/2018 - Laurence wrote:

Did not keep well.
2006 past its prime.

7/6/2014 - Laurence Likes this wine:

Smoothest vodka I have ever tasted. Terrific purity and flavor. Not sure if wine rating 100 point scale applies to vodka but gave it 94.

7/4/2014 - Laurence Likes this wine:

Great Cava for lunches and summer evenings. Light dry, excellent color.

6/17/2014 - Laurence Likes this wine:

Still tasting good.
The wine looks violet colored. There is light sediment in the bottle. It smells and tastes like blackberry. The body is medium with juicy texture. The wine finishes short with medium acidity.

6/21/2013 - Laurence wrote:

Past it's prime.

6/1/2013 - Laurence Likes this wine:

Enjoyed at Manchego but past it's prime.

3/3/2013 - Laurence Likes this wine:

Been a while since opening another 2006 M5.
Big improvement for me. We enjoyed it with lamb dukkah. Strong wine with strong food.

3/25/2012 - Laurence wrote:

Good european quality chardonnay which is another way of saying no oak, light, good flavor, balanced acidity. Need to taste more.

10/23/2011 - Laurence wrote:

Dark color, robust and smooth. Enjoyed a bottle with Greek style roast lamb.
Half way through this case and finally remebered to share the good news on cellartracker.Also excellent value.

10/23/2011 - Laurence wrote:

Powerful, dark, don't mess with me wine.

10/15/2011 - Laurence wrote:

Thick, dark, heavy. Goes well with steak.

10/4/2011 - Laurence wrote:

See original rating. Okay to drink but past its prime.

10/1/2011 - Laurence wrote:

See original rating. Okay to drink but past its prime.

9/14/2011 - Laurence wrote:

See previous notes. Rose like this are made to drink as early as possible but this 2007 is terrific after 4 years!
Light strawberry flavor, light, terrific color, and has developed an interesting dry twist of flavor at the end.

9/10/2011 - Laurence wrote:

See original score. Enjoyed several good bottles a couple of years ago. Recent bottle was either way past its prime or flawed. Next bottle will tell. Should have drunk these sooner.

6/28/2011 - Laurence wrote:

Excellent. Lovely color, balanced, fruit forward making it easy to drink. Good flavor.

6/27/2011 - Laurence wrote:

Balanced, smooth. Good with steak.

6/25/2011 - Laurence wrote:

Still good.

6/18/2011 - Laurence wrote:

Excellent wine for the price. Different which is to be expected (carmenere). Good nose, good color, balanced. Will buy more to enjoy and reevaluate.

5/6/2011 - Laurence wrote:

Outstanding. Great nose, smooth, balanced, great flavor. Nothing like previous 100% tempranillo I've tasted. Far more sophisticated.

5/1/2011 - Laurence wrote:

Same as previous comments.

4/8/2011 - Laurence wrote:

Another excellent malbec.

4/4/2011 - Laurence wrote:

Absolutely fabulous! Best malbec I've had to date!

1/15/2011 - Laurence wrote:

I was disappointed with both bottles last night. Nothing special and nothing bad. Guess I was expecting more from what I was lead to believe was a 90pt bubbly. Bought 6, drang 2, gave 1 away.
May next 3 will be better for me.

1/16/2011 - Laurence wrote:

Way past it prime, (thin, light and red) so rating it is somewhat unfair.

1/15/2011 - Laurence wrote:

Zins, as opposed to sins, are not too high on my list but this was good with several dinner guests asking what it was. Unfortunately, or fortunately depeneding on how you look at it, we went through 5 different bottles and I can't honestly remember any specific descriptions the day after ...
Cheers!

12/19/2010 - Laurence wrote:

The trick to this wine is opening it long before drinking. Lovely dark purple color and wonderfull blackberry, black current flavors.

12/15/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Light for a cab, has more of a pinot noir color and taste. But pleasant and opened up nicely. Nothing special.

11/25/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Okay with turkey. Too much cherry.

11/29/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Unusual wine. Not sure what to make of it. Nothing bad, on the other hand nothing worth remembering.

12/1/2010 - Laurence wrote:

As always another excellent bottle. Smooth, balanced, berries, excellent price.

12/2/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Too sweet.

12/4/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Chemical taste and reddish color.
Much better wines out there. See my review on the 'other' Epicuro.

12/6/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Another excellent buy. Smooth and interesting. Hard to believe the price.

12/8/2010 - Laurence wrote:

WoW for $5 I was expecting Italian vinegar! Lovely berry flavors excellent mid-week wine that goes well with most foods. Will buy a case if its in stock.

11/13/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Another enjoyable bottle. See previous note.

11/1/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Excellent value. Excellent easy drinker.

11/6/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Excellent value. Hard to believe the taste for this price. Easy drinker and a bit fruit forward.

11/6/2010 - Laurence wrote:

A bit on the light side for my taste but I suspect I've been drinking too many new world reds. Smooth, balanced, and lovely deep color.
Wondering what the drinking window is as I have a case.

8/28/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Superb wine! Excellent flavor. Fruit forward and smooth. Very easy to drink. Lovely color. Enjoyed with friends after watching the Ascent of Money.

8/8/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Still good stuff. See previous comments.

8/1/2010 - Laurence wrote:

I've tasted a couple of bottles over the months and:
Too chemically on opening.
It is much better the 2nd day, pinotage flavor is there, pairs well with peppery food. Score based on 2nd day taste.

7/11/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Excellent wine. Outstanding value. Light, dry, and good (grassy/herb) flavor. Serve chilled and very easy to drink. Holds it own with wines 2-3 times the price. Will buy more. Outstanding summer wine or with lunch anytime of the year for Southern California.

Stephen Tanzer gave it a 90.

6/23/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Okay wine. Needs more time. Maybe 2012.

6/13/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Another delicious bottle! Light, balanced, with good flavor and color.

6/5/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Outstanding nose and flavor! Outstanding value! Need to buy more ...
Unique full mouth flavor but with 70% Sangiovese it is a light red with light tannins.
Organically grown grapes.
70% Sangiovese
10% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Black Malvasia
10% Merlot

6/1/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Thoroughly enjoyed its unique flavor which does set it apart from most wines in this inexpensive price range. Enjoyable, different and excellent value. Will buy more.

5/27/2010 - Laurence wrote:

Mild cherry flavor. Pleasant and a good price for a mid week drinker with steak.