2/5/2022 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Excellent.

1/24/2022 - winecadence Likes this wine:

This opened up nicely over the course of a couple hours. Big Napa Cab. Somewhat grippy tannins. Well balanced. Clearly well made wine. Good QPR.

12/24/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Fantastic Christmas Eve choice. Ripe red cherry along with lively acidity. This paired perfectly with French cut pork rack. I think with more age this could get even better.

12/23/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Nothing spectacular. One dimensional.

12/22/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Fantastic Zin. High acidity. Old style, not overly jammy. Actually paired nicely with Indian food.

12/21/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Pretty standard RR style Pinot. Bright acidity, tart red fruit, along with nice finish. This is well made but there are others at this price point that I would pick.

12/12/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Great QOR. Red fruit/raspberries, earth, medium acidity.

12/21/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

PnP. Deep red color. This wine offers shows mixed berries and cinnamon. This is a fruit forward style Cab with a medium finish. Fairly one dimensional. Not one for long aging IMO.

12/21/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Parents are in town and I opened something different. This is a BIG Pinot. This wine has a beautiful bouquet of flowers on the nose. Dark cherries and baking spices stand out on the pallet. Really nice acidity suggesting of ability to age. I think another 3 to 5 years to really shine, but is drinking extremely well now.

12/11/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Underrated producer. Excellent wine. Give this another couple years and it will be even better.

12/11/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Holiday gathering. Crowd favorite for the Pinot lovers. Tart red fruit. Nice acidity.

12/11/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Wonderful! Bright acidity and fresh. Excellent bottle.

12/11/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Great wine and great value. Always consistent. Well balanced and plush mouthfeel. Another favorite wine during the holiday gathering.

12/11/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Nice party pleaser. Could easily go another few years.

12/11/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

I enjoyed this one even more than I did a couple years ago. This wine was much more evolved. Still plenty of fruit present, but it’s balance really shined. I will wait a couple years before opening another one.

12/11/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Outstanding! Time served this one well. Perfectly balanced. Silly smooth tannins dark black fruit. Elegant.

12/11/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

We enjoyed this one. Nice start to the holiday party. Bright acidity.

12/11/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

This was the absolute wine of the night. For the price point this honestly can’t be beat IMO. Drinks like a much more expensive wine. This is one that does not need to be held for years to enjoy. Sublime— chocolate, coffee, dark fruit, velvety texture.

11/5/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Once the funk blew off it was a beauty. Almost an hour decant. Day 2 its elegance really shined through. Another one to drink up as I do not see it improving with time.

11/25/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Always wonderful. It took a bit of time for the funk to blow off but once it did it was stunning. Drink these now.

11/25/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Outstanding.

11/17/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Excellent QPR. Drinks like a more expensive bottle. Dark fruits with hint of cocoa. Silky smooth tannins. Well balanced. Full bodied. Meant to drink young.

11/20/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Wonderful. A lighter Pinot that paired perfectly with baked Brie.

11/20/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

More like an Oregon Pinot than a Sonoma Coast. Well balanced. Drinking nicely now. Has more years in it.

11/21/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Cherries. Bright acidity. Medium bodied. I think I opened a bit young, but it developed nicely over time in the glass. This may be better in 2-4 years.

10/28/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Tart cherries. Excellent QPR. Drinking well now.

11/8/2021 - winecadence wrote:

Expressive nose. Subtle spice. Blue fruit. Trying to be Rhône like, but not there yet. Better with food.

11/3/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Improvement from last time. Dried red fruit, and not overly jammy. Bright acidity.

11/5/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Nice classic Napa Cab.

10/13/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Just not a fan of this one. No improvement with time.

10/7/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Always consistent and this one had a few years left. Full bodied and well balanced. Fantastic QPR. Plenty to enjoy with this one.

10/9/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Stunning. Elegant. Wine of the night. Decanted for about 30 minutes. Well balanced with plenty more life left.

10/9/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

This could have been a wine of the night but we had opened another that topped (2002 Leo Poyferre). Still an absolute stunner that paired perfectly with wagyu short ribs. Would have been even better with another 5 years of age.

10/4/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

This is probably my most favorite second label. Togni wines are better consumed after some time in the bottle (ideally +5 years). Decanted for 2 hours and was drinking well, but was really shining on day 2. I will wait a couple years before opening another one.

9/29/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Always consistent. Nice weeknight bottle. Great QPR.

9/24/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Nothing special, but still well made. Decent QPR. I would not hold these.

9/22/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Same notes apply. Still wonderful. Outstanding QPR.

9/17/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Savory Syrah with a hint of pepper on the finish. Excellent QPR. I had read about pairing Syrah with Indian food and this worked well. Wish I had more of this one.

9/10/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Fantastic. Much improved in a year.

8/13/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Lovely and lively. Very light body (almost Pinot like). Bright acidity. Medium tannins.

9/5/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Outstanding. Opened without decant. Velvety elegance. Was a favorite for the group. This producer is always consistent.

8/20/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Excellent QPR. This is one to drink sooner rather than later. Drinks like a higher priced wine. Dark fruit. Baking spice. Full bodied. Somewhat grippy tannins.

8/8/2021 - winecadence wrote:

Not as exciting as my prior bottle. Definitely near end of life. My initial reaction was it was past its prime, but opened up after about an hour in the glass. Dusty flowers, earth, and leather on the pallet. Subdued nose. Still some decent acidity. Do not hold this one any longer.

8/4/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Classic Zin. Dried raspberries.

8/1/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Really nice classic Zin.

7/28/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Pleasantly surprised by this one.

7/7/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Drinks extremely well. Black fruit. Cedar. Hint of spice. A nice “any weekday” wine.

7/17/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Wonderful. Expressive nose. Dark fruit on the pallet. Well balanced. Lengthy finish. Slightly grippy tannins.

4/17/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

This needed air to really show itself. I should have decanted. Complex and beautiful. Cured meats, black fruit, spice, licorice, limestone. This should improve with a bit more time in the bottle.

5/7/2021 - winecadence Likes this wine:

Perfection. Excellent Malbec.