4/27/2024 - cobalt2 wrote:

Same as last year. Need this in a magnum next time!

4/27/2024 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Another winner. Did a glass one night via a Corvain- just awesome. Opened and drank rest two nites later. Clearly a RM and clearly a winner.

4/9/2024 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Light and bright with surprising full body and tart yet smooth initial taste and a great finish.

4/5/2024 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

A very nice GSM. Well built, with a firm smoothness that is inviting and lingering.Plenty of dark fruit, not flabby nor too tannic. Lots to like here

4/6/2024 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Decant for 1 hr. Inviting aroma, slight earthiness. Full and rich in texture and is different from most of their cabs. More mineralie but still with a smooth long finish. Would guess it is good for another 10 years.

2/7/2024 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Very pleasing Aroma. Opened within 20 minutes to a nice soft, full body, Moderately tannic smoothie. Should be good for many more years.

12/30/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Great value. Totally funky aroma on opening but dissipated in a few minutes, though even an hour later there was a distinct aroma. BUT, the wine was great, great blend and very approachable. Is ready to drink.

12/30/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Solid and close to flawless. Great aroma and has balance of tannins and dry fruits. Most enjoyable

12/30/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Nice bottle. Was worried it was corked at first but flavors were full, mature and on queue. Would guess it is on the downside however.

11/30/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Super smooth, big and delicious, and not over the top. Surprisingly mature at its youngish age. No complaints here

11/29/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Good blend. Nice value. Certainly a smooth pleasant go to everyday one.

11/29/2023 - cobalt2 wrote:

Still a bit over the top. Just big, but not so interesting.

11/26/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

I liked it but certainly not wowed. Seems to be lacking complexity , acid and deep flavors that have seen with priors..

11/26/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Very nice. A bit understated but still a good presentation of sojourn

11/23/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Keep ‘em coming. Another one that is a winner.

11/23/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

A musty aroma of opening. Decanted for 30 minutes and away we went. Tangy, big and developed. Went well with BBQ.

11/22/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Remains on top of its game. Smooth, rich and with soft tannins

11/21/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Big and mature. Howell Mt does produce a different Zin. Not spicy but more like a cab. Great stuff.

11/15/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Drank over two nites. Good on both but morphed into a smoother and more mellow version on nite 2.

11/12/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

In a great spot, inviting aroma, bright yet mature fruit with many layers of complexity. Simply a keeper.

10/18/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Smooth, nice acidity with tart but pleasant fruit. Delicious.

10/18/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Outstanding. Rich and full of flavor. Ready to drink.

10/18/2023 - cobalt2 wrote:

Just ok

10/6/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Good value, has enough complexity and depth to be interesting. Not a fruit bomb but more nuanced.

10/3/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Slight mustiness at first, goes away nicely. Solid Syrah dark appearance and is ready to drink. Long finish.

10/3/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Smooth , fresh and with great balance. Not to big. Drinking well already .

5/30/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

This one came out ready to roll. Fresh, lively and spicy. Drank with friends who asked for more info about winery. High on alcohol but was a winner.

5/30/2023 - cobalt2 wrote:

Very medicinal on day one. Couldn’t drink. Tried again with food 3 days later and was good. Not typical Zin for Venge , it reminded me more of Scouts Honor which no longer fits my palate. Will try again in 3 years

5/16/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Good value, hence the rating.

5/13/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Deep purple color. Nice inviting aroma with blackberries and currants as undertones. Big taste with a nice finish. I do like petite Syrah and Howell Mt, so a nice fit

5/13/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Smooth, mature and soft tannic structure. Slight earthy presence with nice balanced fruit make up. Very nice .

5/6/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Light in color. Very nice fruit and with mild acidity and a nice finish . Enjoyed it.

5/6/2023 - cobalt2 wrote:

Nothing special. Decent everyday Cab

4/27/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Liked a great deal. Certainly not typical for a Pinot, wife even said it didn’t taste like most of our other Pinots. Smooth with lots of fruit, not very acidic. Probably will reserve this for weekdays and not so much for when visitors are here .

4/22/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Smooth with plenty of fruit still and nice acidic finish

4/18/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Continues to be a pleaser. Rich and nicely developed. A great value

4/13/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Hard to beat this one. Robust, flavorful and just a wonderful tangy and bitey finish. Give me more !!

4/8/2023 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

A very nice presentation . Opened quickly and had prominent tannins with a soft smooth and flavorful finish.

12/30/2022 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

So darn good. Spicy and big on the tongue but with such a great finish. Hard not to love this stuff.

12/27/2022 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Don’t have enuf of their stuff. Ripe fruit aroma and a great full mouth blast. Long finish. Just a great presentation.

12/27/2022 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Liked it but really immature and jammy. Gonna wait a number of years to open next one.

11/27/2022 - cobalt2 Does not like this wine:

Flat and nondescript . Just not much texture or body or……..

11/26/2022 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

All were pleasantly surprised. Smooth with a nice peppery spice. Great finish. A great value .

11/25/2022 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Still rolling along . A great presentation of Sojourn

11/25/2022 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Another winner. Nice fruit and complexity. Long tasty finish.

11/25/2022 - cobalt2 wrote:

Nope, not very good. No fruit and flat taste .

11/24/2022 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Not as big and spicy as before. Still a great drink, smooth and long finish. Would drink in next 1-2 yrs.

11/23/2022 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

A very tasty rich and tangy presentation .

11/23/2022 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Not as big as a cab sav but plenty robust. Fruit is fresh, not overpowering . Nice long finish. Well done

11/21/2022 - cobalt2 Likes this wine:

Better than a year ago! A full bodied tangy and spicy yet smooth one. Wished I had more