11/21/2023 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

on point, really good on all fronts. Soft tannins, good fruit, long Caymus finish.

9/4/2023 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

superb, huge wine that was incredible for all 4 of my bottles. One day we'll know who was behind the genius of this bottle/vintage.

8/22/2023 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Wow what a surprise. One of the best QPR wine finds of 2023. Fresh Pinot Noir, very pure an amazing mouthfeel with a finish that makes it hard to wait for another sip.

7/5/2023 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Remarkable wine. 1.5 hours in the decanter, poured over a two hour period. The wine continued to improve right up to last glass.

4/25/2023 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Perfect in most respects for a '14.

3/25/2023 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

One word, WOW! Everything you'd expect from a wine of this pedigree and vintage. If you own any of these, you are very lucky and will be pleased when you decide to enjoy them.

3/19/2023 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

minor flaw, dry cork

2/6/2023 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

After nearly 4 years of cellaring this wine has come together nicely. There is better integration of fruit, more depth and less sweetness of its youth. Its a Zin, Cab Franc and Syrah blend that just needed time become a very good wine.

12/25/2022 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Failed cork, oxidized - dumped in the sink

3/3/2022 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Solid on all fronts, remarkable integration of all things good!

11/8/2021 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Wow! Blown away by this bottle tonight, clearly this wine has come into its own. The last bottle I opened was in Oct. 2018 and wasn't nearly as ripe, rich and developed as this bottle. It's interesting how the CT reviews on the wine have improved, I guess I'm not alone in the taste experience. The uncorking was a disaster, broke the damn thing into a dozen pieces, add in some colorful language - the first fail of 2021... Wine made me feel better!

10/26/2021 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Purchased 6 btls in Sept. 2016. Tonight I drank my 5th bottle and I believe this is the first bottle to get my attention as something i really enjoyed. Seems to have integrated nicely, still full of fruit, but in balance with the oak and remaining tannins.

11/27/2020 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

There's something very non-Sauvignon Blanc about this wine. Not a winner, even at the low cost the QPR isn't very good.

11/10/2019 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Big and bold fruit forward, well made with a nice balance of the 12 varieties. This is a first impression, looking forward to subsequent tastings.

8/24/2019 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Outstanding - well worth the wait. I don't know how anyone could say this wine was beyond the drinking window, plenty of dark velvety fruit perfectly integrated with oak and soft tannins. Sadly my last bottle...

6/4/2019 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Pretty stunning Chianti - great QPR and a very big black/sour cherry base. Sadly my last bottle..

4/16/2019 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Still a dog with fleas- I really wanted to like this but with 5 bottles consumed an 1 to go it just never lived up the merchant's sales hype. I'll be glad to be rid of them, bought 6 of them in July of 2017, and they were all marginal to unpleasant.

3/19/2019 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

much improved, clearly Merlot heavy in its mid life- good drinker now if you bought them reasonable. You may wish to wait if you like right bank styles in their prime. Dammit a man has to decide to pop a cork one day....

12/11/2018 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

They cant all be winners, I would not recognize this as a Rhone blend by taste. This current bottle has a touch of TCA, it might actually be better....

11/18/2018 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Finally, it only took 14 years in the bottle and an hour or so of open time for this wine to meet my expectations. Surprisingly Bordeaux like in its weight not thin but clearly a single varietal. Best bottle to date, 2 to go....

12/25/2017 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

This was my 5th bottle of 6 purchased 11/13. This wine never developed, lacked fruit and failed to open up into a KW classic. I don't know why my experiences vary so greatly from other tasting notes. With one bottle left, I'll try again in six months.

12/10/2017 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Easy to drink, fruit is slipping away and has left a very dry wine with a slightly chalky tannic finish. The last reviewer gave it a 91, wish I had his bottle!

12/5/2017 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

The ranking is a bit arbitrary, had 6 of these and wrote them off as being 2011 casualties. No secret about 2011, but this wine may be the one of the few with I had with any sort of depth and style. Glad the vintage is behind us. Thanks for '12,13 and 14.

11/17/2017 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

No explaining how or why this wine was so good this evening. It is hitting on all measures, a touch of brett, lots of really deep cherry, good acid and solid finish. Far better than many of the pricier Italians in my cellar. Wow...

11/14/2017 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Still tasty after all these years... The youthful cherry of Pinot is all but gone, the wine is still interesting with subdued fruit and a tart finish. Dark almost black purple, with an clear rim. I wouldn't want to have a bunch of these left at this point, a nice farewell.

10/24/2017 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Good QPR, tasty clean and refreshing. Very likely to be a great pairing with shellfish and light fish dishes.

8/26/2017 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Still freaking delicious, your results may vary. (Learned that from the car guys.) Youthful color, nice deep garnet. Silky with a slightly chalky aka tannic finish. No complaints about a wine that was supposed to be beyond it's drinking window. I wish I had more.....

8/9/2017 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Very good wine, and at a very good place in it's maturity. Plenty of well rounded fruit, soft tannins and enough acid to keep it interesting. Paired well with platter of Italian meats and cheeses, great combo.

8/10/2017 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Pleasantly surprised, very ripe fruit showing after a 1hr decant. Mouth filling big bodied without being heavy. Fruit, acid, alcohol and tannins all playing well together.

4/20/2017 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Kind of a fruitless wonder. I had a previous vintage that was really good juice, this just doesn't seem to much of anything. Will see how the bottle does overnight. Funny comment about the capsule by Bill & Tina below, they are right - its a bit like aluminum siding.

2/26/2017 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

3 1/2 hour open time with a final decant for service, surprisingly youthful with solid fruit present. Nothing "off" detected, not even a hint of Brett. Can't imagine the reserve being any better.

1/21/2017 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Brilliant, opened up quickly into a well balanced easy drinker. Good blend of dried dark cherry, light oak very soft tannin and a good mouth feel and finish. Super showing of the 2000 vintage.

8/21/2016 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Perfect companion to a smoked rib challenge. Seriously this wine has entered a great place, lots to offer with all in balance.

8/19/2016 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Remarkable, rich almost Sauternes like without a hint of sweetness. Made the mistake of over chilling and then had to wait till it almost returned to room temp for the wine really show. Don't remember any of the other bottles being this unique.

5/22/2016 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Honeysuckle w/ a light peach and melon flavor, mouth coating richness and body. Agree with others that a little acid would go a long way in brightening the overall experience. Not what I'd look to as a crisp refresher, way too viscous and concentrated.

4/16/2016 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Very well made and delicious cabernet. Opened and decanted 3 hours before drinking. Great nose, almost a sweet perfume - terrific pure cab flavor without being dense or cloying. I'll wait a while before I open another, but very good now.

2/19/2016 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Last bottle, and I believe from how my bottles aged that was a good thing. Missing some freshness, more creamy and buttery at this stage.

2/20/2016 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Super jammy / gobs of fruit, the 15.5% ABV doesn't seem to be as problematic as earlier vintages it might help offset some of the richness. This is an unusually big wine that you have to be ready for.

2/18/2016 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

One way or another this needs a little time in the cellar or at least a good aerate before consuming. This is likely to be one of the best $15 bottles in the cellar, it has all the makings of a really enjoyable Rhone blend.

2/13/2016 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Still a little wound up, needs more time reveal its fruit (assuming it is there). I have 1/2 bottle left to taste tomorrow, will update note if anything changes.

10/31/2015 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Solid 90 pointer, drinking great, all you could really want at this price point. (Except maybe a few more bottles)

10/31/2015 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Overall very good - Alcohol is this wines biggest problem, way too much!

10/4/2015 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Purchased in June of 2010. Drank 6 bottles over five years and the 6th and final bottled showed the best. This was a tannic monster in its youth, they've finally softened and really integrate with fruit that's still abundant. Wish I had more, isn't that how it always goes.

10/3/2015 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Still a big jam fest, benefits from a decant and some open time.

10/3/2015 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Remarkable - impressive across all fronts, still holding it's own and really not showing its age in any way other than delicious.

9/26/2015 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

WOW- Who knew the time between my last bottle (7/2010) and this one would be so different. So much complexity, lots of dark fruit, perfectly integrated oak and a big hit of Rutherford. This was a 375ml, so I don't know how my experience translates to 750's. If you have them, you will not be disappointed.

9/22/2015 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Brown bag tasting winner

8/26/2015 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

It's a pop and pour, and nothing more. Day one, a nice fresh simple Chianti with defined fruit. Day two, diminished fruit to the point of bitter tartness. Okay at the price point, don't expect it to be more than what it is.

5/25/2015 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

Good grief these reviews covered every fruit in the market! Currents, raspberry, strawberries, black fruits , red fruits cherry, plums, cassis then throw in cedar spice box cigar cola and butterscotch.... Wow! I go for black cherry and a liitle cola very Sangiovese overall, and always a very good value. Enjoy=

5/25/2015 - mrpaper126@gmail.com wrote:

A big mouthful of rich white wine. I agree with the stone fruit flavors, along with honey and an almost Sauterne like finish. I think a little more acid would balance the whole package out. 6 more bottles to figure this out.