9/29/2022 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Slight oaky, hint of vanilla and blueberry. Overall, drinking very nicely. Glad I waited on this one.

9/11/2022 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Just now coming together but approachable.

9/9/2022 - Dagman Likes this wine:

A good wine but I had trouble with this being any more than an average offering. I might need to lay down for longer.

8/29/2022 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Fantastic wine. Nicely integrated. I would be impressed if it could get much better with time. Looking to backfill the one bottle I had.

7/17/2022 - Dagman Likes this wine:

A nice Merlot for the money. Good fruit with tannins mostly in check although it does have a slight after-bite. Definitely better once it had a chance to breathe.

7/9/2022 - Dagman Does not like this wine:

Poorly made. Overly extracted to the point where it tasted like a grape fruit cooler. While not expensive by any means, it was a waste of money.

7/1/2022 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Solid offering. Nice balance of fruit, oak, tannins. Might improve slightly with a little more time.

6/25/2022 - Dagman Likes this wine:

A very tasty Syrah. Solid fruit in balance with the tannins. Probably has at least a few more years left but drinking quite well now.

6/23/2022 - Dagman Likes this wine:

It's early on but still tasted quite good. Bright, vibrant fruits balanced with good acid. Feels like it will be a strong performer in 3-4 years.

6/18/2022 - Dagman Likes this wine:

At this point, the wine is on the down hill slope although it is still quite tasty. There was an interesting build up of sediment inside the neck of the bottle just under the cork. Fruit still good although waning.

6/17/2022 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Solid offering, Good acid although the tannins are mellowing. Will need to check back in a few years.

6/9/2022 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Enjoyable but it has slipped past its prime. The fruit is still there (berries) but the tannins have mellowed so much, the wine was falling somewhat flat.

5/30/2022 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Fantastic QPR on this wine. Balanced, fruity, with tannins in check.

5/28/2022 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Vibrant flavors of fruit yet smooth. This may get a little better with time but it quite enjoyable at this point.

8/16/2021 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Consistently very good (bottle to bottle). Hint of vanilla, moderate tannins. nice fruit.

8/31/2020 - Dagman Likes this wine:

First day, pretty disjoint and sharp. Second day seems to have mellowed it although I think it really needs a couple of years more.

8/8/2020 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Still holding on to a bit of a tannic bite but overall a nice wine.

7/31/2020 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Young but all of the basics are in place. Needs another 2-3 years.

7/25/2020 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Nicely settled down, good balance of fruit and tannins. Did not take much time to open ~ 1 hour should be fine.

7/20/2020 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Really needs to open up so give this time - not a pop and pour. After 2-3 hours. I felt it reached its peak. Still a little tannic bite but under control. Nice fruit, perhaps a little on the thin side but definitely enjoyable with food.

7/13/2020 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Great QPR - nice balance of fruit and acidity. Had both with and without food. Smooth all around.

7/7/2020 - Dagman Does not like this wine:

Accidentally opened it thinking it was a Zin. Not too pleased with it. Maybe it's just not my style but it is way too tart (say sour cherry) for me. Not a terrible Pinot but certainly not one I would have again.

1/25/2020 - Dagman wrote:

This was my second bottle - a significant disappointment. The cork came out a little too easy. Wine was flat and acidic. Bad bottle.

12/14/2019 - Dagman wrote:

Good, solid offering but still has not come together. Would like to try it again in 2-3 years.

10/6/2019 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Needed to open for about 30 minutes to blow off an alcohol overtone. Was really nice after that, warm berry and deep fruits.

9/21/2019 - Dagman Does not like this wine:

Possibly a bad bottle - tasted way off.

4/1/2019 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Still coming together but nice fruit.

2/2/2019 - Dagman Likes this wine:

On point! A very nicely constructed pinot.

1/14/2019 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Really liked how this wine has already come together. Good fruit balanced with modest tannins. Structured for the long haul. Looking to replace my one and only bottle with more!

1/12/2019 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Was expecting more (a lot more) but got a young extract with decent fruit.

1/2/2019 - Dagman Likes this wine:

I tried (and tried) to give this room to improve with air but it just topped out. No hints of citrus. Disappointing.

12/15/2018 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Tart cherries, good tannic balance. Not what I thought it would be but interesting enough.

12/8/2018 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Good structure but needs more time (2-3 years).

11/24/2018 - Dagman Likes this wine:

On the right track but still needs 3+ years. Starting to integrate - nice but a little sharp around the edges.

11/3/2018 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Needed to calm down for a couple of hours but it was worth the wait!

10/28/2018 - Dagman Likes this wine:

I was really surprised for just how good this was considering the young age. Fruit and tannins are in a nice plan. It does make me think of a cross between a cab and a pinot. Regardless, I will be buying more!

10/3/2018 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Good fruit with the tannins still mellowing out. I think will be much better in 2-3 years. Improved over the course of a second day.

8/29/2018 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Good balance of fruit and acid at such an early age. Definitely enjoyable now but will be great in 5+ years.

4/29/2018 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Expected Howell Mountain fruit, modest tannins, and solid finish.

3/18/2018 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Initial P-n-P was a little disjoint. Let the bottle sit open for a couple of hours and it came to life. Dark, inky, and savory.

3/1/2018 - Dagman Likes this wine:

A little on the young side but totally enjoyable as is. Good mountain fruit and structure. Plan on picking up a few more bottles and pop them every 2 years to see how this develops.

2/4/2018 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Some blue but mostly black fruit balanced against just the right amount of tannins. There was a hint of licorice (noted in other tastings). Overall, well worth the price.

1/17/2018 - Dagman Likes this wine:

My first Rhys and now I know what I have been missing. Deep, slightly smokey, fruit, and silky tannins. Drank beautifully across a 3 day period.

1/8/2018 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Wonderful fruit aroma however; fruit is constrained to the taste. Tannins are smooth. A very nice Zinfandel! I would not expect much life though so drink up over the next 3-5 years.

12/24/2017 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Gripping, good acid, citrus (grapefruit?) on the palate. Went well with a seafood dinner.

12/22/2017 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Nice flavor although oak is still a noticeable component. Tannins are mostly wound down.

12/18/2017 - Dagman Likes this wine:

In true Silver Oak style, modest oak, mellowing tannins, and a hint of vanilla. At 7 years of age, it is starting to get into a nice area but could easily use another 5-10 years.

12/7/2017 - Dagman Likes this wine:

OK - this is the first time I am experiencing "barnyard funK" and now I can appreciate the term! However; once you get past it (it dissipates within 30 mins), the underlying is northern Rhone like - savory, meaty with mild fruit in the background.

12/3/2017 - Dagman Likes this wine:

Tart cherry flavor with just a hint of smoky meatiness background.

11/25/2017 - Dagman Likes this wine:

The Howell mountain fruit were singing - excellent balance of tannins and fruit.