8/12/2016 - rk0010 wrote:

Light to medium bodied, dark purple. Very nice oaky nose, mushrooms, floral scents, ripe cherry. Alcohol still prominent after decanting for over an hour. Well balanced, muted finish. Overall, nice but not great. 89 pts

8/6/2016 - rk0010 Does not like this wine:

1 hour decant (should of decant for longer if possible). Dark brown, light to medium bodies. Lots of oak, high tannins, tight. Definitely have with food. Alcohol on the nose, not very approachable. Black cherry, blackberries, mushrooms. Subtle fruit aromas. Underwhelming finish. Overall, good with food, not a good value for 40-50 bucks. 87pts.

7/31/2016 - rk0010 wrote:

Medium red, full body, very intense, bold, too bitter for my taste. Black cherry, soap, pepper, high tannins, lots of oak. Probably better tomorrow.

7/8/2016 - rk0010 wrote:

Full bodied, high acidity, high alcohol, semi-dry, dark purple. Spice, oak, high tannins, very tart. Ripe fruit, figs, mineral, very pleasant. Bold and strong. Really enjoyable.

7/6/2016 - rk0010 wrote:

Light to medium bodied, pronounced alcohol. Pleasant with food, ok without. Tuscan flavors, licorice, high tannins, tart, oaky, cement, bitter. Overall, very good.

6/30/2016 - rk0010 Likes this wine:

Very nice wine but but wish the alcohol was more understated. Medium bodied, ripe fruit, maple syrup, some oak, tartness, bitterness, underwhelming finish. 90pts

6/29/2016 - rk0010 wrote:

Nice nose but underwhelming when tasting. High alcohol, plum, blackberry, wood, vanilla, high tannins. Need food to go with it. 87 pts

6/27/2016 - rk0010 Likes this wine:

Full bodied, plum, lush, earthy, alcohol was a little high, tannic, long finish. Went well with main course and dessert -was delicious! Really enjoyed this.

6/26/2016 - rk0010 Likes this wine:

Decant for 1-2 hours. Lots of oak, high tannins, high alcohol. Bread pudding, cedar, some sourness. Great nose but a little disappointing when drinking.