4/11/2024 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark garnet color, clear at edge, clean/clear, good legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Blueberry, blackberry, black plum, light leather, vanilla/oak, light alcohol, some earthy essence - 6/6
Taste/Texture - Black and blue fruit, light tannins, light alcohol, some mineral/earthy flavors - 5/6
Aftertaste - Black/blue fruit continues, long finish, tannins fade - 3/3
Overall Impression - Good complex wine with good fruit, tannins, balanced - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point wine judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

3/2/2024 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Nice ruby/garnet color, clear edges, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Clean, moderate intensity, notes of black plum, blackberries, light spice, oak/vanilla - 5/6
Taste/Texture - Black fruit, moderate intensity, light tannins, full body, some oak, mineral - 5/6
Aftertaste - Long finish, black fruit continues, tannins fade - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine, fruity, mineral, pleasant to drink - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

10/14/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark garnet color, clear at edge, reflective, good legs/body - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Blackberry, black plum, light oak/vanilla, some minerality, some heat/alcohol - 5.5/6
Taste - Black fruit, mineral, oak/vanilla, light tannins - 5/6
Aftertaste - Long finish, black fruit continues, tannins fade nicely, good mix of tannins/acid - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine, going strong at this time. - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

10/11/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Light ruby color, clear edge, reflective, good legs/tears - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Strawberry, cherry, light mineral, light heat/alc., light vanilla/oak - 5/6
Taste - Strawberry, light tannins and alcohol, stone/mineral - 5/6
Aftertaste - Fruit flavor continues, medium finish, oak/vanilla, mineral - 3/3
Overall - Good mix of fruit, alcohol, tannins, and sugars. Complex and light - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

9/18/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Excellent wine....beautiful black fruit aromas, Cabernet front, dark Petit verdot inky color......smooth tannins....long finish. Complex

8/10/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark garnet in color, reflective, clear at edge, good legs/body - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Black plum, blackberry, black raspberry, light heat/alcohol, mineral - 5/6
Taste - Blackberry, black plum, vanilla/oak, mineral/earthy, light tannins - 5/6
Aftertaste - Black fruit continues, long finish, light tannins to smooth finish - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine with balanced fruit, tannins and acidity - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

6/3/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark garnet color, reflective, clear at edge, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Blueberry, blackberry, black plum, oak/vanilla, light heat/alcohol, some mineral notes - 5/5
Taste - Black and blue fruit, light tannins, light alcohol, oaky/vanilla, some spice, some mineral/earthy components - 5.5/6
Aftertaste - Long finish, black fruit continues, tannins fade very nice - 3/3
Overall - This is a good complex fruit/oak/tannin component wine - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

6/2/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Light green/hay color, effervescent, brilliantly clear, clean edge, good legs/tears - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Apple, light citrus, pear - 5/6
Taste - Apple, pear, citrus, nice acidity - 5/6
Aftertaste - Short sharp finish, citrus lingers, acid subsides - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine with fruit and acid balance - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

5/31/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark garnet/ruby color, clear at edge, reflective, great body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Black raspberry, blackberry, black plum, some pepper spice, low heat, subdued alcohol, oaky/vanilla - 5.5/6
Taste - Black fruit, black plum, low tannins, vanilla & oak, light mineral base - 5.5/6
Aftertaste - Long finish, black fruit (berry & plum) continues, tannins fade nicely - 3/3
Overall- Great library wine, complex, low tannins, good mix of fruit and oak - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point wine judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

5/17/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark garnet in color, clear at edge, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Black fruit (plum, berry), spice, oak/vanilla, mint - 5/6
Taste - Blackberry, black plum, oak/vanilla, light tannins, light spice, some mineral aspect - 5/6
Aftertaste - Long fruit finish, plum and mint on the back end, tannins subside nicely - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine with fruit, spice, oak, mineral attributes - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

5/4/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Great Pinot! Cherry/strawberry, light tannins, mid length finish.

5/3/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Light green in color, very clear, reflective, good legs/tears - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Grapefruit and other lime aromas, some mineral/grassy notes, fresh - 5/6
Taste - Grapefruit, lime, mineral, light acid - 5/6
Aftertaste - Short crisp finish, with citrus continuing throughout, acid fades nicely - 3/3
Overall - This is a nice Sauvignon Blanc, which provides a clean fresh break between sips/food (very surprising how long this wine has lasted in the bottle) - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

4/19/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Excellent wine! Deep red garnet color, black fruit, light tannins, spice, minerality, with a long finish. Great complex flavors.

4/13/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark ruby color, reflective, clear at edge, nice body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Red raspberries, plum, some blueberry, vanilla/oak, light vegetal - 5/6
Taste - Red fruit, light tannins, oak/vanilla, leafy vegetal - 5/6
Aftertaste - Long finish, red fruit continues, tannins fade nicely - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine, fruit, tannins - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the 20-point American Wine Society judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

2/7/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Good complex wine, with garnet color, cherry and red fruit, some red plum, mid length finish, great with pork.

1/7/2023 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Nice wine, however, waning at this time.

12/23/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark ruby color, clear at the edge, reflective, good legs/body - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Plum, blueberry, oak and vanilla, light mineral notes, light alcohol/heat on the nose - 5/6
Taste - Dark berry, plum, oak/vanilla, light tannins, light mineral - 5/6
Aftertaste - Long finish, dark berry flavor continues, tannins fade - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine with fruit and oak, balanced tannins, sugars, and acid - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

11/12/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Light golden color, reflective, very clear, good body - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Pear, light apple and apricot, light citrus, slight minerality - 5/6
Taste - Pear, apple, citrus, light acidity, some minerality - 5/6
Aftertaste - Sharp, crisp, short finish, continued apple and citrus - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine, citrus, apple/pear throughout - 2/2

Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

10/7/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Great pinot, very complex......good color, cherry/strawberry, light tannins......good balance.

10/4/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark garnet color, clear at edge, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Black cherry, black plum, slightly hot/alcohol on the nose, oaky and vanilla, vegetal, some minerality - 5/6
Taste - Blackberry, oak/vanilla, vegetal, mid tannins, medium alcohol, light mineral - 4.5/6
Aftertaste - Mid/long finish, black fruit continues, tannins fade nicely - 3/3
Overall - Nice complex wine, balanced fruit/oak/tannins complement overall taste - 2/2

Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

9/4/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark garnet in color, reflective, clear at edge, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Blackberry, black plum, slight pencil shavings, oak/vanilla, light mineral - 5/6
Taste - Blackberry, green/leafy, light tannins, vanilla, mineral, light acidity - 5/6
Aftertaste - Medium/long finish, black fruit continues, tannins/acidity fades - 3/3
Overall - Good complex, medium bodied wine - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging scale, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

8/22/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark garnet in color, reflective, clear at edge, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Black berry, black plum, light spice, vanilla/oak, light mineral aroma - 5/6
Taste - Blackberry, light tannins, slight mineral, oak - 5/6
Aftertaste - Long fruit finish, black fruit continues, light tannins fade nicely, minerality continues - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine with a good balance of fruit, tannins, sugars - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging scale, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

8/13/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Garnet color, clear at the edge, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Dark fruit, plum, black cherry, black raspberry, vanilla/oak, light mineral - 5/6
Taste - Light tannins, black cherry and raspberry, light alcohol/heat, mineral - 5/6
Aftertaste - Long finish, black fruit continues, tannins fade nicely - 3/3
Overall - Good complex fruit & tannins & sugars - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point evaluation criteria, then interpolated onto a 100-point score.

8/10/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Light garnet in color, clear at edge, reflective, good legs/body - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Cherries, plum, light minerality, light heat/alcohol - 5/6
Taste - Cherry, plum, red raspberry, light tannins, light alcohol, some light mineral - 5/6
Aftertaste - Cherry/raspberry continues, tannins fade evenly - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine with fruit and tannins/sugars blended nicely - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

6/15/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Light golden/green in color, very clear, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Citrus and pear notes, slight minerality - 4.5/6
Taste - Citrus & pear, light acid, stone/mineral attributes - 5/6
Aftertaste - Short to medium finish, citrus continues, acid flattens out very well, crisp finish - 3/3
Overall - Good fruit, acid, sugar balance - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging system, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

4/7/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Golden color, brilliantly clear, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Pear, apricot, citrus fruit, light alcohol - 5/6
Taste - Pear, apricot, light acid, light sugar - 5/6
Aftertaste - Pear fruit continues, acidity slowly draws down - 3/3
Overall - Mid length finish, nice crisp finish, good fruit, balanced acidity/sugar - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point scale, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

3/30/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Ruby color, clear at edge, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Cherry, red raspberry, some light vanilla/oak, slightly hot/alcohol, some minerality - 5/6
Taste - Cherry, vanilla/oak, light tannins, some mineral/earthiness - 5/6
Aftertaste - Red fruit continues, tannins fade, very light acidity - 3/3
Overall - Mid-length finish, good fruit, mineral, tannins mix, with very fine finish - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point wine judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

3/16/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Light golden color, reflective, brilliant, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Apple, pear, very light citrus, mineral/stone terroir - 5/6
Taste - Apple and pear, light acidity, light sugars - 5/6
Aftertaste - mid length finish, light acid, continued fruit with some lingering citrus - 3/3
Overall - Good crisp complex wine with fruit and minerality - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

3/1/2022 - dac2849 Does not like this wine:

Wine was oxidized.

2/16/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Ruby color, slight orange ring, reflective, good body/legs - 2.5/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Black raspberries, black plum, oak/vanilla, some slight oxidation, mineral - 4.5/6
Taste - Black fruit, medium tannin, mineral/earthy, oak - 5/6
Aftertaste - Black fruit continues, tannins fade gradually, earthiness continues - 2.5/3
Overall - Still fruity, however the oxidation seems to show that the wine is waning - 1.5/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

1/14/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Deep golden color, brilliantly clear, great body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Sweet apple and pear - 5.5/6
Taste - Apple and pear, high alcohol - 5/6
Aftertaste - Long candied finish, fruit continues - 3/3
Overall - Great dessert wine, full fruit flavor - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point score, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

1/13/2022 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Light garnet color, clear at edge, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Cherry, leather, slight strawberry, slight oak/vanilla - 5/6
Taste - Cherry, oak/vanilla, light minerality, light tannins/alcohol - 5/6
Aftertaste - Mid length finish, cherry continues, tannins fade nicely - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine with balanced fruit/tannin/mineral - 2/2

Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

12/5/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Excellent complex Cab. Red and black fruit, some minerality, long fruit finish, low tannins.

12/2/2021 - dac2849 wrote:

Appearance - Light golden color, brilliant, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Pears, apricot, very light citrus, light minerality - 5/6
Taste - pear, apple, white flower, light minerality, light oak - 5/6
Aftertaste - Clean mid length finish, pear and apple continue - 3/3
Overall - Good complex chardonnay with fruit and mineral contributions - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

9/21/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark ruby color, reflective, nice red/clear ring on the edge, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Blackberry, black raspberry, plum, limestone/mineral notes, vanilla - 6/6
Taste - Blackberry fruit, oak/vanilla, light tannins, light alcohol/heat, mineral/very light chalky - 5/6
Aftertaste - Long fruit finish, black fruit continues, tannins fade - 3/3
Overall - Good fruit/tannins/alcohol/acid balance, complex wine - 2/2

Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

9/20/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - light ruby color, clear at edge, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Red plum, light spice, some light mineral tones, light heat/alcohol - 5/6
Taste - Blueberry, plum, light tannins, light alcohol, some limestone/mineral, vanilla/oak - 5/6
Aftertaste - long finish, blueberry fruit continues, tannins fade, mineral still on the back end - 3/3
Overall - Good mix of fruit, tannins, alcohol, and acid, complex - 2/2

Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

8/1/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Great aromatics.....black fruit, balanced, light tannins, long finish.

7/13/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark ruby color, reflective, clear at edge, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Blackberry, black plum, black cherry, light limestone/mineral, light alcohol/heat, oak - 5/6
Taste - Blackberry, lithe tannins, light alcohol, some minerality, oak/vanilla - 5/6
Aftertaste - Long finish, black fruit continues, tannins fade, good flavor continues - 3/3
Overall - Good complex red blend, fruit/alcohol/tannins/acid pretty well balanced - 2/2

Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

7/10/2021 - dac2849 wrote:

Appearance - Light ruby color, clear @ edge, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Cherry, light strawberry, plum, light heat/alcohol on the nose, some oak/vanilla - 5/6
Taste - Cherry, plum, light tannins, oak & vanilla, light minerality - 5/6
Aftertaste - Medium to long finish, red fruit continues, tannins fade nicely - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine, fruit, some light earthiness, balanced alcohol/acidity/tannins - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

6/22/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Ruby color, clear at edge, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Blackberry, black plum, earthy/mineral, light heat/alcohol, spice, oak/vanilla - 5/6
Taste - Black plum, raspberry, mineral/chalky, light tannins, light alcohol, vanilla - 5/6
Aftertaste - Long finish, black fruit continues, tannins fade nicely - 3/3
Overall - Very nice complex wine, with light tannins and good fruit - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

6/17/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark ruby/Garnet color, clear at edge, reflective, good legs/body - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Blackberry, black raspberry, spice, oak, light alcohol/heat, vanilla, some mineral notes - 5/6
Taste - Red and black plum, black raspberry, light tannins, vanilla, light chalk/mineral, light alcohol - 5/6
Aftertaste - Long finish, black fruit continues, tannins fade, light spice - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine, well balanced - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

6/12/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Excellent Bordeaux blend.

5/4/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark ruby/garnet color, clear @ edge, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Red raspberries, blueberries, some limestone/mineral notes, light heat/alcohol, vanilla/oak - 5/6
Taste - Raspberry & blueberry fruit, light tannins, some heat/alcohol, vanilla, light acidity - 5/6
Aftertaste - red & black fruit continues, long balanced fruit/acid/alcohol finish, some mineral effects on the back end - 3/3
Overall - Good balanced wine, complex fruit/terroir/acid mix - 2/2

Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

4/27/2021 - dac2849 Does not like this wine:

Beyond its life span. Wet dog/cardboard.

4/22/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Dark ruby color, reflective, clear @ edge, good legs/body - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Cherry, strawberry, red plum, mineral notes, light heat/alcohol, vanilla - 5/6
Taste - Cherry, plum, light tannins, light acid, mineral/limestone, light alcohol - 5/6
Aftertaste - Mid length finish, red fruit continues, tannins and acid fades nicely - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine with balanced fruit/acid/tannin/alcohol - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

4/17/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Light golden hay color, brilliant, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Light citrus, pear, apricot, some mineral elements - 5/6
Taste - Citrus, pear, some apple, light acidity - 5/6
Aftertaste - Short crisp finish, fruit continues, acidity fades nicely - 3/3
Overall - Good balanced wine, fruit, acid, and mineral tones - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point scale, then interpolated into a 100-point score.

4/12/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Ruby color, clear @ edge, reflective, good body/legs - 3
Aroma/Bouquet - Cherry, strawberry, some mineral notes, little oaky, light heat/alcohol - 5/6
Taste - Cherry, red plum, light tannins, light acidity, mineral, oak/vanilla - 5/6
Aftertaste - Mid length finish, red cherry & plum continue, slight strawberry, tannins fade, acidity is nice and crisp - 3/3
Overall - Good complex wine, fruit, acidity, tannins are nicely balanced - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated to a 100-point score.

4/10/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Good fruit and minerality. Slightly moving past its drink window.

4/4/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Great ruby color, cherry & strawberry, light tannins, medium finish, good complex wine.

4/3/2021 - dac2849 Likes this wine:

Appearance - Light ruby color, clear at edge, reflective, good body/legs - 3/3
Aroma/Bouquet - Red cherry, red raspberry, light alcohol/heat on the nose, mineral notes, oak/vanilla - 5/6
Taste - Red cherry, red plum, light tannins, light acidity, light minerality - 5/6
Aftertaste - Medium finish, red fruit continues, tannins fade, mineral on the back end - 3/3
Overall - Good mix of fruit, tannin, acid, complex mix of flavor - 2/2
Note - This wine evaluation is based on the American Wine Society 20-point judging criteria, then interpolated into a 100-point score.