8/1/2022 - misfits wrote:

Drank with Chuck and Keith. Campfire nightcap. Beautiful

12/16/2021 - misfits wrote:

Corked. Bummer.

11/4/2012 - misfits wrote:

effervescence on the front palate; somewhat big on the nose with some dirty diaper, celery and sulphur; characteristically light on the palate; good food wine; paired with grilled salmon; rich dark cherry on the finish with some acid

10/15/2011 - misfits wrote:

This wine is off-dry. The vintner recommends decanting, and at this point in its life, I would agree. Served cold it is obnoxiously cloying. At room temperature (and decanted for an hour) it balances out and gets more interesting. Tight nose of faint orange blossom. Taste is honey, apples, and a trace of grapefruit and alcohol on the back end. Short finish. Leaves a sticky residue on the lips. Too sweet and insuffficient acid to serve with a meal, but probably pairs acceptably with heavier blue cheeses. Poor QPR. Will revisit in a few years.

5/20/2011 - misfits wrote:

Very aromatic - rose petals, lavender, coriander and orange peel; aromatics may have interfered a bit with palate; smooth on the tongue; bigger than expected and got bigger with air; subtle leather and bitter earth on the back palate

4/29/2011 - misfits wrote:

First experience with Verdeca. Pale yellow in the glass. Beautiful honeysuckle and lemon on the nose. Medium weight with loads of lime and a clean, crisp finish.

10/3/2010 - misfits wrote:

Very enjoyable wine. Canned cling peaches on the nose; honeysuckle and lime on the palate. Thin with a little heat on the back end.

8/23/2010 - misfits wrote:

Marshmallow circus peanuts on the nose. Effervescent. Nectarine on the palate and a nice acidity.

4/24/2010 - misfits wrote:

grayish green in color; heavy grapefruit on the nose with some honeysuckle, grass and just a tad confectioner's sugar; nice balance of acidity and citrus; a little effervescent sensation on front-mid palate with fruit and acid on the backend; very nicely balanced; had with oysters and pesto crostini which was a great pairing

4/17/2009 - misfits wrote:

Color of light golden honey. Nose is grapefruit and/or pineapple, but also wet rock-ish. Flavor of grapefruit , solid mid-palate that lasts quite long , faint sweetness/chalkiness on the back palate. Smells like a SB, and the the taste is crisp but not as acidic sharp as I usually get with SB. This is probably best with food, but would need very delicate or mild food to compete, such as Malpeques on the half shell.

3/23/2009 - misfits wrote:

Berry and herb action on the nose. Had on the warm side with turkey burgers. Noticed some heat and a strong strawberry finish.

3/22/2009 - misfits wrote:

pale lemon yellow in color; subtle woody smell w/hints of cinnamon and celery; unmistakable taste of butterscotch candy and pears; medium finish with some tartness and a little heat

2/22/2009 - misfits wrote:

gold in color; not terribly complex; verry different; good QPR; eucalyptus and petrol on the nose; tasted of lemons and finish had tartness and flavor of grapefruit; paired very well with artichoke gratin

2/7/2009 - misfits wrote:

Color: pale lemon, smell of honeysuckle and canteloupe rind. Fresh light acid attack, medium to full bodied on the mid-palate. Citrusy sweet-tart back end, although food mitigates the tartness. This is fun.

1/18/2009 - misfits wrote:

hint of pine and serious dirty diaper on the nose, also band aids; strong tannins on back palate until it opened up more; became quite smooth; taste of wood (not committed to oak, perhaps pine?) and wild cherry luden's cough drops

1/10/2009 - misfits wrote:

Deep garnet in color. Smoked bacon, oak and cherries on the nose. Tasted of charred oak and tart cherries; smooth with a peppery finish. Quintessential steak wine.

1/3/2009 - misfits wrote:

Pale yellow in color. Nose had hints of confectioner's sugar, green pepper and minerals. Tasted of golden delicious apples and celery. Smooth. Nothing on attack - all on mid-palate and strong finish. Anjou pear with skin on the finish.

12/30/2008 - misfits wrote:

Good full-bodied riesling; excellent with cheese and pate appetizers

12/15/2008 - misfits wrote:

Color: dark purple. Faint smell of barnyard and raspberries. Taste is very, very dry. Strong tannins. Eucalyptus and other complicated things going on all over the palate.

12/5/2008 - misfits wrote:

Color: light plum. Smell of bacon fat, green pepper, raspberry faint. Taste is thin

11/16/2008 - misfits wrote:

smells of honeysuckle. clean taste of lemons and wet rocks. smooth, sweet, almost reisling-like finish.

11/15/2008 - misfits wrote:

Earthy/spicy/fruity on the nose. Well balanced fruit and tannin with a lengthy peppered finish.

11/14/2008 - misfits wrote:

A bit tart relative to the style.

11/14/2008 - misfits wrote:

Nice, pleasant, fruity. A little acidic tartness, consistent with the style. Very versatile: tasted pleasant immediately upon opening, again after an hour of decanting, and even a day later.

11/9/2008 - misfits wrote:

Outstanding old world style syrah. Big flavor, very nice balance of bing cherry fruit and earthiness. Firm tannins hold up the finish.

8/2/2008 - misfits wrote:

color of a cheap, brassy blonde. Smelled like apples, straw, buttered popcorn. Sweet on front, thin mid-palate, tart on the backend.

10/5/2008 - misfits wrote:

Medium color yellow. Mrs. says it smells like a "home perm". Sharp and acidic for a chard, minerally on the end, no oak detected.

11/3/2008 - misfits wrote:

Strong, sweet grapes on the nose - grape juice or nehi grape soda. Taste like grape jelly.

11/2/2008 - misfits wrote:

Color was buttery yellow. Smell was juicyfruit, grass, and grapefruit. Taste was sweet on the attack Lemony mid-palate. Not a typical PG, but not vermentino-like either (as advertised).

10/5/2008 - misfits wrote:

Light yellow in color with greenish tint. Mineral on the nose. Lime and grapefruit taste; strong acidit attack; good, strong mid-palate. Tart finish.

9/28/2008 - misfits wrote:

Dirt, oak, plums and bread on the nose. Dark purple in color. Thick, big wine. Taste of cherries. An all-time favorite for us.

11/1/2008 - misfits wrote:

Garnet in color. Medium-bodied. Pepper, vanilla, leather and red fruit on the nose. Tasted of plums and firm tannins.

9/28/2008 - misfits wrote:

Smell of mangos and freshly mown grass. Very little on attack - all mid palate (green apples) and finish (tart, alcoholic).

9/27/2008 - misfits wrote:

Color: watery platinum. Long legs. Smell of pears and celery. Taste was a tropical melange of pineapple and very ripe bananas. Fuller bodied riesling than my usual choice (Alsatian), but very serviceable. As the picture implies, this goes very well with cheese.

7/27/2008 - misfits wrote:

Garnet color, smells of licorice, bread, and plums. Heavy, smooth cherry flavors reminiscent of cough syrup, but in agood way. Excellent QPR.

9/26/2008 - misfits wrote:

Pale lemon color, smells of bread and wet rocks and honeysuckle. Very well balanced chardonnay taste, although nothing remarkable stands out in the flavor profile. A food wine.

7/21/2008 - misfits wrote:

Strong smell of bandaid or plastic; also dirty diaper, some black licorice and berries. Substantive and smooth. Enjoyed from start to finish. Remembered hint of oak last time we had it but that was not evident this time.

7/6/2008 - misfits wrote:

Blood red in color. Scent of grape jelly and compost. Relatively smooth finish which got even smoother the longer it decanted.

7/5/2008 - misfits wrote:

faint hay color, smelled of grapefruit, sharp acidic attack, long long lemony/grapefruity finish. Very different from American or Alsatian reislings. Dryer than US, more tart than Alsace. Does not hold to the second day, so drink it all.

7/5/2008 - misfits wrote:

al little barnyard on the nose, tasted of tobacco and bing cherries. good (old world) balance of fruit and tannin.

7/4/2008 - misfits wrote:

pale yellow, smelled like pears and rubber gloves. refreshingly light, crisp flavor. mildly acidic attack, no mid-palate, short finish. A good summer drinker for < $10.

6/19/2008 - misfits wrote:

Very pale straw color. Smelled of grapefruit, green apples and pepper. Good, solid acidic attack. Dry, tart mid-palate of lemons, with a medium length, citrusy finish.

5/5/2008 - misfits wrote:

Dark ruby. Smell of strawberries. Taste of sweet red fruit nicely integrated with plenty of oak (I love oak - do you hear me GV?). Nice subtle alcohol bite in the finish. A very pleasant surprise.

4/28/2008 - misfits wrote:

Tick, tick, tick ... kaboom! Fruit bomb on your palate. Deep maroon color. Smell of starburst and dirt. Strong red fruit flavor on the attack and mid-palate. Nice mix of fruit and tannin on the finish.

4/26/2008 - misfits wrote:

Smell of grass and lemons. Crisp, acidic attack. Short, green apple finish. Very pleasant.

4/26/2008 - misfits wrote:

Upon opening had a smell of plums and bread. Decanted about an hour. Smell was earthy, minerally, sweat socky. Taste was black fruit and tannin, with tannin winning the struggle at the finish. This is a pleasant alternative to a fruit bomb, although I suspect that its age helped with that somewhat.

4/19/2008 - misfits wrote:

Decanted 1 hour. Had with burgers and salad. Kind of rough. Preserved and drank 3 nights later after dinner. Smoothed out but still not great.

4/19/2008 - misfits wrote:

Took to Southern New Hampshire University Culinary School International Cuisine night. Popped and poured. Only drank small amount since our white wine went well with most food. Took home 3/4 and drank the night after with New York Sirloin roast and salad. Hints of cigar ash.

4/19/2008 - misfits wrote:

Took to Southern New Hampshire University Culinary School International Cuisine Night. Popped and poured. HInts of grapefruit. Went very well with a large variety of food, especially spicy food. Took small amount home and had day after with spinach and buffalo chicken dip and crackers. Very refreshing.

4/19/2008 - misfits wrote:

Drank past its prime. Acidic finish. Tastes of butter and pear. Improved over time.