10/23/2022 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Very approachable for a young wine. Great with a NY Strip steak. Will only improve with time. Will definitely get more.

1/27/2022 - Joestrummer57 wrote:

A great everyday drinker. Not overly complex but I don't care. The kind of red that every restaurant should keep on hand as a medium to low price point wine.

2/12/2021 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Dug this out of our cellar for a friday night dinner. Superb. Wish I could get more. Not overly complex but a really nice drinker.

7/13/2020 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

A nice crowd pleasing cab. Was gifted to me so I don't know the price and don't care to find out. A nice bbq party wine.

5/14/2020 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

In search of a great cabernet under $15. This one is very average. A decent mid-week drinker. A little fruity and not complex. Still, I did enjoy it enoigh to finish the bottle. However, the search goes on.

5/7/2020 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Robert Parker gives this wine a 91 and I agree. Paired with lasagna. Really nice. BTW, does not pair well with pineapple. Don't ask!

1/20/2020 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

A nice everyday cab. Simple but pleasant. A nice crowd pleaser.

5/8/2019 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

What a nice wine. Had with pasta in a marinara sauce. However, Good all by itself. Will buy again.

11/12/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

A nice crowd pleasing wine. A smooth drinker with a lingering finish. Much rounder the second day. Will buy again.

10/8/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Good right out of the bottle. A nice crowd pleasing cabernet.

10/7/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Our first Touriga Nacional wine. Notes of blackberry. Dry and bold, not unlike a cabernet. Long lingering finish. Will definitely purchase again

9/12/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Medium bodied with nicely balanced tannins. Paired well with a ribeye steak. I will buy more if available

9/3/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Medium bodied, dry with a pleasant finish. Would buy again.

8/31/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Paired with a New York Strip Steak. A great complement. Wish I had more of this vintage.

8/21/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

A little harsh out of the bottle. Decant for an hour and it opened up nicely. Nice crowd pleaser.

8/19/2018 - Joestrummer57 wrote:

Medium bodied and very smooth. Could almost pass for a red zinfandel. However, very enjoyable. Paired nice with pasta in a marinara sauce.

8/17/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Medium bodied. Very pleasant. A nice crowd pleaser.

8/13/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Paired with a NY Strip Steak. Very enjoyable

8/4/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Full bodied and dry. Did not disappoint.

8/4/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Enjoyed during a late afternoon visit to the beach. Good right out of the bottle. Will buy again.

7/23/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

A decent everyday medium bodied cab but nothing special. If offered at a party, I would drink it but I wouldn't serve it. There are just too many better cabs at the same price point.

7/21/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Very nice full bodied cab. Dry wirh a hint of pepper on the finish. Pairs well with steak. A nice go to cab that doesn't disappoint

7/20/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Very nice wine. Paired with grilled chicken and vegatables. Medium bodied, dry with smooth finish. Will buy again.

7/19/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Had at an Italian restaurant. Paired well with Chicken Parmesan. Medium bodied with oak and plum notes. Slightly acidic finish. Will definitely buy again.

1/30/2018 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

A nice middle of the week cab. For 8 dollars, a nice buy. Slightly sweet and no finish but still pleasant. Drink now.

12/30/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

We had this at a steak house a couple of weeks ago. Then polished off two bottles during the Orange Bowl.....Go Wisconsin! The best 22 dollar bottle of wine i've had to date. Will definitely buy more.

12/16/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

I like this wine. Not complex but a great everyday drinker. A year or two in the cellar will only improve it.

5/27/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Decanted for 4 hrs. First glass was very edgy. Second and subsequent glasses were amazing. Definitely going to buy and cellar this wine.

5/26/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Thinner than a cabernet. Slightly acidic but not unpleasant. Decant for an hour before drinking. Nicely paired with a porterhouse steak. I will buy this wine again.

5/17/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

A lighter tasting cabernet. Very nice right out of the bottle. A nice crowd pleaser.

4/29/2017 - Joestrummer57 wrote:

Had this at a Mexican restaurant. Nothing memorable but ok. Second glass was better. Probably order it again. Fairly dry with a short finish.

4/22/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

A very nice go to wine. Never disappoints.

4/21/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

A fabulous wine. Decanted for about an hour. Still got better as the evening wore on. Paired with a New York Strip.....memorable.

4/20/2017 - Joestrummer57 wrote:

Had a tempranillo in Mexico which was excellent. This one was very non-descript. I don't think I will score it since I don't have much experience with this grape. Reminded me of a very average Bordeaux. I think I will stick with the bolder cabernets from Alexander Valley.

4/5/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

The best wine value out there. For under $8 a bottle, a real steal. A nice mid week cab.

4/3/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Nice easy drinking cab. Nice and dry but not remarkable.

3/9/2017 - Joestrummer57 wrote:

Not objectionable but nothing special here. Kind of like "cab lite." Alcohol on the nose and very little finish. Did get better with the second glass but not overly so. Probably won't buy again.

3/1/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Not quite as bold as other California Cabs. Short finish. Nothing special but not objectionable. Probably won't buy again.
Markedly better the 2nd day. Smoother with a much better finish.
Patty....out with the girls....I'm sitting at the kitchen listening to "Police and Thieves".....the Junior Marvin version...with my 2nd glass of Manifesto.....thinking " This wine isn't half bad. Probably should have decanted it longer the first night.

2/23/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Patty and I both liked this wine. Decanted for one hour. Blackberry notes with a slightly tart but smooth finish. Would buy again but at price point of $17.99, there are better choices available.

2/9/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

A decent everyday cabernet. Patty and I had this with hor dourves at a local sports bar. A bit edgy ( tart and acidic) but it paired nicely with the sliders and flat bread pizza we were eating. I would have it again in the same type of venue.

2/6/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Patty and I wanted to try a Shiraz and the salesman at Total Wine recommended this label. We generally enjoy California Cabernets and, never having a Shiraz, we had nothing to compare to. Nevertheless, this wine was very enjoyable. Fruity with a smooth velvety finish. We had it with pasta but it would be fine all by itself. We will definitely buy this wine again.
2/13/17. Had this wine with General Tso's chicken. Probably not the best pairing for this wine. Pasta and steak are much better.

2/5/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

I like this better than Patty. Fruity with a hint of black pepper. A good wine all by itself. I will buy it again.

1/31/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Our 2nd bottle of this vintage and it did not disappoint. We enjoy this wine with pizza and pasta.

1/30/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Patty liked this better than me but she tends to like drier, tarter and edgier cabernets. Label says "rich and velvety" but I thought it was more "tart and aggressive." I really can't speak to the nose, mid pallet or finish because I'm not exactly sure what they mean. Suffice to say it is not unpleasant. Gets better with the second glass. We enjoyed this with a barbecue chicken pizza but it would be really good with a steak.

1/28/2017 - Joestrummer57 wrote:

Patty loves this wine. It's one of my favorites too. Great aroma. Pleasant taste and smooth lingering finish. It may be the everyday wine for the well informed but it is our special occasion wine. Thoroughly enjoy this wine.
4/15/17. Does not disappoint. A great everyday cabernet.

1/28/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Quite possibly the best 10 dollar bottle of cabernet that I have tasted. Slightly dry with a smooth but slightly acidic finish. Mellows out nicely after decanting for about an hour. I will definitely buy this one again. Great QPL.
2/6/17 found this wine at Total Wine for $7.71. Even a better deal.

1/26/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

A slight alcohol smell but dry and smooth finish. Recommend decanting for an hour. Compare with Simi or Decoy.

1/26/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Our everyday cabernet. Slightly dry and acidic. Improves nicely with aeration or decanting.

1/24/2017 - Joestrummer57 Likes this wine:

Pleasantly surprised. A nice inexpensive Malbec. Will buy again

1/18/2017 - Joestrummer57 wrote:

My first red Bordeaux. As a fan of California Cabs, this wine was very simple and non-descript. Not objectionable, but nothing special. I will try it again as I may have not prepared it properly.