6/18/2007 - jlittlefield wrote:

My 3rd bottle and best yet. Really coming around.

5/17/2007 - jlittlefield wrote:

at Mom and Dad's for Mother's Day.

4/22/2007 - jlittlefield wrote:

Still needs some time to mellow out. Don't touch for another 1-2 yrs.

4/22/2007 - jlittlefield wrote:

Was going incredibly strong on day 4! Amazing fruit here. Not that far off the '05.

4/22/2007 - jlittlefield wrote:

Great QPR, great fruit.

4/22/2007 - jlittlefield wrote:

Day 1: Nice sweetness, some honey, apple, lifting acidity... paired nicely with pork tenderloin.

4/21/2007 - jlittlefield wrote:

Drinking beautifully now. Great buy.

2/28/2007 - jlittlefield wrote:

Dinner with mom and dad. We all loved it.

2/14/2007 - jlittlefield wrote:

Very modern, and very delicious.

1/25/2007 - jlittlefield wrote:

Flat out delicious.

12/31/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

@ Troquet with JP, FP and PMac... suffered next to the Spottswoode.

12/31/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Maybe the best Napa Cab I've had - drank at Troquet with FP, JP, and PMac

12/31/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

I blew it with this - only decanted about 30 minutes. After 2+ hours this turned into a different, more complex, delicious bordeaux... in time for me to have my final few sips.

12/26/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Decanted 4 hrs. Very nice.

11/28/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Too sweet for me. Almost undrinkable.

8/25/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Really delicious cab fruit.

7/27/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Amazing stuff. wow.

7/10/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Previous taster nailed this with "creamy" fruit - this was creamy, blackberry fruit with nice grip. Terrific. Drank very well on 2nd night as well. In no danger of falling apart soon.

7/1/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

This gives me real hope that the '03 Les Murgers will come around. This bottle was great, I was particularly impressed at how well it was drinking 24 and 48 hours later. Plenty of stuffing.

6/17/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Silky, ripe, gorgeous expression of Pinot... wish I bought more.

6/12/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Fantastic bottle. Reminded me much more of bordeaux than previous bottles. It has gained some complexity. Wonderful complement to food... I don't think this will get any better - at its peak.

6/12/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Very nice but it either needs significantly longer decant (only decanted 1.5 hrs) or a couple more years to mellow out. This should improve.

6/12/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Very nice... tannins and oak might integrate better in 1-2 yrs. Happy to have 3 more.

5/29/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Very nice. Held it's own for next 2 nights, probably improved on day 2. No major rush to drink 2nd bottle.

5/15/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Decanted about 1.25 hrs, this wine was really opening up by time we finished it. Great value, would decant a full 3+ hrs next time.

5/14/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Too sweet... although it improved with air.

5/6/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

This was just awesome. Best CA chard I've had so far... delicious, creamy, tropical fruits with well-integrated oak... served with fresh haddock and cod that we caught just hours earlier. Terrific stuff - wish I bough a case! Buy again in the future.

4/23/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

A bit disappointing... on the positive, it stayed strong for 3-4 days and probably would have been at its best with 24 hrs under it.

4/23/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

I don't know if it's an off bottle, but not the 88-90 pt wine I experienced last year.

3/18/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Nice value in CA syrah. Great meaty mouthfeel. Try to give next bottle a longer decant - maybe 3-4 hrs.

2/26/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Enjoyed with grilled tenderloin. Decanted 1 hour. Just lip-smacking delicious. Nose improved with time. My wife and I rarely drink a full bottle in 1 night, but the bottle was gone before we knew what hit us. Sweet cabernet fruit, molasses/brown sugar, clearly a very well made wine, if not complex. If I drank this often, would I find it too sweet?

2/23/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

I thought I was going to like this a lot based on the nice burgundian nose, but the palate was spritzy and unpleasant. maybe the leftovers will drink better tonight.

2/17/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Speaking of QPR alerts, I thought this was one of the best QPRs of the past year for me. For approx. $7 this delivered perfectly balanced, bright fresh mouthfilling fruit with no off-putting characteristics whatsoever. Pairs nicely with food. Almost seemed to have a viognier lift to it. Super value!

2/12/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Just delicious, really hit it's stride 3 hrs in. Wonderful dark red fruits, fine tannins, nice long finish. I think there's a beautiful freshness to this wine. Nothing wrong with drinking this now, in my opinion...

2/12/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

great QPR... buy again.

2/8/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Nice, not as much depth and vibrancy as the '02.

2/8/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Very different from the previous bottle. Other bottle was lush, silky, raspberry/strawberry jam. This was far more rustic, sharper, and tighter...a different wine entirely. Hmmmm...

2/1/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

better chilled on day 2

1/19/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Nice value, nothing wrong with this cheap white... basted a turkey with it and enjoyed with dinner. Nicely balanced.

1/19/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

I'm bumping this up 2 pts - 48 hrs after being open this was even better. Round lush fruit. Dark cherry notes. Short finish, lacked the persistency I'd like... but a nice value nonetheless.

1/17/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Good full ruby-red. Much to like about the lush ripe fruit here, but the finish and overall complexity paled in comparison to the Chopin. Very likeable.

1/11/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

on 3rd night this is still going strong - it is BETTER than it was 1 hour after opening. it has calmed down a little... more to this than i thought. look into grabbing 2-3 more.

1/8/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Waves of dark blue and purple fruits on the nose - very Aussie-like (in a good way). Plenty of oak and cedar notes on the palate... overall, nice... will try remainder tonight.

1/2/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Very good QPR... had with shrimp ceviche @ Zrike's, grapefruit/citrus notes, crowd-pleasing... lovely.

1/2/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Really nice...brought to dinner with Mom & Dad... Dad thought it rocked. Great value.

1/2/2006 - jlittlefield wrote:

Super... had with a fine goat's cheese on NYE. Great minerality, Emily and I loved it. Definitely keep an eye out for this producer in the future.