4/18/2024 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Not a typical Pinot but I am liking it.

2/29/2024 - Jeppy Does not like this wine:

Just a really bad example of a Pinot Noir.

9/27/2023 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

An ok wine, but given the price point and the fact that it’s a Napa valley Cabernet I was pretty disappointed. Not bad but not anything special. I don’t see any upside in cellaring this any longer as it’s just not getting any better

9/23/2023 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Very well balanced. I drank with pheasant /chukar sausage and it was perfect

8/18/2023 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Loved this wine, but I’ll wait a few years to ope the others I have.

8/18/2023 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Very nicely balanced rose’.

7/15/2023 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

On the decline but still drinking well. I have one more bottle that I would say should be drank relatively soon.

7/5/2023 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

This wine has evolved in a most positive way since my last bottle several years ago. At last tasting it was a drinkable wine but had few outstanding qualities. At this point it has a good mouthfeel and a well rounded, smooth flavor profile.

5/13/2023 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

I had high hopes for this wine based on many complimentary reviews online, but similar to my initial tasting at the tasting room it’s not a wine that really rocks me.
I bought several bottles at the tasting just because, and I just revisited the wine again.
While I feel the wine had a good balance, it was overall a bit thin and tart. I decanted for two hours prior to drinking and the wine did round out a bit after another hour it simply didn’t have the rich mouthfeel that I expect from wines of this caliber.

4/16/2023 - Jeppy Does not like this wine:

Past its prime, drink now.

3/7/2023 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Still drinking wonderfully and no doubt has a few years of good life ahead.

2/20/2023 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

A good solid wine, but given the price I have many other bottles that are better and 2/3rds the price.

2/6/2023 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Really, really pleasurable wine.

1/1/2023 - Jeppy wrote:

On the backside of greatness. Drink now.

12/31/2022 - Jeppy Does not like this wine:

Usually a really good bottle of wine. This bottle though has an overly ripe pruned nose and taste.

12/11/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Decanted 1.5 hours ahead of first tasting. As expected this wine was opened several years ahead of when it should, but being new to Top we wanted to get a glimpse into the future
Well balanced with a big style for Grenache. The wine evolved over dinner and was really smooth and delicious by the last sip 4 hours after opening.

Suggest that this be cellared until +/-2025 and beyond for optimal performance.

11/6/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Definitely drinking at the top of its game Very balanced and smooth. Wishing I had more in the cellar.
Not a big heavy Zin.

10/18/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Really nice. Deserves a couple of more years in the cellar but so tasty right now. Just one of those wines that you just want to keep drinking.

10/16/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

The best wine that DiStasio makes.

9/27/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Probably drinking near its prime.

9/24/2022 - Jeppy wrote:

Just a very average bottle of wine. Not worth the +/-$40 paid.

9/15/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Updated tasting note after having several bottles of this gifted wine. I believe that the initial taste reaction may have been due to travel shock as the subsequent bottles have been good.

8/20/2022 - Jeppy wrote:

Not my style, but the rich apricot flavors paired well with our Cajun dinner.

8/8/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Drinking nicely right now, no need for additional cellar time.

8/4/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Opened 2 hours prior to a “meet the winemaker” Zoom call. Really young at this point but I did not have anything older in the cellar. The To2D’s was awesome and rounded out throughout the 1 hour call. I would certainly cellar this for 2-3 more years it is awesome.

8/2/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

PNP. Initially a bit harsh but after a hour it’s rounded out to a really nice wine. Great mouthfeel and abundant flavors of various dark berries. It will be good to revisit this in a few years

5/15/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Drinking at it’s prime or close to it. Incredibly vibrant. Spice on the nose. Rich on the palate. Great acid and minerality. This wine always has such a distinct personality the fruit is tough for me describe.

5/15/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

One of the best Rose’s I’ve had. Watching the Byron Nelson Classic and totally enjoying this.

5/8/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Drank this wine with a vegetarian lasagna dinner and it drinking so well right now. Probably can cellar few a few more years but I doubt it’s going to get any better than right now.

4/8/2022 - Jeppy wrote:

Big fruit wine with not a lot to offer in complexity. Decent drink now wine but in my opinion not worth the +$50 price tag.

3/20/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Decanted for one hour but should have been more. Started to round out about hour two. Nice rich wine with high levels of tannin and acid still. Wish I had more to check back on in a few years

3/14/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Decent wine, but not worth the $50 paid for it.

3/6/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Decanted for 2 hours prior to first tasting which helped round out the youthful tannins. Nicely balanced.

3/2/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Drank after a 1/2 hour decant at 63 degrees. Well aged with soft fruit and well integrated acid and tannins. Drinking well still and should be great for another 1-2 years.

2/24/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Very nice. Big fruit , acid and tannins still. Lots of aging potential left. 8-10 years best guess.

2/19/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

What a wonderful wine. After 16 years this wine shows no signs of oxidation and could be great for at least 4-5 years. Being a magnum helps a bit but I’m amazed how this wine has aged.

2/17/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Drinking incredible right now. I wish I had bought a bunch of this at $40!

2/13/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Popped this as my Super Bowl drink. Good fruit and drinking well right now. Not miss much in the way of tannins or acid at this point so I’d drink up!

2/5/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

This Cedarville Zinfandel consistently punches above it price point. So balanced and delicious.

2/5/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Started drinking after a 1 hour decant, should probably have been two based on how it progressed while drinking Initially just a fruit bomb with major cocoa nuances the tannins and balance increased. I think another 2-3 years should help the overall balance but it’s definitely drinkable now.

1/30/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

A good wine but not great.

1/21/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

Still drinking well but I wouldn’t cellar for much longer.

1/16/2022 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

PNP at cellar temperature. Obviously too cold and needed some time to breathe Ditch Digger opened up nicely throughout dinner and over the following 1-2 hours. Drinking nice right now but has lots of horses to cellar for several more years at least.

12/24/2021 - Jeppy Does not like this wine:

A Christmas gift from a consultant Set this aside to have with Christmas Eve dinner and it’s not great For a nearly $100 bottle of wine I had so much more expected

12/18/2021 - Jeppy wrote:

Really meh. At times drinkable but also something off and not great. Not a repeat performer in my cellar.

12/12/2021 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

A really nice rich wine. I’m loving the mouth feel with a slight viscosity.

8/26/2021 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

I was concerned that this wine may have turned as it was an inexpensive bottle. Drinking great though.

7/24/2020 - Jeppy Likes this wine:

What an enjoyable wine.

4/4/2020 - Jeppy wrote:

Still drinkable but awkward.

2/17/2020 - Jeppy wrote:

Nice nose, but overly tart and acidic. Not something I’d pay $60 for again.