8/26/2023 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Good pizza wine. Cherry and oak nose. Balanced. Red fruit palate. Medium acid, alcohol and slight chalky tannin.

7/18/2023 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Savory aroma and brick red color. Plenty of acid, red fruit, soft chalky tannins. Good Italian eating wine. Finish isn’t overly long, but I enjoy the berry and tomato leaf notes.

7/14/2023 - Grantmanon Does not like this wine:

Purplish color. Came out of bottle with a smell of expo marker and some oak. Initial taste, wine is hot, just grape on the palate. Good acid, but not enough tannin and limited finish. The expo burnt off as it opened up, but the nose was still lacking. Still too much alcohol, but got some notes of chocolate and blueberry.

7/8/2023 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Cherry and oak on the nose. The oak has a touch of unpleasant sawdust aroma. Tannins are a bit rough, but acid is nice. Maybe a little bit too much alcohol. There is a bit of red fruit on the palate. Perhaps a bit underripe. Decent finish.

5/17/2021 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Apple and lemon on nose and palate. High acidity. Bright straw color. Hint of effervescence.

5/15/2021 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Bright, acidic, fun wine. Red fruit

5/15/2021 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Red fruit, with some light wood notes. good structure. Very balanced.

1/23/2021 - Grantmanon Does not like this wine:

Perfume on nose, red fruit, caramel. Thin, vinegary palate.

1/23/2021 - Grantmanon wrote:

Nose lacks fruit. Palate is red fruit, simple.

1/23/2021 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Great value wine, had more fruit than typical barbera

4/28/2019 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Strong dark fruit, vanilla

4/6/2019 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Dark ruby color. Porky, floral nose. Bright raspberry, green palate. High acidity, medium grippy tannin, medium alcohol. Light effervescence.

3/25/2019 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Ruby red color. Fruit is muted on the nose, oak, soil, red fruit. Bright palate, subtle red fruit flavors and oak. Medium plus acidity, medium plus alcohol, medium tannin. I like it, but not incredible. Easy drinking

2/24/2019 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Very clean, a bit of residual sugar. Apple and stone fruit nose. Fruity palate. Medium minus acid.

7/22/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Red and dark fruit nose with some cinnamon. Zingy taste, light oak, lots of alcohol.

7/19/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Melon, nutty, buttery

7/15/2018 - Grantmanon wrote:

Dark fruit, tobacco, round. Medium tannin and acidity.

7/15/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Lighter purple color. Aroma is muted, a bit alcoholic. Flavors are green, lighter fruit. Some chalky tannin.

7/14/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Biscuity, crab apple, lemony pastry. Very delicious acidity.

7/9/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Purple with a brownish tint. Aroma of leather, herbs, some dark fruit. Medium plus acid, velvety mouthfeel, slight chalky tannin. Taste is bright red and dark fruit, raisin, cinnamon, baking spices.

7/8/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Red fruit, cherry pits, and floral nose. Ruby color. Palate is ripe red fruit, clove. Medium light body, slight tannin, balanced acid. Very nice, but forgettable.

7/1/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Lemon, mineral. Very balanced

7/1/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Still quite closed. Dark fruit, anise, herbs.

7/1/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Purple color. Inky, oaky aroma. Flavor is leather, herbs, and a bit of dark fruit. Smooth tannin and acid.

6/30/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Color is brownish red ruby with some signs of age. Aroma has a lot of oak and cherry- mouthwatering. Nose has tobacco, dried cherry, and herbs. Mouth is dried cherry, tomato, and earthiness. Medium body and acidity and tannin gives exceptional balance. Delicious.

6/26/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Extremely interesting and powerful. Not much fruit left

6/21/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Purple ruby color. Oaky vanilla nose with dried cherry, blackberry, and some spices. Very luxurious mouthfeel with elegant tannins and balanced acidity. Palate is dark fruit, vanilla, some light spices and herbs. Very enjoyable wine.

6/20/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Very dark purple red color, reflective and inky look. Nose is dark fruit and oak, tobacco, anise, herbs. Lighter body than the look would have suggested. Stronger tannins than expected as well. The palate is dominated by oak with undertones of cherry and dark fruit. The mouth is dominated by tannins and alcohol. We’ll see how it opens up.

6/10/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Ruby color with long legs. Nose is raspberry, cherry, forest floor, baking spices with a bit of alcohol. Great mouthfeel, medium acidity (less than expected), so smooth. Strong red fruit palate, vanilla. The light oak is really nice and makes for a balanced wine. Lovely

5/31/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Ruby purple color. Nose is very herbal and oaky. Palate is extremely smooth, almost inky. Black fruit, herbs, and black pepper. Great finish with subtle tannins. Very balanced.

5/31/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Light yellow color. Nose has a bit of butter and iodine. Palate is fuller bodied, light citrus flavors and medium acidity.

5/30/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Bricking around the edges, but still dark purple at the center. Initial aroma of strong cherry, cinnamon, nutmeg. Decanted two hours. Palate of cherry, baking spices. Muted tannins and medium acidity. Long finish.

5/30/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Ruby red. Aroma of stewed fruit, hints of oak. Very spicy palate, red fruit, light tannins, medium plus acidity. There’s a lot of alcohol on the finish. Nice.

5/28/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Aroma is overwheing ripe fruit, cassis and black currant, undertones of anise. Medium plus acidity integrating very well with light smooth tannins and velvety mouthfeel. Intense cassis and vanilla palate.

5/20/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Ruby color, light. Red fruit, spice oak and a strong funk on odor. Light on palate, acidic, red fruit and spice. Lighter body than expected. Very good food wine.

5/20/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Dark purple. Raisin and dried fruit nose. Palate has dried blueberry and blackberry, punch of acidity and strong tannins. A bit of oak as well. Very drinkable, but powerful wine.

5/17/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Lighter color, a bit of reddish orange. Nose has light red fruit and a bit of oak. Palate is restrained with medium acid and strong tannins.

5/16/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Slightly translucent ruby. Nose has great dry forest floor funk that I love in a Pinot noir. A nice raspberry acidity on the palate. A bit too astringent, but otherwise greatly balanced. Big fan. Consistent with previous bottles.

5/16/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Straw yellow color. Fruity apricot nose. Apricot and fruit on the palate with a hint of iodine minerality. Medium body and acid. Very well balanced, though finish is not long. Very good food wine.

5/13/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Slightly maroon color. Nose is subdued with oak and a bit of strawberry. On the palate, the wine is incredibly good. Lots of acidity to make it a great food wine. There is ripe red fruit and balanced oak and medium tannins. I think this is a very young tasting wine right now. Great value.

5/13/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Very light color, almost orange. Inoffensive and unimpressive nose of stone fruit or ripe red fruit. Good body, but a bit too much acidity. Smooth, a bit of alcohol finish. Easy drinking rose. Pretty bottle

5/3/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Purple wine, but not entirely opaque. Black fruit, sandalwood, baking spices, a hint of vanilla on the nose. Wine is a bit young still with acidity. Medium body. Brighter fruit on the palate. Balanced with tighter tannins. Decent finish.

5/3/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Straw color, daybright. The nose is subtle citrus with light herb or green pepper. Citrus palate with a bit of mineralogy and medium plus acid. The mouth feel of this wine is really nice. Very subtle flavors that pair well. Long finish.

4/27/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Wine is a dark opaque purple with long legs. Dark fruit and herbs on the nose. Medium body and acid. No noticeable tannins. Light dark fruit and herbs on the palate. Very smooth and balanced.

4/22/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Opaque purple with a bit of red. Aroma has some barnyard/chemical that isn’t exactly pleasant. Palate is much better, with medium plus acidity and medium body and black fruit flavors with a lot of oak. Tannins could be softer, as they are pronounced. The finish is quite long and pleasant.

4/12/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Translucent ruby color. Earthy, raspberry nose, hint of pork. Medium-light body, explosion of fruit and acidity. Bright tart red fruit. Very light tannins. Easy drinking.

4/11/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Bright, red/ruby, long legs. Cranberry, fresh herbs, sandalwood nose. Bolder on nose than palate. Medium plus acidity, but made mild by minerality. Strong iron finish. Very light smooth tannins. Nice red fruit in mouth. Medium body. Very smooth drinking wine.

4/6/2018 - Grantmanon wrote:

Very light red, daybright. Floral, porky nose. Very tart, underripe red fruit. Medium plus acidity and soft tannins. This is a light easy drinking red, but doesn’t have the complexity to really hold up.

3/29/2018 - Grantmanon Likes this wine:

Daybright. Black cherry, oak, baking spices on the nose. Black cherry and light oak on the palate. Medium body, low amplitude, weak finish. Very inoffensive. Very balanced. Smooth round tannins.

3/29/2018 - Grantmanon wrote:

A little floral, pear on the nose. Starbright. Mouthfeel is nice, acidity is medium plus. A bit of lemon, but not strong taste.