9/25/2015 - Pats-Pwr Likes this wine:

A very nice local Cab Franc

11/21/2014 - Pats-Pwr Likes this wine:

Peach bouquet leads way to a slate minerality with a nice refreshing acidity

2/23/2013 - Pats-Pwr Does not like this wine:

a light-bodied easy drinking dry white. Citrus notes with a crisp acidity but nothing exciting. Paid $23 at restaurant so assuming retails under $10.

8/21/2011 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

A full bodied Shiraz with notes of raspberry/blackberry, tobacco, vanilla and oak. While the fruit is detectable on the palate this is by no means your typically Aussie Fruit Bomb which I was expecting (and enjoy from time to time) and was very well structured. There was a lot more going on with this Shiraz than I was expecting from a wine with this packaging and price point. At $10 this has good QPR.

8/21/2011 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Light notes of strawberry with a nice crisp acidity. The slightest bit of sweetness balances out the tartness. A very nice Summertime sipper especially at less than $10. Would definitely buy more.

4/1/2011 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

First time tasting this style of Italian dessert wine. order glass after dinner at Sette Luna: viscous and amber in color. Powerful nose of Raisin and Honey. The taste was not overly sweet which was nice. Nice after dinner drink.

4/1/2011 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Order by glass with dinner @ Sette Luna: slightly translucent color with a light to medium body. Lots of cherry and strawberry fruit on the nose. Red fruit continues on the palate with some acidity and medium, smooth tannins. Nothing complex but easy drinking and very enjoyable. Paired well with dinner of Arugula Salad and Agnolotti con Cinghiale (wild boar/mushroom ravioli)

11/25/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Black Cherry & dark fruit aromas. Cherry and Strawberry came through on the palate. Light bodied and fruity with a lingering finish. Went over well at Thanksgiving Dinner and was enjoyable for 15 dollars. I am generally not a big fan of Pinot and I liked this, so keep that in mind.

7/2/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Wine was very closed upon pop, but after pour through Vinturri into decanter the nose nose had prominent fruit of cherry and plum. Sour cherry continues on to the palate with a little pepper spice added in. At $8.50 as part of the Cindy 3-pack it is a good value but would not re-buy at the full $20 price.

6/25/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

This wine is a great QPR at under $15. Dark fruit on the nose and palate with a lingering finish of red berries.

6/25/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

notes of cherry and other red fruit. nicely balanced tannins and acidity. It was drinking even better on day three.

6/20/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Absolutely loved this wine and at under $10 it is an outstanding QPR. Citrus notes, nice minerality, and great acid backbone. Will be running out to buy more.

4/17/2010 - Pats-Pwr Likes this wine:

Prominent aromas of raspberry and rose petal. Red fruit notes continued to palate. Nice bubbles. Sweet wine but not cloying as their is a nice balance with the acidity and dryness.

5/1/2010 - Pats-Pwr Likes this wine:

Semi-dry and very enjoyable. Plum and red fruit on the nose and palate.

6/1/2010 - Pats-Pwr Likes this wine:

An enjoyable Riesling for under $10. White stone fruit and a little minerality. Slight bitterness on the finish.

3/29/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

On Day One I ran it through a Vinturi into the decanter and drank over four hours. To me the nose and palate were overwhelmed by black pepper and spicy notes. On Day Two spicy, black pepper is still on the nose but now there were also fake fruit scents that reminded me of strawberry Twizzlers. Fruit was not detectable on the palate, just the same pepper notes. Acidity seemed more pronounced on day two

2/27/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

an enjoyable dessert wine with the scents and tastes of chocolate covered strawberries.

3/28/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

loads of blueberry on the nose and palate with a little tartness but thankfully not syrupy sweet.

1/27/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

First tasted after 4.5 hours decanting, big tannins and bold acid. After 6 hours began to detect red fruit.

1/27/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Fruity aroma of Concord grapes. Light bodied, fresh, fruity and sweet in the mouth. Would be great for sipping on a hot Summer day.

1/24/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Pale yellow color. Floral notes on the nose but fairly flat on the palate.

10/1/2009 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Floral, honeysuckle aromas with citrus fruit flavors and a crisp acidity. Nice lingering finish.

1/21/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Dark fruit aroma and flavor but seemed a slight bit hot. There was something I didn't care for that I could not identify, but maybe it was the herbaceous character that others have mentioned.

1/23/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Drank glass at restaurant. Garnet color with opaque core. I picked up prune notes on the nose while red berries were prominent on the palate. Flavorful, and soft with a long finish made for an enjoyable drink.

1/19/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Pale yellow color with scents of tropical fruit. A nice acidity on the mid and back palate with a long finish. Very enjoyable.

1/17/2010 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Dark, opaque core with a strawberry red edge. At uncorking it was giving nothing I could detect on the nose. After an hour in the decant still little on the nose, maybe a little dark fruit. thin, light bodied and no tannins. A little acidity up front but nothing on the mid or back palate. I obviously held on to this bottle too long as previous bottles were much better. I will not give a rating since was not representative of this wine.

11/7/2009 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Had this wine previously and really enjoyed it. This bottle however all I could detect on the nose was hand soap. The taste was okay with nice bubbles and enough sweetness to balance the acid. But I did not get any of the fruity notes in the nose or taste that the previous bottle had.

11/8/2009 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

I clearly held onto this bottle too long. I enjoyed this wine when buying it back in Jan. 2006 after tasting at the winery. But today it is barely drinkable with nothing on the mid-palate and no finish.

11/7/2009 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Obviously loads of cranberry on the noise and taste. has a nice crisp tartness and not overly sweet like most fruit wines.

3/15/2009 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Blueberry, cherry and cassis on the nose. Fruit forward with soft tannins. Not bad but nothing special.

3/15/2009 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Floral and fruit notes such as pineapple, citrus, and melon. This was my first Albariño so I don't have a point of reference but I really enjoyed this wine and l look forward to trying other examples of this varietal. Served with pork tenderloin medallions in a mango chutney cream sauce.

11/15/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Clear pale yellow color. Notes of honeysuckle and ripe melon in the nose. Strong acidic crispness on the palate. Served with a grilled Asian pork tenderloin and white rice with vegetables. A nice enjoyable Chardonnay.

12/8/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Light extraction, translucent Garnet color. Notes of ripe berries and cassis in the aroma. Fruit flavor on the palate but seemed a little hot.

3/15/2009 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Strong fruity Concord grape aroma. Sweet fruity flavor on the palate. A very refreshing sweet wine.

12/16/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

I picked up floral notes in the aroma like honeysuckle. However on the palate I got more fruity notes and honey. Wine was smooth and well balanced. Served with Tortellini in Alfredo sauce.

1/1/2009 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Aroma full of berries, especially raspberry and strawberry. Pours with a very foamy head. Fruit continues to the taste but with a nice sweet and sour balance with a slight bit of acidity. Very enjoyable and was the unanimous hit at New Years.

12/29/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Fruity aroma of blackberry and cherry. Fruit comes through on the palate and the tannins are soft. An enjoyable drink.

1/2/2009 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Fruity aroma of cherry and strawberry. Sweet and fruity taste makes for a refreshing drink.

1/2/2009 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Aroma had notes of Currant and Cherry. Smooth tannins are not overbearing and with a slight licorice taste.

9/29/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Deep purple opaque core with garnet edge. A fruity aroma with notes of blueberry and cherry. Taste has an instant acid crispness that is balanced very well with the fruity flavors and tannins. Full bodied with a long finish. I really enjoyed this wine and with the low price plan to purchase more.

9/27/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Ruby red color with see through core showing a light extraction. Aroma had notes of cherry and cassis. Low acidity and taninns with a fruity taste on the palate.

9/22/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Straw Yellow with no green reflections. Aroma of fresh fruit and flowers. Dry, crisp and refreshing on the palate.

9/14/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Decanted for ten hours before tasting. Deep ruby red color. Aroma has notes cedar, smoke, tobacco and vanilla. Very dry with soft tannins and notes of ripe fruit.

9/17/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Bronze gold color. Nose of dried fruit, Fig, Raisin, and Honey. taste of Raisin comes through. A bit heavy on the palate.

9/17/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Wonderful bouquet of dried fruit, flowers and tobacco. Taste is mute, offering up much more on the nose than on the palate. Still quite tannic.

9/24/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Light yellow color that faded to clear at the meniscus. Powerful floral aroma of honeysuckle, gardenia and fresh peach fruit. Taste was good but a little to sweet

9/24/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Garnet color that became very light at the meniscus. The wine was very closed and did not give off much of anything on the nose, maybe a very slight rose dried aroma. Extremely dry with high tannins. Tasted with some Boscheta cheese which smoothed out the tannins and brought out a fruity note to the palate.

9/24/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Color was a deep garnet but could still see through the core. Fruity aroma of black/red raspberries. Very dry with low tannins, fruit flavor carries through to the palate.

9/18/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Purchased by the glass at a restaurant. Deep purple color. Aroma of ripe blackberry and cherry. Tannins are nicely balanced by the fruitiness on the palate. I enjoyed this wine very much.

9/17/2008 - Pats-Pwr wrote:

Straw yellow color. Aroma of Pineapple and floral notes. Smooth taste with little to no acidity.