3/3/2024 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Nice cab from Sonoma. Cherry dominates and there is a tart finish. Medium acidity with a short but satisfying finish. Had with steak but might have been better with lamb, game or even duck.

2/24/2024 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Well, balanced, and fruity. Does not need decanted

12/10/2023 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

It may deserve a better score than this. I did not decant and it was a very tannic wine with higher levels of acidity. Even a frother in the glass did not open it up. But we could tell it was a well constructed wine. Went well with the short rib ragu. This wine needs at least a 2 hour decant

12/10/2023 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Very nice right out of the bottle. Well balanced with BlackBerry and cherry notes. Did not need to open up. Moderate tannin and acidity

11/5/2023 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Decanted for an hour which was not enough. Used handheld immersible froth unit to froth glass 100%. Opened up quickly to expose a smooth well balance cab. Not as fruit forward as some cali cabs. Structure more similar to a big Italian red from Tuscany. Pronounced acid which worked well with our ribeye.

10/1/2023 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Very fruity and smooth Zin. Pepper notes at the end.

8/19/2023 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Awesome with a thick Delmonico. Cherry, tobacco with pronounced tannins that mellowed over the hour

2/12/2023 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Drinks like a cross between a Riesling and Sav Blanc. Sweet up front with a citrus finish. Went very well with sushi

1/1/2023 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Did not even decant and it was still super smooth. Everything in this well balanced wine is under control from the fruit to the tannins and acidity. Just so enjoyable.

1/1/2023 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Love this wine. Smooth balanced with subdued oak. Just enough acidity and citrus to keep it interesting.

12/4/2022 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

High level of acidity and muted fruit. Not bad but pricey for what you get. Have had much better in past years

11/20/2022 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Structured tannins and a bit acidic. Plum, tobacco and very earthy. Not a typical big fruity Napa cab but very refined

9/30/2022 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Classic fruity big bodied merlot. Great value

9/30/2022 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Full bodied red blend from Spain. Cherry and earthy notes with a smooth finish

9/17/2022 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Cherry and pepper with a smooth finish. Did not like out of the gate but had the the fridge too long. Opened up later and was enjoyable. Classic PN profile

8/14/2022 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Solid Sunday night red. Notes of cherry and strawberry. Very mild tannins and low to medium acidity. Smooth right out of the bottle with a fairly long finish. Great value wine for the Duckhorn portfolio

8/14/2022 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Blackberry and cherry notes. Tannins were subdued but higher in acidity and medium bodied. No decanting and it did not need it. I always love this wine with steak due to acidity. Did not disappoint with a primal 2 inch ribeye.

8/5/2022 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Dusty out of the gate but mellowed next 30 minutes. Smooth with low acidity and notes of blackberry and fig. Long finish

8/5/2022 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Peach and apricot - delish

5/22/2022 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Medium everything with a smooth start and finish. Blackberry and blueberry notes with an earthy but smooth finish. Had with dinner and matched well with short ribs.

5/8/2022 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Really smooth with more druit than expected. Tannins and acid were subdued with lasting finish. Went very well with 32 dry aged strip.

3/12/2022 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Solid value with pronounced blueberry. Punch of fruit but does not linger. Very dry finish. Went very well with a beef stew including a bottle in the stew.

11/7/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Good QPR

10/30/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Very well balanced and smooth with a lot of nuance. Plum, blackberry notes with subdued tannins and ready to drink straight out of the bottle.

10/6/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Sour cherry out of the gate with medium to high acidity. Blueberries on the back end subtle tannins and a medium finish. Not a good match with tomato sauce as we found out.

10/3/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

It is slightly sweet but great value red blend with a lot of depth. Low tannins with a big mouthful and very fruit forward

7/24/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Smooth out of the gate but not fruit forward like a typical Merlot. Cherry and a hint of strawberry but subdued. Not a long finish but enjoyed this wine.

7/1/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Astringent and acidic. Not much fruit but it is a mouthful.

6/20/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Solid Bordeaux for the price. Did not need long decanting. Smooth out of the gate. Very enjoyable with a nice Ny strip.

6/20/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Perfectly crisp NZ SB and a bargain at Costco

6/19/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Smooth out of the gate with a long finish. Extremely well balanced between acidity, fruit and tannins. A long mouthful that just lingers.

6/12/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Lighter red with plum notes standing out the most. Acidity was a good match for the A5 ribeye. Smooth with medium tannins but not a long finish.

6/12/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Not the big fruit bomb like 2017 but still damn delicious. Perfect with a nice tomahawk but drinks well on its own. Still our favorite Zin

5/28/2021 - Joejanick1 wrote:

by the 12th bottle I became a fan of this wine. Great starter with a cheese board. Nice level of acidity and fairly full bodied. Notes of melon dominate

5/20/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Fruit forward red blend that is smooth from the get go. Some lingering tannins that produce a fairly long finish. Great value

5/3/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

I found it pleasant enough but a bit flat. Tannic but not overly so with north earth notes than fruit. Reminded me of a good but not great Rhône wine.

3/13/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Well balanced with subtle berry notes and tannins. Not a fruit bomb or bug cab but enjoyable. Could use a few more years

3/13/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

More full bodied than most SB but enjoyable. Subdued citrus notes with a long finish. Not acidic.

1/30/2021 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Really like this wine which is a great representation of the style. Cherry, raspberry and tobacco notes. Balanced tannins after a two hour decant. Long finish. Great value for the money

1/24/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

More subtle than I expected based on reviews. Well balanced wine with hint of plum and cherry. Tannins hit before fruit but nice finish.

1/17/2021 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Decanted for 2 hours. Tannins were still present but not pronounced. Little fruit but had a nice finish. Nothing bad about it but nothing great either.

1/5/2021 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Love the TF 20 year. Cedar, raisin, maple, with a great finish.

1/3/2021 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Crisp and clean with melon notes. One of our go to wins when having sushi or Thai

1/1/2021 - Joejanick1 Likes this wine:

Big fruit up front featuring blueberry and blackberry. Pepper hits latter with another punch of lucious blueberry. Pronounced tannins with medium acidity. A very long finish and big mouthful all the way to the end. I love this wine and bought some of the 2018’s which are rated better based on early reviews. Had with a dry aged strip which was heavily seasoned and smoked. Perfect match.

12/31/2020 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Really liked this easy drinking Pinot. Notes of blueberry, current and cola which was interesting. Balanced tannins and acidity with a longer finish than I expected.

12/31/2020 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Floral with subdued tannins. Not acidic and not a long finish. Hints of cherry and pleasant enough.

12/28/2020 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Great bang for the buck and perfect with sushi. Minerally, crisp with a not too sweet finish

12/28/2020 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Medium bodied with vanilla and BlackBerry notes. Acidity is subdued and very drinkable now

12/24/2020 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Oak and butter to spare. Not a white wine drinker normally but really liked this wine from a favored vineyard. Great body and long finish.

12/20/2020 - Joejanick1 wrote:

Pronounced acidity but really improved with 1.5 hour decant. A big wine for PA and VaLa continues to surprise.