1/8/2023 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Loved the age on this wine and could drink every night.

12/23/2022 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Amazing juice and still in a good spot.

9/14/2022 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Still lively with years ahead. Nice dried herbs and spice.

4/22/2022 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Too young and disjointed. Wait another 5 years

12/18/2021 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Like most KBs and depending on your style, you should give them some time in the bottle but don’t hesitate to try as they mature. I appreciate the golden color and the nose of hazelnut with some spiced pineapple. They got the balance right with a long finish.

12/12/2021 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Drank after a brief decant. Dark, lush and full of spice. Just started to hit the drinking window with plenty of shelf life. Paired well with miso cod and wagyu filets at local restaurant.

11/16/2020 - jimmythesaint Likes this wine:

A nice feminine pinot with similar characteristics of a SLH pinot with the orange rind and dried cherry. The finish was light but an overall lovely wine. The age is starting to show and may be starting the transition to the next phase of the pinot experience. Cheers

11/16/2020 - jimmythesaint Likes this wine:

Decanted approximately 4+ hours before consuming. With decant, it may be starting to hit its drinking window but no hurry. Quality bottle of Cab with all the characteristics present.

11/16/2020 - jimmythesaint Likes this wine:

Drinking well and nicely balanced. More Burgundian than traditional CA style and much more preferred by the drinkers.

9/15/2020 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Lovely bottle for my lovely wife’s birthday. Better than the day we tasted/purchased in 2005. Served chilled and drank over an hours time. Just grab a bottle and try for yourself to understand the complexities and nuances this bottle has to offer.

4/9/2020 - jimmythesaint wrote:

This bottle was bad as with a few recent garagiste purchases. Bad Brett that clings to the glass like smelly a$$ ladled in a candied bandaid rimmed Dixie cup. Gave it two days to blow off but just picked up more raw sewage.

4/7/2020 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Meh

2/7/2020 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Fabulous bottle of wine. Still early in the drinking window but don’t wait too long.

11/28/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Foul with bad Brett. Opened for a couple days hoping it would dissipate...ugh. Hope this was not the reason for the price discount.

10/13/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

A nice solid Pinot. It was a gift so not sure how much the mental game played on the enjoyment.��

8/8/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Drinking nicely with spice and everything nice.

4/9/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Meh

12/20/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

From the reviews it looks like there are two camps. I liked this bottle and so did the couple we consumed it with over dinner. Drank more like a Bordeaux blend.

1/25/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

I wish I had bought a couple cases of this wine. Just a fun wine to open up and enjoy with friends who like age on their wines or with someone who has not yet discovered what an old world wine drinks like.

1/25/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Lovely burgundy and for the price point would buy this everyday over Treasury Estate wine deal on Beringer Reserve Chard.

2/25/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Really enjoyed this bottle. Good QPR and would buy more.

3/25/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Excellent QPR.

3/25/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Drank over three nights: First night Brett City. Second night Brett still front and center with some leather and possible a tad cedar. Finish on both nights tarnished by the Brett. Third night Brett still in the room but more medicinal notes but nothing indicative of a decent Bordeaux. QPR is low on the totem pole. Wait a few more years or decant and drink the next day or so.

3/16/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Loved this rose. New world meets old world. Nice bright fruit and minerality. Pairs with a variety of foods. Drank this bottle with corned beef and cabbage.

3/20/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Another bottle down and no complaints. I’ll buy case if offered again...

3/5/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Unfortunately, I could not wait to drink my last bottle. This is still on the young side with bright fruit and baking spice taking the lead. Balance is superb. Definitely take this bottle to dinner and sip with your meal. A feminine wine and I wish I had another bottle to try in about 5+ years to see if it transitions into a mature adult. IMO the best stage of a quality bottle of wine.

2/15/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Definitely a heavy weight by the bottle. First day impression was Gabriel Iglesias; big, bold and fluffy. Second day was still on the big and bold side, but more like Dave Chappelle after a little break.
The medicinal qualities, cedar and dark fruit shine on say two. However, still too viscous to drink now and would recommend holding for 3-5 years before revisiting.

2/3/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Not bad, not bad at all. On the not bad scale, this was pretty high.

2/6/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Pleasantly surprised by this bottle of wine. Great QPR and drinks better than some more expensive bottles of Napa wines.

1/1/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Sadly my last bottle and still firing on all cylinders.

1/1/2019 - jimmythesaint wrote:

A holiday wine gift. Nothing special and the 2016 Cinnabar Alexander Cab given to us far exceeded the quality of this bottle.

12/24/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Nice QPR. Balanced with a nice mouth feel. Good with or without you...I mean food.

12/21/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

A little disappointed in this bottle. Pulled from cellar but did warm up to room temperature as we drank the bottle. The heat really came through as the bottle warmed masking most of the enjoyable elements of the wine. There was some cedar box/spice but the 14% alcohol ran the show.

2/9/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Bottle firing on all cylinders with plenty of shelf life. The WM George T makes some quality wines flying below the radar and worth a sniff!

12/2/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Nicely balanced bottle of vino. Paired well with dungeness crab. Will wait a few years before the next bottle.

8/6/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

just starting to hit its drinking window. decant or hold.

8/2/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

I’ve had a few of these and nothing special. However, this bottle seemed to open up after a couple hours for decanting. Normally, I would not drink a decent Napa Cab under 5years. So, my bad and just give these, as Jim Croce sang, ...time in a bottle.

7/29/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Excellent QPR. Just a fun wine to drink to hold you over til the quality aged Boudreaux hit their drinking window. Cheers!

4/29/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Decanted for a couple hours and drank within 30 mins. Surprisingly good at this youthful age. Dark fruit, cedar box and a touch of chilie pepper.

4/29/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Loved the first bottle so much had to share another a couple days later. Lemon, mineral, and a touch of spice to make it all good. Will sit on the last bottle 3-5 years.

4/25/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Drank my last bottle and similar to my 2015 bottle. Cracked pepper, blood soaked satchel of roasted venison draped in bacon, a dash of dried herbs, soy, olive and a sprinkle of sea salt. This bottle is why I buy good quality Sarahs. If you fruit mongers don’t appreciate an aged Syrah, I’ll buy your Pax Richards!

4/23/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Popped, poured and partook. Nothing special stood out and possibly still needs more time in the bottle to evolve.

2/25/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Opened for about an hour in the bottle. Nice dried herbs, dark cherry, with a little citrus zest. Nice mouth coating finish. Drink up if you want more fruit or wait a couple years for more earthy notes to evolve.

1/15/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Nothing special and would not buy again. I’ll chalk it up to its youth.

1/28/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Lovely bottle of wine with a touch of petrol, lime zest, with a bright finish. I’d give the wine more time in the bottle but it won’t disappoint.

1/27/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

This was my last bottle and it did not disappoint. Amazingly fresh for its age. Dark Fruit (blueberry compote?), Roasted meat, spice with a nice round finish. I wish I had more to try in a few years. Me sad...

1/1/2018 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Nice bottle of wine showing its age. Brownish Yellow in color with spice, slightly roasted almonds with a balanced finish.

12/18/2017 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Approachable now with some air. Earthy, bright red fruit, nice minerality, and good finish. Still needs more time in the bottle but worth a spin now.

11/3/2017 - jimmythesaint wrote:

Drank this too early but just had to try. Lovely bottle of wine and true compatriot. Plum, cherry, dried herbs/tobacco with a little tar for a touch of smoke. A nice finish to accompany any hearty fare. Very approachable now but age worthy.

11/14/2017 - jimmythesaint wrote:

I enjoy Pax's wines but this one missed its mark. Just a bland wine.