7/22/2022 - 907grapenut wrote:

Balanced, light bodied. A little stewed fruit on the nose.

7/16/2022 - 907grapenut Likes this wine:

Wow, what some age will do really enjoyable. Mid palate is nice, has some mixed berries that come across strong. Still some tannins but I wouldn’t wait long to drink. Seems perfect now. Wish I had another bottle.

5/6/2022 - 907grapenut Likes this wine:

Seems to be drinking perfectly right now. Smooth velvet.

4/30/2022 - 907grapenut Likes this wine:

Has smoothed quite a bit, maybe toward the end of life? Has some juiciness at the end, a little stewed fruit.

12/1/2021 - 907grapenut wrote:

Balanced, got the blue fruit mentioned. Nice acidity.

11/29/2021 - 907grapenut wrote:

Soft plush mouthfeel, ripe but not jammy, maybe some pencil lead in the mid palate. A bit of a quick finish. Not a ton of acidity or tannins so I’m guessing it wouldn’t age a long time.

10/27/2021 - 907grapenut Likes this wine:

Drank this over 3 nights. 2nd night was the best. 3rd night got a little flat. Nice dark fruit, round, and nice tannins. I agree with statements that this probably won't age long, since I didn't get high acidity or tannins.

4/5/2016 - 907grapenut Likes this wine:

Great balance, even with pop and pour.

1/14/2016 - 907grapenut wrote:

Soft on initial palate. Has some rusticness and not a lot of fruit, but some dark fruit that might open up a bit. Grows in intensity and some acidity. Kind of a dusty finish.

10/21/2013 - 907grapenut wrote:

Seems like it is at or just past prime

9/22/2013 - 907grapenut wrote:

Aging nicely. Nice mouthfeel. Sourness there, but not overpowering. Decent finish, super smooth tannins. Wouldn't wait much longer to drink.

2/16/2013 - 907grapenut wrote:

Wonderfully balanced. Needs at least 1 hour decanting. Nice finish, medium body.

2/11/2013 - 907grapenut wrote:

A bit of a cold, so everything is a bit muted, but I really liked and for a sub $20 bottle I thought decent. I don't remember what I paid. Nice smooth start, somewhat thin mid, decent finish with drying fine tannins on finish.

1/20/2013 - 907grapenut wrote:

Just ok. Not necessarily flat, but not really anything noteworthy good or bad.

11/12/2012 - 907grapenut wrote:

Nice blend. A bit of funk on the nose and initial palate; dissipated with time. Balanced, old world meets new world

11/2/2012 - 907grapenut wrote:

I'm not sure if over the hill, but not a lot left. I'd also agree a little off. Dried fruit on nose and initial palate. Not delicious but not throwaway.

7/13/2012 - 907grapenut wrote:

Dry, with fine tannins. A nice mix of dark fruit at med palate and a bit brighter on initial taste. Medium bodied.

6/14/2012 - 907grapenut wrote:

Big, modern. Good QPR, though, for sure. Not necessarily my style.

6/12/2012 - 907grapenut wrote:

Medium short finish. Nice structure.

6/3/2012 - 907grapenut wrote:

Seems to still be drinking ok. Medium body. Some acidity.

3/15/2012 - 907grapenut wrote:

I've had this wine in my cellar for a few years now and decided it was time. Unfortunately, there is some funk on the nose and not in a good way. I sometimes think I'm oversensitive to this, so it may have been ok... I went back and forth on it. The mouthfeel is smooth, like I remember, and the finish lingers and has nice tannins, still. Fairly classic Merlot profile, not high fruit. But, for me, there was this persistent "off-ness" that prevented me from completely enjoying it. I didn't mark the bottle flawed, but lowered my rating. It could be this is nearing the end of life or, probably more likely, there was just something a bit off in this bottle. Without that, I would have gone 89+

2/26/2012 - 907grapenut wrote:

Another Oscar night. Only one more bottle left. This is a great Zin with wonderful nose. Similar tasting notes.

9/24/2011 - 907grapenut wrote:

I follow most of the previous tasting notes - absolutely wonderful mouthfeel, nice subtle but present tannins, the finish is there, but the weakest part of the wine in my opinion.

9/8/2011 - 907grapenut wrote:

Very good, can't add much to all the tasting notes. Slightly one dimensional, but nice body and fruit with old world nuances. Have one more bottle that I will open in 2012, but probably not later than that

3/30/2011 - 907grapenut wrote:

Tasted good, not over the hill, but not anything left, either. Some dried fruit.

3/20/2011 - 907grapenut wrote:

Nicely balanced. Dark fruit, some earthiness and spice on the finish. Moderate tannins.

3/1/2011 - 907grapenut wrote:

Enjoyed with a salmon dinner and it was excellent. Not a ton of complexity, but great compliment to a nice dinner.

2/28/2011 - 907grapenut wrote:

Another Oscar night. Wine was great, nice tannins and fruit. It is well built, not jammy. Not too hot, either.

2/13/2011 - 907grapenut wrote:

Nice berries. Dry tannins. Nice wine with food. I'd agree with a lot of the previous tasting notes.

2/13/2011 - 907grapenut wrote:

Not enjoyable. Tried it over 2 nights and little improvement on night 2. Upfront
it is light for a CdP, old world mid palate but the finish has something off that I really didn't like. Not sure how to describe but I'm waiting a couple years before trying again - here's hoping.

10/19/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Nothing special but nicely done. Quite dry. Not a ton of fruit.

10/16/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Smoky, some dark dirt. I'm not sure if more bottle time will help or not, but worth trying. Full bodied, medium tannins, some nice fruit on the finish but transition between mid and finish a bit hollow.

9/17/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Constantly evolved throughout the evening. Started out as velvet mocha and transitioned to spicy licorice. Wonderful wine.

8/23/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Super smooth, had King Salmon for dinner. Awesome pairing

7/14/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Big wine and plenty of heat on the nose but also some spice. Somewhat in check when drinking, and carries some fruit into the finish. Enjoyable now but I'm not sure how long it will last.

6/18/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Inky dary and extracted, but polished and smooth. The finish goes on a bit, and I'd consider it well balanced. I get some dill on the nose. The mouthfeel is nice, and small tannins; but, not a lot of complexity in the taste.

6/4/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Bad, oxidized... Very bummed

5/1/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Lots of caramel, butterscotch on finish. Soft, silky tannins.

4/16/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Chalky on the finish, fruity edges but solid core. Tight on the nose. Nicely balanced and quite interesting. Shows some Syrah but restrained, kind of bounces back and forth.

3/29/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Started off a little awkward but through some time balanced out. A bit off on the finish that never went away. I'd agree with others in that it probably won't improve with age. Not a lot of fruit.

3/25/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Dark, smooth, definitely some chocolate undertones. A bit heavy on the oak. Big, soft, round tannins

3/9/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Strawberry and Granache on the nose. Super smooth mouthfeel and some syrah spice on the finish.

3/7/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Not a huge zin fan, but this one impressed me. Nice smooth feel in the mouth yet some structure and backend small tannins. Finish peeters out just a little, but a very nice wine. Drank while watching the Oscars.

2/27/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Very nice nose. Tannins and dryness on the finish.

2/27/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Not a great finish. Stewed plums on nose. Still some tannins but it's not going to improve. Not a good food wine at this point, bit still enjoyable to drink on it's own.

2/27/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Definitly cassis on the nose, but needs more time in cellar. Small, round tannins.

2/22/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Fruit really encompasses nice structure and tannins. Finishes with some spices and dark chocolate. Nice

2/20/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Nice representation of 2007 vintage. Dirty, diaper, earth nose. Great weight, body. Very short but clean finish.

2/18/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Initially found it a little watery in the mouth. Comes across a little Morthern Rhone in nose and initial taste. Some spice on the finish and a little structure.

2/17/2010 - 907grapenut wrote:

Nice mouthfeel and fruit. Spicy like spice box, some cloves, but also some smoothness from dark fruit.