3/13/2024 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

Coravined a taste: The wine looks dark garnet colored. The legs are slow. It smells like blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, lead pencil, sandalwood and clove. It tastes like blueberry, plum, mineral and sandalwood. The wine has round texture smooth, long medium finish. Enjoyed this.. .and it's ready to drink now.

2/4/2024 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

A very enjoyable and drinkable wine.
The wine looks salmon colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like cranberry, raspberry, grapefruit and lychee. It tastes like strawberry, cranberry, red currant, lemon and fig. The body is light/medium. The wine has bright texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has low acidity.

9/12/2023 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

Enjoyed this bottle paired with Ravioli (Italian sausage) with red sauce. Enough body and bold yet smooth tannins to make the pairing work so well.
The wine looks purple colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like cranberry, red currant, guava, black pepper and bell pepper. It tastes like blackberry, gooseberry, black currant (cassis) and black pepper. The body is medium. The wine has round texture. The wine finishes short. The wine has medium acidity.

4/16/2023 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

Very enjoyable. Deep purple in color; med minus in body; red fruits on the nose, strawberry and raspberry notes; soft tight tannins - quite a nice cocktail wine.

4/9/2023 - Kcookesd wrote:

Pnp with the neighbors - 3rd bottle of the evening. On Pnp was a bit tight and grippy with tannins - as it aired in glass more red razzleberry on the nose (slightly burned maybe). Nicely drinkable and Med body Dark almost purple color in glass.

3/23/2023 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

I enjoyed this Merlot from Diamond Mountain - had med plus body, deep purple color; nice red fruit blue fruit and cedar nose, tannins were consistent fairly sharp but with decent hang time. Cork was soft on top half and the screw just pulled right thru it, so I quickly backed the cork screw out and grabbed the AhSo which successfully removed the cork. No taint or oxidation as the cork was soft only on the top half and it was sealed under a wax cap.

3/24/2023 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

Enjoyed this with the winos down the street; this is a Petit Verdot based Bordeaux blend coming out of Santa Barbara County. Nice red fruit on the nose and tannins were soft. It's not super complex, but it's very alluring - perfect for a good time with friends.

3/24/2023 - Kcookesd wrote:

Agree with previous posts - bright fruit red with sour cherry - fairly approachable

3/16/2023 - Kcookesd wrote:

Have enjoyed a bottle or two of Taken over the last several years; even after the sale of the company, this wine remains a great drinkable weekday and dinner party wine. Pared this with a fillet and roasted broccoli. Previous CT notes resonate, with some cedar notes on the nose and red fruit on the palate with tennis that soften.

3/15/2023 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

Surprised by the fruit forward nature of this wine with dry short and concise tannins. Surprisingly drinkable on pnp and got smoother with air in glass.

3/11/2023 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

Definitely one of the heavier PN in their line up. Not as elegant or refined fruit as many PN's; it's heavier on the baking spice and mineral side of palate; dark blue and red fruit on nose with spice on the nose.

3/7/2023 - Kcookesd wrote:

This has a nice dark purple plumb color with medium legs. The bouquet was baked strawberry and tart cherry with back notes of chocolate, the tannins were balanced and silky smooth, medium to lighter body, with red fruit and baked black fruit flavors being most pronounced. Very easy drinking or dare I say quaffable wine that brings a smile to your face.

3/5/2023 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

giving it a 91+ very nice dark fruit and slate with smooth tannins - very approachable and enjoyable.
The wine looks purple colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like blackberry, blueberry and stoniness. It tastes like blackberry, blueberry, plum and mineral. The body is light/medium. The wine has satin-like texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has medium acidity.

2/7/2023 - Kcookesd wrote:

Pnp and after just a bit of air in the glass the alcohol evaporated and the soft red fruit with back end of ripe tomato with soft tannins took over and made for an enjoyable drink.

1/27/2023 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

From winemakers notes: Aromas of pear and lemon zest enchant the senses before pink grapefruit and almond enrich the palate, with a touch of mineralogy completing the picture on this hand crafted, stylish Italian varietal. nice balance of crisp, refreshing acidity and light fruit aromas. All rang true to description! 89+

1/9/2023 - Kcookesd wrote:

We had this after a sushi dinner and was so happy the tannins were soft yet defined and lots of dark fruit and light red fruit. Delicious.

12/27/2022 - Kcookesd wrote:

Soft floral and fruit nose, apple and peach cider flavor fruit forward but quite enjoyable as a dessert wine.

12/24/2022 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

This tasted better than I thought from earlier reviews. It’s tasting fantastic - still nicely structured with soft tannins. Dark fruit blue fruit Pronounced

10/27/2022 - Kcookesd wrote:

From Wineries website: Dark, dreamy, and complex, this Touriga will leave your mouth watering. Showcasing heavy earthy tones with tobacco and baked fruits. --- 100% touriga nacional. For me: the nose was spicy - peppery with some baking spices, fruit coming thru with aeration of blueberry and bittersweet cocoa.

8/3/2022 - Kcookesd wrote:

The wine looks light gold colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like lemon, grapefruit, apple, pear and honeydew. The body is medium. The wine has satin-like texture. The wine finishes long. The wine has high acidity.

8/4/2022 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

PNP'd for a birthday dinner: Bright red and blue fruit, good acid and medium to soft tannins that smoothed out and rounded out the flavor.
The wine looks garnet colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like raspberry, strawberry, blueberry and mineral. The body is medium. The wine has polished texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has high acidity.

5/2/2021 - Kcookesd wrote:

Yum!!!

9/13/2020 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

Very young - didn’t decant - red fruit - strawberry - tannins In back - as it opened it grew in complexity texture balance and tannins evened out. Will be delicious in a couple years or more.

8/15/2020 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

still well structured and tannins were surprisingly strong and smoothed out after it was decanted.

12/9/2019 - Kcookesd Likes this wine:

Drinking exceptionally well!!!

12/6/2019 - Kcookesd wrote:

Flavor of red fruit - light we’ll structure lite tannins.

11/5/2019 - Kcookesd wrote:

Spicy- mint or cinnamon.