4/29/2020 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

Pale yellow in color. Tropical fruit notes; papaya, guava, toasted coconut on the nose. Candied pineapple, lemon, fresh salinity on the palate. Acid is moderate. Really lovely wine, especially for the spring/summer. 14.2% ABV. $29 from winery (pre-discount).

3/21/2020 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

13% ABV. Creamy pineapple, touch of flint, toast; some spice. Golden color, mid-heavy on the palate. Light finish. Touch of oak, but well balanced. Moderate acidity.

1/26/2020 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

Very good. As the nose opens, some sage, herb. Dark candied cherry, hint of smoke on the palate; superb finish. Amazing QPR.

1/19/2020 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

Beautiful ruby color. Bay leaf, dusty tannins; cherry, some tartness on the palate.

1/18/2020 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

Dark fruits, cassis; slight smokiness. Better on day 2.

1/3/2020 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

Less tannic than the Geyserville, but also not quite as aromatic. Ready for drinking now. Cassis, dark fruit, some jam, vanilla. 14.8% ABV.

12/30/2019 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

Even though it’s still very young, this is drinking well now. Licorice, bay leaves, soft tobacco, leather, dark fruits; moderately tannic. Should age well. Really great wine. Fair QPR at $39.99. Decant for at least 30 minutes.

11/30/2019 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

Lilac, earth, cherry on the nose. Acidity on the palate. Rich, silky finish; herbal notes. Rivals some Burgundy wines. Excellent.

11/23/2019 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

Medium gold in color; tart lemon, cream on the nose; fairly rich on the palate; toasty. Delicious. 1/3 Chardonnay, 1/3 Pinot Noir, 1/3 Pinot Meunier. Excellent value.

11/16/2019 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

Very interesting; definitely to be paired with food. Natural dosage (no added sugar). Beautiful cranberry color. Unique wine.

11/3/2019 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

Great wine. Figs on the palate. The Lot IV and V are also very good.

11/3/2019 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

Consistently great GSM from excellent local winemaker.

8/19/2019 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

Despite the reviews of others, this is a great QPR and hard to beat at $8.99. 13.5% ABV, which is lower than most Napa Cabs and higher-alcohol content New World wines. Color is fine; no indication of additives (as can be true of more pricey CA wines, reds and whites.) Dark fruits, vanilla, smoke; smooth on the palate. Great buy.

8/15/2019 - Jean-LucP wrote:

Note: 15.9% ABV.

8/10/2019 - Jean-LucP wrote:

Medium gold in color. Yeast on the nose; hint of bitterness, but sweetness and yeast on the palate, too. Not detecting any tropical fruit flavors. No oak, but nothing else much there, either. Wouldn't buy again.

8/4/2019 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

Very good. 13.6% ABV. Light golden colored. Toasty brioche, lemon, almond on the nose. Smooth on the palate. Stone fruit; low-medium acidity. Touch of honeysuckle. Reminiscent of Burgundian Chardonnay.

8/1/2019 - Jean-LucP Does not like this wine:

Very different from the 2017. Purchased by accident. Higher alcohol (14%), 99% Grenache, 1% Syrah. Dark purple; heavier. Very tightly wound. More acidic. Lacking the floral notes of the 2017 vintage; spice dominates. Acidic and astringent notes on the palate. Will try again tomorrow. Not the worst wine ever, but would not buy again, even at $15. If you have the option, get the 2017.
Addendum: Day 2. Lost flavor; sour. Dumping bottle.

7/3/2019 - Jean-LucP Likes this wine:

(Caveat: from a non-Chardonnay drinker.) I really like this wine. No overwhelming oak — like many of the CA Chardonnays — or hit-you-in-the-face butter. Golden in color. Crisp, medium acidity, nice minerality, tropical notes; a bit heavier on the palate and a hint of creaminess. Better with food and better on day 2. 13.5% ABV. $26.99. Will purchase again.