12/9/2023 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Complex yet smooth. Hints of mineral stone and grape fruit. Delicious. Will buy again.

9/2/2023 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Great value for the money. Smooth with vanilla and oak tones. Perfect for before dinner or with a good cream sauce pasta or fish.

7/25/2023 - JohnVA Does not like this wine:

Very watery and light. Little nose or mouth Just not impressed for the money.

7/25/2023 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Deep rich blackberry on the nose and the mouth. Medium body Minimal tanin but very drinkable with a bloody steak. Definitely buy again.

5/29/2023 - JohnVA wrote:

Delicious and full. Smooth Slight grass with a hint of oak from the Semillion and Muscadelle. Definitely would buy again. Perfect with grilled sword fish topped with mango on a bed of spinach.

3/25/2023 - JohnVA wrote:

Balanced tanins with hints of dark berries and leather Unique blend from Spain Enjoyed with spicy vodka sauce over pasta. Will definitely try again

2/26/2023 - JohnVA Does not like this wine:

Nondescript and unmemorable buttery’ish Chardonnay. But really not something I would try again.

2/8/2023 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Loved this wine. I think I brought it back from a trip to Italy. Rich, full bodied, earthy, slight hint of berries. Had over a delicious pasta fagioli. Would love to find another bottle

12/30/2022 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Excellent balance even in 2022. Smooth and drinkable. Deliciously enjoyed with some cheeses and spreads Wish I had another bottle!

12/16/2022 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Rich body with tanins and beeries. Can be aged further or enjoyed now. Had with a nice steak and mustard cream sauce.

11/15/2022 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Rich fruits with slight tanins. Hints of blackberry and leather.

10/6/2022 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Loved this wine. Full bodies and robust tanins. Good fruit and finish. Had it with hibachi steak.

8/6/2022 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Rich berries and leather tones. Smooth and deep taste with subtle tanins. Perfect with a good steak. Would definitely try again.

6/20/2022 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Light crisp and slight hint of green apples. Very refreshing and perfect summer aperitivo

6/3/2022 - JohnVA wrote:

Crisp and light. A hint of Granny Smith apples but not over powering Perfect for aperitivo with parmigiano on a warm summer day.

3/6/2022 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Dry but fruity and smooth Slight leather, tanins, and blackberries. Great with lamb or braised meats or string cheese. Would definitely purchase again

1/22/2022 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Dry and full body with medium tannins. Blackberry and chocolate finish. Very drinkable

11/27/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Rich nose of dried berries and leather. Medium tannins and dry texture.
Smooth start but a relatively weak finish. Paired well with butternut squash sauce over gnocchi. Very pleasant wine but definitely drink now.

11/13/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Rich and dark. Like a heavy dose of chocolate and coffee that you eat with a great steak. Hints of tanin's and fruit. Balance with smooth finish. Definitely lives up to its name. Would drink again.

9/25/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Aromatic and vibrant nose with grassy herbal finish. Sipped as an apertivo. Very enjoyable. Would try again.

7/1/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Crisp with slight fruit. Very drinkable.

7/1/2021 - JohnVA wrote:

Smooth Chardonnay with oak and vanilla but not over powering. Good with a white pasta sauce.

7/1/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Nice and crisp but not much fruit. May purchase again.

6/11/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Rich, full berries with slight tanins. Goes well with pasta or steak. Definitely buy again.

6/2/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Delicious blend of apples and honeysuckle with a hint of citrus. Very smooth and drinkable. Had with a nice frittata but would pair well with cheeses or other fruit. Definitely will buy again.

4/24/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Light and balanced. Apples and pears. Not overly sweet. Balanced. Good for appettivo.

4/24/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Pretty good local merlot. Not a great value but OK with an an Easter lamb dish.

3/24/2021 - JohnVA wrote:

Light and fresh. Great with cheeses as an aperitif. Will purchase again.

3/24/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Consistently good wine. Feels full in the mouth but very smooth finish with hints of oak and citrus. Definitely repeat buy.

3/24/2021 - JohnVA wrote:

First bottle of 4. Pretty ordinary. Lacking body and much complexity. Hopefully will get better with second sampling.

3/18/2021 - JohnVA wrote:

Fine for the price point but definitely nothing special here. Lacked much depth or structure. Nothing distinguishing.

2/26/2021 - JohnVA wrote:

Pleasant and deep color with matching nose and taste. Slight taste of vanilla but not over powering like Chardonnay. Will buy again.

2/26/2021 - JohnVA wrote:

Preferred this to the 2017. Wine had a nose full of wet leather which I found positive. Full and rich berries in the mouth. Would buy again.

2/26/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Just OK. Kind of watered down and tasting weak at this point. Nothing bad but nothing spectacular either.

2/26/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Deep and rich berries. Full bodied but not overwhelming. Not spectacular but good value.

2/19/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Consistently good and very accessible here in the US. Brought this bottle back from a trip to Veneto in 2019. Full bodied with good balence of tanins and berries. Will open up after a while. Enjoyed with a great filet for Valentine’s Day but have also paired with Osso Buco. A very versatile wine.

2/13/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

New favorite cheap wine. Full bodied and fruity. Medium tannins with smooth finish. Would definitely buy again.

2/12/2021 - JohnVA wrote:

Light berry slight vanilla. Great value. Definitely buy again.

2/12/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Spicy and berry. Definitely buy again

2/12/2021 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Nice strong and very berry. Definitely buy again.

12/15/2020 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Nice reasonably priced Bordeaux. Nothing special but nothing offensive either.

12/13/2020 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Very dry and tight. Would have been interesting to let it breath for an hour or more but was looking to drink something with pizza. Slight berry flavor.

10/12/2020 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Smooth butter and delicious. Perfect as an appettivo or main course wine.

10/12/2020 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Pleasant slight buttery taste with smooth finish. Perfect for cheese or a pasta. I had it with a butternut squash risotto.

9/18/2020 - JohnVA wrote:

Nice and light and airy. Delicious with light berry. Perfect with meats or cheese. Grilled pork. Definitely try again.

9/18/2020 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Heavy berry blend. Not bad. Not great. Good with pizza or kabobs.

9/13/2020 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Delicious surpris e pinot. Light but well structured. Cherry with hint of minerality. Had it with a Friday night Peruvian grilled chicken but would have been just as good with a pork loin and Brussell sprouts. Can't wait to try it again.

9/13/2020 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Just ok. Kind of indescript and lacking much character. Slight oak. May buy again.

9/13/2020 - JohnVA wrote:

Robust and rich cab. Dry and heavy tanins. Dark cherry and mineral. Perfect with steak or lamb. Love this wine.

9/13/2020 - JohnVA Likes this wine:

Pleasant oaky nose and deep rich cherry and tanins in the mouth. Great with steak. Really liked this wine. Will purchase again.