2/1/2016 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Lovely Barberesco. Medium body with ruby red color and slightly brownish tinge on the rims. Full expression of chocolate, expresso, and earthy qualities. Still fruit forward with cherries and raspberries. Drinking beautifully right now.

10/18/2014 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Great fruit and tannins still in tact

3/19/2014 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Nice wine. Aromatic nose with dark fruit and spice. Well balanced on acidity and tannins are firm. Can drink now. But could be put away for few more years.

7/10/2013 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Had with Divya and Arvind

7/10/2013 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Good torrontes. Inexpensive easy drinking for the summer.

6/4/2013 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Had with Snehal and Uday

4/26/2012 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Too sweet

4/26/2012 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Very well balanced cabernet

3/16/2012 - SyrahQueen wrote:

The wine is an intense dark ruby color. The nose is flagrant with floral, fruit and spice. The wine has good amount acid. The tannins have subsided and are soft and velvety. The wine is very jammy, with lots of fruit and can give it an aspect of sweetness, but it is completely dry. Enjoyed this wine and would buy again.

3/5/2012 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Good value wine for the price. Everyday drinking wine. Not a lot of complexities

1/18/2012 - SyrahQueen wrote:

I have not had much Pinot Noirs from New Zealand and so I was very impressed with this wine. Was a light ruby red in color and the nose had pleasant aromas of strawberries and jam. The taste was light and smooth with very little tannis and very light acidity. Hints of fruit also. Very light soft finish.

1/18/2012 - SyrahQueen wrote:

First glass right after opening was not great. But after an hour of decanting this wine was amazing. The color was a brownish, red, showing some aging of the wine. The nose had hints of fruit and slight vanilla. The taste was very dry on first tasting almost like a lemon burst in my mouth. But the glass after decanting was extremely well balanced and was very pleasantly surprised. I do not drink a lot a of Grenache, but after this bottle I will definitely explore more. The mouth was full of tannins and light acidity. The fruit levels of the wine had dropped quite substantially compared to previous tasters, but still pleasant for the palette. Really nice wine

1/18/2012 - SyrahQueen wrote:

First glass right after opening was not great. But after an hour of decanting this wine was amazing. The color was a brownish, red, showing some aging of the wine. The nose had hints of fruit and slight vanilla. The taste was very dry on first tasting almost like a lemon burst in my mouth. But the glass after decanting was extremely well balanced and was very pleasantly surprised. I do not drink a lot a of Grenache, but after this bottle I will definitely explore more. The mouth was full of tannins and light acidity. The fruit levels of the wine had dropped quite substantially compared to previous tasters, but still pleasant for the palette. Really nice wine.

12/10/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Very well made Napa Cab. Lots of fruit and tannins.. Well balanced.

12/10/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

A wonderful luscious Amarone. Had lots of fruits and jam, fig and and possibly some sugar.. Was balanced on the fruits and tannins. Should have decanted for a while. Could have used a few more years in the cellar..

11/4/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Consumed to celebrate world champagne day!!

10/10/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

peppery and fruity. Enjoyed thoroughly.

10/10/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Perfect Syrah. bold, flavorful. Full of ripe fruits and tannins.

10/10/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Had in Central Park for Vallis Bday

9/26/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Very well balanced wine. Great vintage. Nice Napa cab that is well round and decent price..

9/22/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Light, refreshing, crisp. Great value for the money

6/9/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

A wonderful surprise. Was not expecting much from this Cabernet. But it had a right balance of fruit and tannis.

5/21/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Did not enjoy this bottle at all. Thought it was beyond it's shelf life.. Definitely not an age worthy Bordeaux. But then what did I expect for $20..

5/21/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Very good Aglianico.. Jammy and chocolately. Though a little too acidic for me. Overall good quality Aglianico..

5/19/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Drank so beautifully. Was very luscious and full bodied. Lots of fruit and tannins.

5/19/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Gave to Jigna for having us over for lunch...

5/9/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Really enjoyed this wine. Had hints of berries and slight fruit but was spicy and pepper. Mild tannins. The wine is drinking very well right now.

5/6/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Tannis and fruit have died down. Should of had a year or two ago.

1/26/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Very fruit forward wine. But as one of the other tasters suggested the fruit seems very artificial. Decent wine for the price, but nothing more.

1/26/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Wine was extremely acidic. Slight fruit but not much follow through.

1/26/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Soft mellow wine. I have not had a merlot in years and was so pleasantly surprised. Had bits of fruit and soft tannis. Enjoyable wine for the price.

1/10/2011 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Wonderful blend. Luscious fruit and velvety smooth. Highly recommend for this price point. A wonderful surprise from Washington.

12/16/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Fruit forward with hints of blackberry and jam. Had soft tannins as well. Nice wine.

12/5/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Very young. Could of used a few more years. Has hints of fruit and spice but a ton of acid.

11/17/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

This Vineyard never disappoints me. I have a great fondness for Chappellet and often times becomes my go to wine. Very deep in color, ruby. The nose had spice, fruit and great elegance. The wine was velvety and smooth but still had tannins and acid. Traces of blueberries and rasberries and vanilla. Really enjoyed this wine. Will be great for many years to come.

10/30/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Had this bottle last night at Aureole. Was a perfect follow up wine to our first wine which was a bordeaux blend. Wine had great nose and complex tannins and fruit and acid. Really enjoyed. Great wine for price point.

10/30/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Had this at Aureole in NYC last night. Had a big nose. Wonderful hints of fruit and spice. Lovely finish. Just the perfect balance of fruit, tannis, and acid. Really enjoyed and would highly recommend. Amazing price point for this type of wine, paid $60 at restaurant but just bought it for $20 at a local wine shop. The wine made our dinner all the more memorable.. Will be serving over Thanksgiving.

10/28/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

This wine was very aromatic on the nose, hints of berries and spice. Deep rich ruby color. Wine had a balance of fruit, tannis, and acid. Good everyday drinking Syrah. Not too fruit forward, which I prefer..

10/17/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Full body, with lots of pepper, fruit and tannis and acidity. Great CDR... Highly recommend.

10/10/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

The color on this wine was gorgeous. A very deep ruby, burgundy red. The nose had floral hints but also spices like cinnamon. The wine was very smooth and well balanced. Had lots of fruit, but no sweetness. Very well balanced wine. Really enjoyed. Looking forward to opening the rest of the bottles.

8/15/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Wonderfully smooth cabernet. Had a slight bit of fruit and very mild tennis. Thoroughly enjoyed this Sonoma Cab.

7/29/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

This wine had a great nose with blackberries, vanilla and hints of cinnamon. We let it decant for a an hour, I thought the wine had too much oak and heat(acid). It had some tannins as well. Overall the wine was OK, but a little too oaky and acidic for my palate.

7/26/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Not a big white drinker, but Chappellet being my favorite Napa Vineyard I gave this a try. I enjoyed the wine, was buttery and a had full, luscious creaminess to it. The wine had a light oakiness to it, but I do not have much to compare it too, since I am not a big Chardonnay drinker. I enjoyed this wine on a terribly hot summer day, and was very pleased that I tried expanding my palate.

7/26/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

This wine struck as me as unusually different and of course I saw the slight blend of Syrah in the mix. What a nice surprise. I love my Syrah's so to have it blended it with a cab made me so biased in favor of this wine. This wine had an intensely dark ruby color. This wine was intense, with a good balance. I enjoyed the soft tannins, possibly from the Syrah and the fruits were prominent but not overpowering. The wine is drinking well. Had a long luscious finish. Highly recommend, drinking well now.

7/26/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Another great solid wine from Conn Valley. Dark fruits, berries, spice and currant on the nose. Mouth had a lovely balance of fruit, tannins and slight oak. A solid Napa Cab for $20, great value.

7/26/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Really enjoyed this wine. Very Bordeaux like. But feel like I drank too early. Will be lovely in another few years. The nose was earthly and even hints of leather after a few more swirls the vanilla, cherries and currants were coming through. Had great complexities and balance. Definitely still a lot of tannins. Will age very nicely. Will put away my other bottles for a few years.

7/26/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

A good wine, that always consistently comes through. Nice deep purple colors, Had fruit, mild tannins and definitely some oak, but not overpowering. The nose had vanilla, cherries and a lot of earthiness.Enjoyed the wine.

7/26/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Served this wine at dinner party. Everyone loved the wine. Decanted for an hour. Wonderful nose with spice and earth and dark berries. Very smooth finish with fruit and tannins,. Wonderfully balanced.Had a nice long finish. Highly recommend.

7/21/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Very sweet Zin. Not just fruit forward, but sweet also. Very think and jammy. Drinks like a dessert wine. I was looking for a spicy Zin tonight. This was not working for me..

7/18/2010 - SyrahQueen wrote:

Dark ruby color. Full of chocolate and berries on the nose. Lots of fruit and tannins and acidity. Good value for the money.