4/5/2022 - rsutyla wrote:

Red plum, medium acitiy, undertones of earthiness

4/5/2022 - rsutyla wrote:

Round raspberry notes with the perfect amount of acidity

4/5/2022 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Moderately sweet for a viogner. Good acidity

3/18/2022 - rsutyla wrote:

Perfect mix of minerality and lemony acidity. Perfect mouthfeel.

2/15/2022 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Slightly spicy, bright, good purple fruit

2/22/2022 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Perfect mix of light fruit up front with a dark, mildly tannic finish. Absolutely delicious

2/12/2022 - rsutyla wrote:

Perfect blend of acid and citrus, slight minerality as well.

2/4/2022 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Light and refreshing. Good fruit flavor (strawberry, raspberry) with medium acid.

11/25/2021 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Good body for a white, juicy sweetness that is not cloying. Reminds me of a Virginia Viogner

11/15/2021 - rsutyla wrote:

Very good. Slightly sweet but not cloying. Good as a dessert option too.

11/7/2021 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Fruity, robust, slightly Smokey. Perfect bottle.

11/4/2021 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Overall this is a solid 2-year-old cab sav. Definitely a little young and acidic, but not cloyingly so. Good bright fruit notes.

6/8/2021 - rsutyla wrote:

Wanted more from this one. A little two edgy and tannin forward for my taste

6/1/2021 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

More full bodied and bold than many viogners I’ve had; lovely golden color.

5/11/2021 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Rich, fragrant, and butter-colored. Perfect mouthfeel. Light honey and floral notes.

1/24/2021 - rsutyla wrote:

Full, tart berry notes with a juicy background.

10/14/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Very full bodied and tastes older and more complex than I expected. Berries, caramel, and balanced tannins. Still a big jagged around the edges, so benefits from opening up a bit and would likely benefit from 2-3 + years in the cellar.

8/30/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Full bodied, great with food. Good for any season.

8/17/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Quality summer wine (especially for a pino grigio)

8/10/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

young cav sav that is refreshing and juicy

8/6/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Dry, juicy, and subtly sweet and sour. The perfect Virginia viogner.

7/18/2020 - rsutyla wrote:

Dry, crisp, good body. All the best things in a rose. Will definitely buy this again.

7/29/2020 - rsutyla wrote:

Really great summer porch-sipping wine. Crowd pleaser. Sweet but not cloying, good body and mouthfeel. Still bright and acidic.

8/1/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

full bodied and fruity, perfect with red meats or heavier dishes

7/10/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Juicy and light with a strong backbone. Flirts on the edge of too much tannin for this type of wine, but always stays on the side of pleasant. A really good choice.

7/1/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Robust VA cab franc. Fruity, with the perfect amount of balanced tannins. Decanted for 30-60 min

6/3/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Lots of melon notes. Juicy without being sweet. Definitely an easy-drinking crowd pleaser.

6/2/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Crisp, dry, and pleasant Virginia Viognier. Lots of pear/apple notes. Doesn't quite have the tropical fruit notes and body that I associate with my favorite wines in this style.

5/25/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Refreshing red with notes of berries. Some vanilla and round notes, with mild-moderate tannins that are very pleasant. Would have been a 90+ wine with a bit more structure.

5/24/2020 - rsutyla wrote:

Some decent notes of white fruits, definitely not overly sweet. Weird, unpleasant aftertaste and smell, though. Would not choose again.

5/22/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Perfect balance of fruit and oak. Notes of green apple and some melon. Great spring wine.

5/21/2020 - rsutyla wrote:

Juicy; tropical fruit and citrus notes. Amazingly drinkable, great for a spring/summer day. Has the bubbles and creaminess that are expected in great pet nats.

5/14/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

My first lambrusco, and I think there was a lot to like -- light, dry, good with food. The flavor was slightly reminiscent of overcooked red fruits as the backbone, but the bubbles helped make that less unpleasant. Also had some smoky/cigar notes that I enjoyed. Improved as it opened up a bit.

5/7/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Juicy pear and peach. Great minerality that adds a contrasting bitterness and freshness. A quality unoaked chardonnay.

5/3/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Raspberry and strawberry on palate, with a pleasant acidity (and sometimes funkiness) initially. Dry, but with a hint of refreshing sweetness.

5/2/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

First note is peach, but not overpowering. Finishes dry with hints of strawberries and raspberries. A hugely refreshing and satisfying wine.

5/1/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Quality, low-priced champagne. Not too sweet, nothing crazy. Pleasing bubbles.

4/29/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Decanted for 15-30 minutes, then more as night went on. At 15 years old, this wine has beautiful balance of tannins and fruit. Restrained, but still present, tannins make for a deliciously rich and smooth mouthfeel. Notes of raspberry and other red fruits evolve, especially as wine opens up in glass a bit. A bit of milk chocolate/vanilla at finish, but nothing overwhelming. Overall a complex wine that was a great introduction to long-aged napa cab savs.

4/27/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

pleasantly fruity; somewhat thin and young tasting up front, but with a hint of rich chocolate and smoky notes on the finish (typical of other VA meritages I've had)

4/24/2020 - rsutyla wrote:

Light, fruity (Apple, green grape) and perfect for a summer day. Also has a creamy, scrumptious finish that takes this wine to the next level.

4/21/2020 - rsutyla wrote:

Strawberries, peaches, light apple on the palate. Acidic, but with a pleasing mouthfeel from the creaminess of the pet nat style. Perfect summertime easy sipper.

4/18/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Quality vintage sparkling wine. Dry apple and sweet brioche notes on the palate and nose. Easy to drink and enjoy.

4/14/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Raspberry, with some notes of darker fruits. Full tasting and smooth, with only mild tannins. This is what merlot wishes it was. Definitely benefits from sitting in glass for 5-10 minutes (or decanting).

4/12/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Classic Virginia Viognier taste (crisp, green apple with good acidity). However, none of the tropical fruit notes that some Viogniers can have. Finishes dry, with a pleasant yeasty taste. Definitely one I will try to have on hand frequently.

4/9/2020 - rsutyla Likes this wine:

Slightly smoky from petit verdot, with enough roundedness to make it enjoyable. Not a lot of brightness, but lots of dark fruits.