5/30/2021 - JMReed NC wrote:

Beautiful dark purple in color. Forest floor aroma. Dark berries, cedar wood on palate. Hint of white pepper on finish. Paired well with lox & bagel. Would do well with sharp cheeses or steak.

5/18/2021 - JMReed NC wrote:

Flowers and licorice on the nose. Cranberry, raspberries with a hint of cedar. Winrle has aged surprisingly well. Find sh is long and smooth.

5/3/2021 - JMReed NC Likes this wine:

Earthy aromas. Bing cherries, sandalwood, hint of spice on palate. High tannins, long finish

4/3/2021 - JMReed NC wrote:

From the winemaker : "Classic red garnet color. Beautiful bright, lush red fruit comes out of the glass in the form of bing cherries and cranberries. Followed by a hint of earth, red currant and rhubarb. Sangiovese produces a lovely palate that is hallmarked by slightly chalky tannins and a long, mouthwatering finish. The wine is delicious with well balanced finesse that is rarely seen in North Carolina wines."

4/2/2021 - JMReed NC Likes this wine:

wonderful summer wine - aromas of citrus and honeysuckle. Well balanced, refreshing.

Notes from the winemaker: "Very nice pale straw color. The wine has a subtle nose with layers of lemon, citrus, hints of tropical fruits like le grapefruit. More reserved aromatically than the warmer 2019 version. The wine has a nice entry on the palate, very crisp and refreshing due to being aged entirely in stainless steel. The wine flow down and through the palate with good minerality and a solid backbone. There is a nice suppleness on the finish that will grow more intense with additional bottle aging."

3/26/2021 - JMReed NC Likes this wine:

Dried fruit and spice on nose. Flavors of cherries with hint of oak. Full bodied, med-high tannins. Finishes smoothly.

Winemaker notes: "Deep garnet color. Nice dense berry fruit flies out of the glass with a hint of oak underneath. Think blackberries, blueberries and a little bramble. Very smooth mouthful as the win glides across the whole palate. Well balanced between structure, oak and underlying acidity. On the finish, the wine showcases spicy berry fruit with a hint of oak and a touch of black pepper."

3/20/2021 - JMReed NC Likes this wine:

Cherries on the nose, fruit forward with cherries and a hint of citrus. Smooth and well balanced.

3/14/2021 - JMReed NC wrote:

Decanted for several hours. Aromas of spice. Tart fruits on palate with peppery finish.

3/1/2021 - JMReed NC wrote:

Hints of spice on nose. Dark fruits are prominate on palate, finishes smooth with a total ch of white pepper. Medium body. Excellent with lasagna.

2/7/2021 - JMReed NC Likes this wine:

Jasmine and forest floor on the nose. Palate bursts with red dried fruits, finishes with cranberry. Medium tannins, smooth finish. Nice drinking wine. Served with chicken wings.

1/2/2021 - JMReed NC Likes this wine:

Floral aromas. Woodsy and dark fruit on palate. Well balanced, long smooth finish.

12/28/2020 - JMReed NC Likes this wine:

Nicely balanced, paired well with roast beef.

12/26/2020 - JMReed NC Likes this wine:

Cherries on nose, smooth palate. Aeration smoothed out palate nicely.

11/26/2020 - JMReed NC Likes this wine:

Excellent white for pairing with turkey dinner. Complex flavors, well balanced.

10/12/2020 - JMReed NC Likes this wine:

Raspberry, tobacco on the nose. Dried fruits - cranberry, rose hips on palate. Medium tannins and medium finish. Easy drinking red. Good wine considering the terrible wet weather olin NC in 2018.

5/25/2020 - JMReed NC Likes this wine:

The wine looks salmon colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. Aromas of raspberry and strawberry.
It tastes like strawberry, raspberry, lemon with a hint of sandalwood on the finish. Complex flavors, but smooth and refreshing, Paired well with grilled wings as well as brats. Excellent summer wine.

1/16/2009 - JMReed NC wrote:

Purple in color. Aromas of cherries, tobacco, leather. Initial flavors of orange, gave way to darker fruits of cherry and raspberry with smoky finish. Paired with steak topped with blue cheese, the pairing with blue chees brought out a nice vanilla finish.

11/8/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

83% Mourvedre, 17% Syrah, aged 29 months in 'neutral' oak
Ruby in color. Aromas of cherry, smoke with a hint of cinnamon. Flavors of raspberry, plum, white pepper on the finish. Nicely complex.

8/29/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Purple in color. Aromas of soft leather, cherry pipe tobacco. Rich, earthy flavors - cherries, black currants, hint of white pepper

8/23/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Plum, inky color. Aromas of plums, blackberries. Huge fruit flavors - blackberry, cherries, plum. Soft vanilla finish. Good value wine

7/1/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Ruby in color. Flavors of blackberry, tobacco, chocolate with hint of citrus. Nice complexity, good wine for the price.

6/21/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Color of purple ink. Blackberry and leather on the nose. Flavors of blackberry, chocolate, tobacco and vanilla. Hint of pepper & citrus on the finish. Wine offered up layers of flavors over several hours of enjoying the wine.

6/13/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Inky color. Aromas of cherries, flavors of cherries, smoky vanilla finish.

5/25/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Purple in color. Aromas of strawberries and white pepper. Flavors of rasberries, toasted vanilla with a hint of dark chocolate. Wine was initially tight, but opened up nicely with decanting.

5/17/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Color was purple & inky. Aromas of red licorice. Lots of fruit flavors, blackberry strawberry licorice, smoked vanilla on finish.

4/17/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Purple inky in color. Aromas of butterscotch & red licorice. Flavors of cherries, oranges with hint of vanilla on finish. Finishes softly.

3/28/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Cherry Red in color. Aromas of strawberries & Cedar. Flavors of strawberry and orange, with spices on the finish, hints of black tea. Paired well with spicy creole chicken & shrimp, would also go well with spicy marinara sauce.

2/3/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Deep Cherry red in color. Aromas of strawberry and pipe tobacco. Flavors of strawberry & orange spice.

1/8/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Vintage was 2006.
The wine looks rosy colored. Smelled like cherries jubilee, tasted like cherry pie.

Blend of Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv.

1/13/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Dark ruby color. Aromas of apricot tarts. Fruity flavors - apricot & raspberry.

7/7/2007 - JMReed NC wrote:

Dee ruby, plum color. Aromas of leather & oranges. Cherry and licorice flavors. Paired well with BBQ

6/30/2007 - JMReed NC wrote:

Purple in color. Aromas of Cherries, pepper, earth. Flavors of tobacco, peppers, with lemony finish.

6/24/2007 - JMReed NC wrote:

Straw in color. Aromas of butterscotch and lemon grass. Flavor of lemon, peach, pears. Well balanced.

7/13/2007 - JMReed NC wrote:

Ruby on color. flavors of cherries and peppers.

1/6/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Deep rich burgundy in color. Flavors of chocolate, cherries but also earthy with a hint of pepper on the finish.

4/8/2007 - JMReed NC wrote:

Blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Chenin Blanc. The wine looks yellow gold colored. It smells like apple and pear. It tastes like honeysuckle and honey. Paired well with ham.

5/8/2020 - JMReed NC wrote:

The wine looks purple colored. The legs are slow. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like black pepper and sandalwood. Tastes of jam and sandalwood. The body is medium/full. The wine has smooth texture. The wine finishes long. The wine has low acidity.

11/2/2006 - JMReed NC wrote:

Deep ruby in color. Cranberry, orange, espresso.

3/13/2008 - JMReed NC wrote:

Ruby in color. Aromas of strawberry & tobacco. Flavors of cherry & strawberry fruits are prominent, with hint of chocolate on the finish. Was not as big and bold as I expected for a Reserve Merlot.

6/21/2007 - JMReed NC wrote:

Deep purple in color. Aromas of Cherries and a hint of lemon. Dark fruit flavors with chocolate and tobacco overtones. Smooth finish. Most likely would improve with aging.

10/8/2005 - JMReed NC wrote:

Cherry in color. Tart but not too fruity. Light to medium body, smooth finish

9/24/2005 - JMReed NC wrote:

Ruby in color. Tart with hint of citrus. Mellowed and showed more berry flavor after being opened several hours

9/10/2005 - JMReed NC wrote:

Dark Ruby Red, nice full body.

9/5/2005 - JMReed NC wrote:

Clear, crisp & refreshing. Paired well with Rasberries

9/24/2005 - JMReed NC wrote:

Dark ruby rend in color, aromas of tobacco & white pepper

8/22/2005 - JMReed NC wrote:

Dark ruby in color. Chocolate and raspberry aromas on the nose. Palate - slightly smoky with hint of chocolate. Paired well with lamb & mild sausages.

9/12/2005 - JMReed NC wrote:

Ruby in color, aromas of leather. Well balanced, easy drinking wine.

8/16/2005 - JMReed NC wrote:

Deep burgundy color. Aromas of blackberry and oak. Fruit forward with highlights of blackberry and cherry. Nice.

10/4/2007 - JMReed NC wrote:

Deep burgundy in color. Aromas of raspberry, chocolate. Red fruits on the palate. Low tannins and medium acidity. Best if decanted. Nice surprise find in Canada.

8/18/2005 - JMReed NC wrote:

Deep Cherry color, smoky and hint of spices on the nose. Flavors of Cherry with black pepper finish. Paired well with Pasta (with Marinara sauce).