4/14/2024 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Nice, reasonably rich and oily for a Viognier. Evi said violets, Finn apple and orange. Had with pork roast and went very well.

4/9/2024 - Sean McGrath wrote:

We both enjoyed. Rich, smooth, not too tannic, although muted aromas. Good QPR.

3/30/2024 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Agree with the barnyard comments -- after a 2.5 hr decant, still too much. Not to the extent I'd call it a fault; the wine was pleasant to drink; but too much barnyard.

2/6/2024 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Good. Smooth, rich, would re-order.

1/23/2024 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Evi really liked: cassis, smooth, rich. Re-order

1/22/2024 - Sean McGrath wrote:

The "slightly corked" theme continues, although it seems to dissipate a bit. Might need to try decanting to see what happens.

1/6/2024 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Opened two bottles. Decanted one the evening before and the other in the morning. The first bottle had a nice cork and was delicious: smooth and rich. The second bottle was corroded on the top of the cork, was a pain to open, and had a faint but very odd smell.

Fortunately, with guests we only got through the first bottle!

1/3/2024 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Delicious yet again. Good QPR, buy again.

12/26/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Pleasant. For Bordeaux medium body and tannins. Pleasant light tobacco with fruit. Not great, but very nice. Might have liked heavier with the venison.

Decanted one hour.

12/25/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Disappointed. No fruit or floral, felt almost faded.

12/24/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

We all enjoy this as an everyday Chardonnay. Very light oak, which is just right. Sean also commented on how nice it is.

12/22/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Same as last note: rich, smooth, very nice for the price. Re-order.

12/9/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

We enjoyed. Would order again.

12/7/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

We both really enjoyed. Re-order.

11/5/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Delicious. Smooth, rich, in a lovely spot in its window. Evi loved it. Not a lot of fruit on the nose, more tobacco, etc., but very clean.

11/3/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Both of us enjoyed. Buy again.

11/1/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Had again. No real change to the tasting, but Evi would buy again.

10/26/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Not thrilled. It did not really taste like a chardonnay; not sure why. There was no flaw, and I couldn't put my finger on what was different. In any case, neither of us particularly liked it.

10/25/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Great QPR. Reorder.

10/11/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Evi really liked: “a proper Muskateller.” Buy again

10/1/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Evi enjoyed. Smooth, would buy again.

9/19/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

This wine continues to be a favorite of our daily drinkers. Rich, smooth, very good value.

9/16/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Very nice. Has the extra depth of Amontillado but (in my very limited experience) richer and smoother than the others I have had. Will order again.

9/15/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Good for the price, on the edge of whether worth ordering again.

9/13/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Not sure if it was the port or me, but this bottle tasted thinner than the last one. I was not thrilled.

9/9/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

A very good retsina. A smooth, good quality wine but still with the strong retsina aroma and taste. Will buy again.

9/8/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Like the 2020, less floral than we had been hoping. They don't seem to be up to the aromas of the 2019. Won't buy again.

9/7/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Pleasant. Served well-chilled as aperitif on a warm summer day. Nice flavor of blackberry and not too sweet.

Apparently it is also drunk in beer, sort of like a Radler. Will try this next time.

8/29/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Similar to previous note. I bought it again by accident. :-/

8/29/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Similar to last note. Evi likes and would re-order.

Still didn't manage to decant it.

8/28/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Seemed more acidic than we remember from the last time. Would not drink alone, but went well with the Camembert. A bit surprised about the difference with the previous note.

Decanted 1.5 hours.

8/27/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Pleasant. Smells of graham cracker. I would say in a dumb phase, but still quite nice. Wait 3-5 years before trying the next one.

8/26/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Evi would buy again, although perhaps slightly corked.

8/24/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Evi enjoyed with the nachos. Would buy again.

8/23/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

A touch corked.

8/20/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Still very good, with lots of dark fruit notes (especially black currant) that went perfectly with our steak with black currant sauce. Not as rich and full as I remember the Les Côteaux.

Decanted 1.5 hours.

8/18/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

This is the sort that Christine likes. Also, wine was quite good -- re-order it.

8/16/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

We both liked. A bit oakey, but not too much. Would order again.

8/17/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Evi liked: "more pinot grigio than my pinot grigios." Would buy again. I was less of a fan (quite acidic) -- would prefer with food.

8/11/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Ok. A bit of an upscale retsina. Nothing wrong with it; perhaps for people who find the everyday stuff a bit too forceful. I wouldn't re-order.

8/9/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Not ready yet: still very tannic and acidic. I'll give it two years before trying another. Aromas of wet forest floor, leather, a bit of barnyard, minimal fruit.

Decanted 3+ hours.

8/9/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Went well with the baked salmon. Evi smelled violets and, as always, enjoyed the floral bouquet.

8/8/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Nice. Would buy again.

8/8/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Not sure. Drank without decanting. It had an acerbic/metallic tinge when drinking without food. With food didn't notice. Dark, some aroma of cassis.

Really need to decant properly and then give it a try.

8/5/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Nice. Should try again.

8/4/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

We both enjoyed, Evi would order again. Smooth, rich, sweet dark wine.

Did not decant, should do so next time.

6/29/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Pleasant. Would re-order.

6/27/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

For some reason this bottle was better than usual: richer, fuller while still having the tangy GV taste. Need to see if this is consistent across the vintage.

6/23/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Rich, smooth, we both like it. Would order again.

Didn't decant, although should.

6/20/2023 - Sean McGrath wrote:

Light color, floral aromas, a bit of honey. Smooth. We both would order again.

Did not decant, but should.