8/12/2022 - Cubsdc2 wrote:

Massive wine, absolutely delicious and I feel like it’s ready to drink. Tannins were evident but well integrated. It was a bit hit from the alcohol but the fruit was beautiful and the finish was long. Great wine, would absolutely buy again.

8/9/2022 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Complex wine, tons of garrigue. It was a little tight, and didn’t open up all that much. I think the fruit was muted as a result, but overall I enjoyed drinking it.

7/28/2022 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

One of the best rieslings of my life, certainly best of the FLX. Had it at the winery and again at home. First taste is “wow” with loads of ripe fruit and decent amount of sweetness, but with a lot of acidity that makes your mouth water. I think this would keep easily for a decade. It’s only going to get better with time

7/22/2022 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Committed infanticide with this bottle. I’d give it another 10 years, but I still loved it. Really spicy with nice blackberry jam fruit and a long finish. It’s still pretty closed because it’s young but you can tell it’s going to be really special.

6/25/2022 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Should’ve bought much more of this. Absolutely drinkable. Really fruit forward but enough complexity to balance it out. Not as much apple as others say, couldn’t really pinpoint exactly what it was but it was just delicious.

6/24/2022 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Very complex wine, but the fruit had started to fade. One of my favorite red wines from the FLX.

6/15/2022 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

My type of Gewurtz. Not too cloying, with a nice acidic backbone and great fruit to make it a perfect late spring sipper

6/7/2022 - Cubsdc2 wrote:

Refreshingly acidic, ripe strawberry on the nose and palate

5/16/2022 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Solid wine, especially for the price. Nothing special about it. Plenty of apple, melon with tangerine. I think I hoped for more but I’m not upset about it.

5/9/2022 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Beautiful nose. The oak is evident and the tertiary flavors are evident. Firm tannins gave this wine plenty of structure. I wanted a bit more fruit and felt it was starting to fade but overall a delicious wine

1/31/2022 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

This was a big wine. Took a bit to open up, but when it did it was a classic gigondas with an amazing herbal nose and a classic Grenache taste. I don’t think this was my personal taste just because of how massive it was, but I can appreciate that this was high quality!

1/31/2022 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Definitely still young, but really evolved well with a decant over a couple of hours. Classic Cabernet nose and taste with the merlot to smooth out the rougher tannins. Really delicious wine, glad I have more to sit on.

8/30/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

A bit thin I felt, but had a great nose, grippy tannins that weren’t too overwhelming. Good value for the price

8/27/2021 - Cubsdc2 wrote:

It is what it is. Basic, crushable white.

8/27/2021 - Cubsdc2 wrote:

Had this at home and hated it. No flavor, just dull and acidic. Went to the winery a bit later and it had much more balance and a hint of RS so I think my bottle was bad

8/22/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Fruit forward and refreshing.

8/10/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Really tasty and complex. Heavy tannins, so I think a little bit more of age would do nicely

7/19/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

This was a tasty wine. Big bodied and I got a lot of oak at first but that really gave way to some good fruit. Overall just not my style but a good value and I wouldn’t turn it down if offered!

7/19/2021 - Cubsdc2 wrote:

Decent wine, with an interesting character from the Blaufrankish, but not a wine I’d pursue.

7/13/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Nice acidity, with big bold flavor.

7/13/2021 - Cubsdc2 wrote:

Liked this a lot, especially for the $14 I paid for it. Far better than most Cali cabs at that price. Bold grippy tannins, it really needs time to open. I didn’t like it at first but after about an hour it evolved in the glass. Would absolutely buy again at this price, and even a little more.

7/10/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Really liked this wine. Was elegant with a fruity backbone. Lovely texture really elevated it. Felt like I was drinking a bottle at least twice the price. Easy buy again.

7/7/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Second bottle, and I’ve liked both. Sour cherry dominates but has a lot of good baking notes from the oak to help round it out. It packs a punch, and I’ll buy again.

7/7/2021 - Cubsdc2 wrote:

Fine, but too acidic. Felt unbalanced

6/6/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

My favorite FLX Riesling. Great Riesling nose, with a hint of sweetness on the Palate that adds a nice balance. This is always a hit.

6/6/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Beautiful floral nose, lots of fruit. Didn’t smell like Riesling to me. Tasted of lemon rind, with some pear as well.

5/29/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Tight on opening, enjoyed over two hours decanted. Smoothed out but with some decent complexity.

5/25/2021 - Cubsdc2 Does not like this wine:

Probably being a little harsh given the price. Just found it to be a little boozy with a grape jelly flavor. Worth a try though

5/23/2021 - Cubsdc2 wrote:

Classic Riesling nose, like a new pool toy. Not overly complex or special on the pallate with some sweetness. Wouldn’t go out of my way to buy again

5/23/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Really needs to be opened up before drinking, but ones it opens it becomes smooth with good complexity

5/23/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Not overly complex but simply delicious with well balanced fruit, soft tannins, and a long finish. Good value.

5/20/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Fruit forward, but a nice balanced finish. I love that it’s only 13.9%. I’m really pleased with this wine. Absolute steal at 16 bucks from last bottle

5/7/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

This wine is needs air, and if you drink it too quickly you won’t get the balance. I’ve had three bottles and as it sat it became more well rounded and the fruit expresses itself. At first, it’s closed off and has a chemical hint, but that mellows out and you get that southern France spice with a nice mellow fruit. Give it a chance! It’s young, but a fun wine for sure.

5/4/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Nothing soecial, but still tasty. A lot of tangerine and orange notes helped round out the acidity and make it refreshing.

4/16/2021 - Cubsdc2 Likes this wine:

Big wine, but not overly oaked. Good cherry fruit and tannins were there but not overpowering