5/20/2018 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Past prime. In decline.

11/5/2017 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Bottled had started to turn. Drink now.

8/5/2017 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Heavy TCA but fruit, tannins and acidity all there. Too bad

9/18/2016 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Signs of fruit decay. Color starting to brown. Tannins softer but still firm. Acidity still high. Drinking beautifully.

10/9/2015 - pagejshawjr wrote:

still drinking fresh. a bit more ripe, black pepper diminished but still present. Very well balanced.

10/12/2014 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Still very tight and concentrated. Opened up on second day to expose fruit and tannin structure.

10/12/2014 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Wine holding well. Cork dry but wine still intact. Earthy, Eucalyptus, concentrated, dark fruit, soft tannins. Medium to long finish. Drink or hold.

2/24/2014 - pagejshawjr wrote:

A bit tired. Tannins subdued. A funk has started on the nose and in the body. Drink now.

10/14/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

On last leg. Very old world style with some funk. Good to pair with a big red sauce-based Italian dish.

8/5/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Bottle out of balance and fruit dismissed. Bottle either flawed or vintage has passed it's window.

7/4/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Seemed to be on decline but could have been a bad bottle

7/4/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

On decline but beautiful structure, nose of herbs and forest ground. Drink now.

5/12/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Just a beautiful and elegantly bold wine. Lots of sweet tannins. Needs several hours to open up. Tasted great the next day.

5/12/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Past prime. Cork dry

5/7/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Nice nose and tannins on first smell and pour. After sitting, the wine had a raisin base and lacked structure.

3/16/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

This bottle was past it's prime. Was ok but not in the condition is was two years back.

1/13/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

a bit of a metallic nose and flavor but structurely beautiful, full bodied, tannins still strong but diminished. Drinking well.

1/6/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Lost some of its balance and fruit but still very nice structure

1/6/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

A bit less structured than previous vintages but still wonderful. Full of Cola and Cherry

1/6/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Has become a bit ripe and plummy but still a pleasure and full of peppery spices. The heat is still quite high throughout

1/2/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

A bit less structured than previous vintages. Light and tight.

1/2/2013 - pagejshawjr wrote:

A bit past its prime. Acidity off. Cola flavors still quite strong.

10/22/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Unintegrated, heavy oak.

10/7/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Corked and VA

10/7/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Bret

10/7/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Past prime. Drink now

8/12/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Needed some time to open up. Drinking very well.

7/18/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

still strong and full of fruit with very nice white pepper throughout

7/18/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

This wine still has a LOT of life in it. Hold or drink but the fruit was a bit shut down at the moment. Lots of coffee and mocha and soft but dry tannins

7/4/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Wine has passed its drinking window is on a fast decline. Moments of brilliance still in nose and body but nose mostly filled with over ripe fruit and acid in body has taken over.

4/8/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Bright fruit, including fresh strawberries. Very nice drink.

4/8/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Still solid. Fruit is fresh and finish is smooth. Beautiful wine and vintage.

3/31/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Too bad. Black licorice and an intense structure was still evident but the TCA was prominent.

3/4/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Great, fresh strawberry nose, good structure but acids were beginning to take over the finish.

2/11/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Big blueberry nose with a nice layer of tannins to finish the wine out. Beautiful long finish.

2/11/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Dry, licorice, black currants, long finish. Give this wine at least 1 hour to open up. Tannins and Alcohol will keep this wine going for another 5-8 years easily.

1/9/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Over oaked with some fruit that eventually escapes.

1/2/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Cork in perfect condition. A tad bit of funk on the nose but worked out as bottled opened. Decanted 30 minutes to open it up. Good fruit and structure still. Tannins were soft but present. Rutherford dust in the body and finish. Medium finish. Nice black fruit throughout body and finish

1/2/2012 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Cork most on top but crumbled as opening. A bit of mold and funk on the nose but strong nose. Funk at first taste but blew off. Good nose, structure, depth and tannins still in wine. Medium finish.

12/25/2011 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Barnyard nose, fruit dying down and quite light, cherry fruit in body, and heavy acid notes on finish. Drinkable but pretty rough.

12/23/2011 - pagejshawjr wrote:

A bit green but great nose, structure, flavors, and finish. A real gem that should keep on drinking for some time. Alcohol is noticeably high (15.5%)

11/19/2011 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Extremely tight with supple tannins. Nose and body are very green. Wine needs several years to develop but has some nice structure layered in.

11/14/2011 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Best wine that this winery made. Too bad they are not making this each year. Really expressed the fruit well and had a great nose, acidity and backbone. Nice job!!

11/14/2011 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Cab Pfeffer lacks a bit of structure but makes up for it in it's uniqueness and peppery backbone. This wine needs time to open but has opened up a bit in the bottle since release. Best the day after opening if properly stored for the night.

11/14/2011 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Solid, big, chewy zinfandel with a lot of structure body and character. If you like a meal in a Zin, this is your wine.

10/1/2011 - pagejshawjr wrote:

A nice, full bodied wine with a strong Rutherford Cabernet nose. Was a bit green throughout but tannins were soft and drank like a smooth Rutherford Cabernet.

9/30/2011 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Bright fruit, good heat, slightly tangy finish. Good everyday or BBQ wine.

9/18/2011 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Great Cab nose, full fruit, tightly integrated fruit. Softened tannins from what they were at bottling. Finally ready to drink. Very nice vintage.

9/18/2011 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Lots of fruit, oak, butter, and fullness. Consistent with 2006 vintage. Very nice wine.

9/18/2011 - pagejshawjr wrote:

Nice, full, fruit forward nose, great structure, good fruit, and some slight tannins at finish. Good drinking wine. Perfect for BBQ, ribs, steak.