9/9/2013 - xtian Likes this wine:

Rich balanced napa cab. Almost felt like a blend, although bottle indicated only cab. Classic long cab with tremendous class and phenominal richness.

9/9/2013 - xtian Likes this wine:

Superb wine. Really incredible richness, full flavors, and incredible finesse. Not an edge, long finish, and incredibly integrated terroir. It is not minerally, and not fruity, but the incredible balance of both.

3/11/2013 - xtian wrote:

Very concentrated and rich. Gave me a bit of a hangover / headache the next day, but was worth it.

3/4/2013 - xtian wrote:

A bit restrained but absolutely lovely.

3/4/2013 - xtian wrote:

Was rich and smooth and a bit sweeter than I remembered. Not a hard edge to be found.

1/21/2013 - xtian wrote:

Clouldy gold, and intensely rich flavor of honeydew and lychee.

1/7/2013 - xtian wrote:

Very restrained with a hidden core of fruit. A little herbal.

1/6/2013 - xtian Likes this wine:

A bit restrained but very good.

11/4/2012 - xtian Likes this wine:

I was disappointed in this wine. It was good but not great, and I had higher hopes for it.

12/17/2012 - xtian wrote:

Had at Manresa - Was fantastic. Balanced, rich, integrated. Did not overpower the food and was a great complement to the amazing food experience.

12/8/2012 - xtian wrote:

Amazing flavor and intensity. Love it!
The wine looks Yellow gold colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Lemon, Pineapple, and Honeysuckle. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Silky texture. The wine finishes Medium.

11/30/2012 - xtian wrote:

Really fabulous CDP - full, rich, and yet tight and precise. Loved it.
The wine looks Crimson colored. The legs are Medium.

10/31/2012 - xtian wrote:

Smooth and good but without much fruit or complexity.

10/28/2012 - xtian wrote:

Very nice and concentrated. Lots of complexity with a very long finish. Did not disappoint.

10/22/2012 - xtian wrote:

Very smooth, like a nice CdP with just a light amount of minerality.

9/27/2012 - xtian wrote:

Was good but too tight to taste and judge.

9/22/2012 - xtian wrote:

Incredibly smooth and balanced. Not overly big or massive in the mouth, but not restrained either. Very nice when elegance is the right answer.

8/12/2012 - xtian wrote:

A little acidy to start but strong apple, grapefruit, and citris.

8/12/2012 - xtian wrote:

This delivered the goods. Unlike the 08's aroma which I thought was overbearing and too pruney, this had an amazing bouquet and was full, integrated, and rich and yet light at the same time. Drank over two nights and loved it.

8/10/2012 - xtian wrote:

Smooth and very good but not as much stuffing as I had remembered. Seemed nice but more simple than I have had with other Donelan / Pax wines.

8/6/2012 - xtian wrote:

Truly outstanding - big fruit, velvety tannins and balanced. A bit restrained given its age but classic bordeaux.

8/6/2012 - xtian wrote:

Didn't like this.

7/31/2012 - xtian wrote:

Rockin' syrah with chocolate, raspberry and a full throttle, visceral mouthfeel and finish.

7/30/2012 - xtian wrote:

Really a very good wine and value.

7/30/2012 - xtian wrote:

Pleasant pinot with nice balance and fruit. Strong cherry taste. I was expecting something more burgundian, but was met with a nice balance cali pinot.

7/29/2012 - xtian wrote:

Lovely, balanced Chardonnay. Burgundian in style and perfect with the Thai food.

7/23/2012 - xtian wrote:

Super smooth, that is all though. Not too much richness or complexity. Sexy, but simple.

7/21/2012 - xtian wrote:

Rich and chocolately but a bit rough.

7/21/2012 - xtian wrote:

Very smooth, balanced and rich. Not overdone in any way. Not a hard edge to be found. Very nice.

6/1/2012 - xtian wrote:

Got increasingly better throughout the evening and was by the end signing --- with elegance and finesse.

5/22/2012 - xtian wrote:

Really delightful wine. Medium bodied with no green notes - lovely fruit and acidity. Nice upside given the negative press on the vintage and value pricing on the wine.

4/27/2012 - xtian wrote:

Superbly smooth and fresh, but agree with prior comments that the complexity and depth is not there. No hard edges, but not a ton of of complexity either.

4/26/2012 - xtian wrote:

A little bitter and hot. No decanting but at this age it shouldn't need it, I would think.

3/19/2012 - xtian wrote:

Big fruit and nice balance. A little more jammy than I remember but excellent.

3/12/2012 - xtian wrote:

Just awesome. Rich, smooth, smoky chocolate.

3/9/2012 - xtian wrote:

Improved significantly over the last five months. Still young and a bit restrained, but classic rich cab with very european styling and balance. Will get more.

3/5/2012 - xtian wrote:

Started off a bit too soft and flat but with air became much more typical of turley's tasty zins. I suspect it needs more bottle age but sufficient air helps.

3/5/2012 - xtian wrote:

Super smooth and rich. Not a hard edge to be found and high but well integrated alcohol.

2/8/2012 - xtian wrote:

Exceptionally fresh and crisp. Grapefruit, citrus and nicely integrated fruit.

2/8/2012 - xtian wrote:

Very dark and rustic. Feel the terroir dominated the fruit in a significant way and that it needed more time.

12/28/2011 - xtian wrote:

Big and rich, but a bit disjointed / edgy.

12/14/2011 - xtian wrote:

smooth and rich.

12/12/2011 - xtian wrote:

A bit fizzy and uneven this time.

11/30/2011 - xtian wrote:

Perfect tuesday night wine. Not too special and certainly not bad, however, if you forget to recork it and it goes to waste, no tears shed.

11/28/2011 - xtian wrote:

Agreed - Approachable and delicious.

11/28/2011 - xtian wrote:

Was disappointed in this. A bit too pruney in the nose and mouth.

11/22/2011 - xtian wrote:

Better than expected. Nothing special, but not bad either. Very good "tuesday" wine. Would not do on any reasonably good occasion.

11/22/2011 - xtian wrote:

Poured it down the drain. Tasted like acid.

11/22/2011 - xtian wrote:

Okay - a little effervescent for me this evening.

11/17/2011 - xtian wrote:

WOTN - Very nice, smooth, integrated, and fruit forward. No heat, all balance and finesse.