9/16/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Wowser. Perfect amount of Funk that it did not overpower the Syrah. Did not need more than 30min of air really. Right in the sweet spot right now. Stored at 58F since received from the winery. Kudos to Rich!

9/14/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Kitchen sink blend to die for. Amazing 5 Star QPR for sure.

9/1/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Great wine but still seems heavy on the oak. Better actually on the second day.

8/27/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

This was an excellent WA Cab Sauv with no flaws that I could detect. It reminded my very much of another quintessential WA Cab (Sparkman Holler) so much that it was hard for me to not think of it with each sip with dinner. That said the Holler can be had for only $30 so while this was good it was seriously overpriced IMHO.

8/18/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

OMG, anyone who says this is a "bland" Zin has no taste buds or palette. This is a Zin on steroids. Could have laid down for another 5 years in the cellar. Can't say that for many Cali-Zins that are already fading out after this amount of time. This has plenty of mouthfeel to go the distance. Serve cool so the ABV is kept in check/balance but it does get even better with 30-50mins of air time. Would buy a case if I had known it was this good. 5 Star QPR for sure. Well done Morgan Lee!

8/11/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

2 hour decant. Plenty of rocks funk and life still. You either like rocks wines or you don't.

8/5/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

5 Star QPR for sure.

8/3/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Very worthy effort and definitely deserving of the accolades. Had many versions of this wine and this is one of the better ones for sure.

7/28/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Seemed a tad heavy on oak other than that perfect.

6/25/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Last of 3 bottles and definitely not on its last legs.........

6/22/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Still a 5 Star QPR!

6/16/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Plenty of life in this bottle. Purchased from Full Pull and stored at 58F since receiving. The cork still looked like it was brand new except for the end which was inky purple. Plenty of dark berry, blueberry, black pepper, and cedar notes. The edges have been sanded down to perfection with time in the bottle. Wonderful finish and a perfect example of the finest in H3 Cabernet.

6/9/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Dark cherry and earthy, damp campfire aromas meet with wet gravel and savory teriyaki touches on the nose of this bottling. There is plenty of sizzle to the sip, where bright acid frames the smoked cherry and strawberry flavors.

6/2/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Strikes a nice balance between rich cherry, red plum and pear skin flavors, accented by savory notes of tobacco, tea leaf and black olive. Comes together seamlessly on a deftly built, velvety frame.

5/26/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

5 Star QPR. Should have bought more for this price. Crazy good juice.

5/23/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Amazing Cabernet blend. Tasted at the winery and bought 2 right off the bat. This is fantastic now with a decant but will lay down for some time to come as well.

5/13/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

You run into blends like this in Paso Robles only they are selling for 3-4X the price. Great wine drinking really well now. 5 Star QPR for sure.

5/5/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Always a winner and a 5 Star QPR wine.

5/4/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

A well-rounded white with exciting aromatics and a clean yet full mouthfeel. The initial aromas of honeysuckle and freshly baked bread jump out of the glass. The palate shows a different side with clean and bright flavors of green apple and lemon zest.

4/28/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Freaking amazing wine. 5 Star QPR. Goes with just about anything from steak to Italian with the heavy merlot presence. One sip and you will swoon...........

4/27/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

One would be hard-pressed to find a more impressive Syrah from WA state at this price.

4/13/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Needs about 40min of airtime to open up still!

4/9/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Still crazy good even at this date. Perfect example of Boushey Vineyard syrah.

4/8/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Still insanely good juice. Not even close to over the hill. Not flabby in the least.

4/2/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Amazing still. This is a quintessential WA State Bordeaux blend like other wineries dream of making. Not even close to over the hill. 5 Star QPR for sure.

3/24/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

This held up amazingly well. Not a whole lot of Rocks funk but oh my what a wonderful bouquet and a finish that was still long and satisfying. Was not even close to being over the hill. Stored at 57F for its life with me.

3/23/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Crazy good still and 5 Star QPR!

3/19/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Decanted for 4 hours this time and it still seemed like the last glass was the best! LOL Amazing wine and not even close to being over the hill. Last of 3 so now on to the '12's!

3/12/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Tasted as good as it did at the winery and that doesn't always happen. Amazing juice!

3/5/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Drinks consistently at 2X the MSRP. Amazing QPR.

3/2/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Detailed and well-structured, with refined raspberry and pomegranate flavors that draw in orange peel and dusky spice notes and build toward medium-grained tannins. Chris Figgin's has this dialed in nicely.

2/24/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Very food friendly wine. Paired perfectly with Lemony Shrimp & Risotto. Not too many Paso whites that are worth the price of admission but this one qualifies IMHO.

2/23/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

2nd of 3 bottles purchased and happy to say this is still drinking amazingly well. Stored at 57F since purchased. Pretty much PnP and it was excellent from the start but got better and better with some air and lasted all through dinner and dessert. For $19 this punches well above its price point. Really nice nose of strawberry, cherry, cola, baking spice and a finish that goes on and on. Light on its feet as well. Excellent and a 5 star QPR wine to boot. Whats not to like.

2/9/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Tasted amazing in the tasting room on its own but at home with food it seems to be off-dry.

2/5/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Quite light in color, the aromas exude notes of raspberry, moist earth, juniper berry, blue fruit and tangerine peel. The palate brings a sense of texture and elegance, putting a premium on purity, with lighter-styled fruit flavors. It shows the variety's more graceful side.

2/5/2023 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Plush and expressive, with a focused and complex core wrapped in rich and supple red currant, orange zest and spicy mocha flavors that build speed to the dynamic finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Paired perfectly with beef stew.

1/8/2023 - ibglowin wrote:

Corked

12/26/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

This wine was good but just not great IMHO. It went up against a 2014 Gorman Zachary's Ladder and the Zac's Ladder blew it away and at half the price point of the Ferguson. Having had several bottles of Ferguson now it seems they may be better drunk early rather than later in life. Tannins had faded way back and the finish was not all that long. YMMV.

12/23/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

An elegant deep-purple color in the glass. The nose offers candied cherries and strawberries, juicy red fruit on the palate with a touch of dried herb. Its tannins are round and firm. Paired really well with Spanish Tapas.

12/22/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

This was amazing. Wish I would have snagged a couple more bottles.

12/19/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

This is hitting on all cylinders right now. Paired with red wine braised short ribs over polenta and it was flat out amazing.

12/16/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Amazing as usual. Everything is in balance. Tannin and acidity perfect. Just doesn't get much better than this.

12/12/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

5 Star QPR. Ripe black fruit flavors, laced with licorice, toast and loamy earth notes. Offers well-integrated tannins and gentle acidity. Pretty floral and cinnamon details emerge on the finish.

12/8/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Plenty of life left in this bottle. Needed about 30min of air but opened up nicely after that. WE gave this 88 (blind taste) and WS gave it a 93 (blind taste) I think its definitely come together nicely (as usual for this wine).

12/4/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

This is just massive still at this age! I have been a list member for 12 years and decided maybe I should try a bottle since I have almost 4 cases now. Well I gave it an hour decant and gave it a sip and it was still tight as a drum. Really just now into two hours decanted and it is really starting to sing. Too bad my Snake River Farms Wagyu ribeye is long gone. I am sipping on it little by little just taking it all in. Looking forward to opening a few bottles now and in the future each year. Amazing wine.

12/3/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

5 Star QPR. Wish I had another bottle!

11/24/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Tasted at the winery in June 2013. The best bottle by far we tasted that day. Excellent pairing with Thanksgiving dinner. Stored at 57F since then. Needed 40min of air but then it sang all night thru dinner and desert. Not even close to over the hill and worth the price of admission.

11/18/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

2 hour decant. Perfect rocks funk.

11/17/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Crazy 5 Star QPR. This is an amazing Chardonnay for the $$.

11/10/2022 - ibglowin Likes this wine:

Black cherry, crushed stone and exotic spice aromas that open to densely layered plum, tobacco and olive flavors, finishing with big but refined tannins. 5 Star QPR.