4/28/2024 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Disappointing overall. Loved the 2003 but this one was lacking for me. Very flat, little fruit, acidic.

Could be my fault for not decanting longer. Took a 2 hour break after the first pour and was showing much better afterwards. Wish I read the notes on here that that speak to very long decants.

4/27/2024 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Very enjoyable. Grapefruit, limestone, honey suckle. Hints of petroleum. Not too sweet but maybe a hint sweeter than I would like.

3/3/2024 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Very smooth. Crisp and clean. Notes of river pebbles, honey suckles, dried flowers, stone fruits. Clean and crisp. Understaffed.

3/1/2024 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Velvet upon velvet. Very pleasurable. Ripe dried apricots, apples, honeysuckle, river pebbles, a subtle hint of forest floor.

What a delightful wine.

3/1/2024 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Velvet upon velvet. Very pleasurable. Ripe dried apricots, apples, honeysuckle, river pebbles, a subtle hint of forest floor.

What a delightful wine.

2/4/2024 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

A great. Sweet without being over powering. Lively and fun. Meyer lemon, violets, wet stone, gardenias, a little pineapple. A delightful wine.

2/4/2024 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Overall a pleasant wine, nothing stood out. Well balanced. A little sweet. Berries, hints of gravel.

1/21/2024 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Past its prime. Probably rated much higher - should have opened 5-6 years ago.

Jammy, hint of tobacco, pepper, smooth and velvety.

Whish I opened it years ago - a reminder to not wait too long.

1/13/2024 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Heavy tannins - maybe I opened too early or didn’t decant?

Overall disappointing- forest floor, ripe blackberries, Cassius, tobacco. Solid table wine.

1/8/2024 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Very fun wine with some vigor. Purchased from Costco at an amazing price of 29.99. Spicy with notes of black pepper and violets. Held up well to a grilled rack of lamb. Amazing price to value.

1/8/2024 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

This is a really tasty wine with so much potential. I think i opened it too early. Very bright, cherries, pine, earth, a hint of espresso and mocha with a touch of hay. Very enjoyable but I am saving my other bottles for a least a couple years. Heavy tannins on the finish that will hopefully moderate with time.

12/31/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Really enjoyed this. Deep depth of flavor. Chocolate, mocha, black berry, soil, leather. Probably past its prime but really enjoyable.

12/31/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Muted overall. Hay, melon, kiwi, dark amber in color.

12/28/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Delicious well aged Napa cab - blackberries, spice, Casios, hints of leather and tobacco. A treat

Did not decant and glad I didn’t - drank most powerful within first 30 minutes of opening and seemed to lose some of its vibrancy as evening moved on

12/25/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

What a treat. Delightfully balanced, honey, Mellon, rose hips, sage and honey suckle.

12/11/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

A pleasant wine but higher in acidity than I would ave liked. Berries, cherries, first floor, hints of pine conea and the ocean.

Maybe I should have decanted?

11/26/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Delightful Pinot - no need to breathe. Rose petals, pine needles, blackberry jam, hints of pine needles and kumquat

11/25/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Earthy, forest floor, raspberries, spice. Needed to open a bit

11/25/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Wow! Love at first sip. Dark cherries, ripe blackberries, pine needles, hints of kumquat, chocolate, and eucalyptus. Felt like I was walking through Portola redwoods. Velvety smooth with just enough tannins to give structure.

11/25/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Delightful. Lots of fruit， not overly sweet.

11/25/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Amazing wine. So well balanced. Very smooth. Honey suckle, hay, wild blackberries, plum. Well balanced hints of minerals. Stunning.

11/21/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Deep garnet in color. Nicely balanced tannins. Berries, jammy, herbs, floral notes (violet?). A fun wine.

11/20/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 Likes this wine:

Jammy for a chateauneuf, good soil, black raspberries, tea. Heavy tannins. Benefit from a couple hours of decani

10/29/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Bland. Nothing special

10/29/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Fun for the price. Thyme, straw, berries, nice acidity.

10/29/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Very jammy

10/22/2023 - joshdrinkswine2008 wrote:

Great bargain. Fun afternoon wine. Opened up over a couple hours. Cherries, tobacco, hint of gravel, rose.