January 31, 2013 - Dark fruit and pepper for steak, lamb chops, or cheeses.
September 20, 2012 - Dark fruit and berry flavors with moderate tannins. Might be a bit tight still.
September 26, 2011 - San Francisco International Wine Competition Tasting - Double Gold Winners (25 Lusk Street, San Francisco, California): Very dark ruby color; wild berry, baked raspberry, violet nose; tasty, tight, tart berry, violet palate with near medium acidity; needs 2 years; medium-plus finish 91+ points
September 17, 2011 - Very dark ruby color; violet, red berry nose; violet, red berry, spicy plum palate; medium-plus finish 90+ points
July 17, 2011 - Winery Tasting: Can't find the aroma, but the dark plum-berry flavors and smooth tannins promise a good meal.
April 17, 2011 - Winery Pre-release Tasting: Early. Fruity but not yet balanced perhaps.