June 20, 2020 - Time has been good to this Washington state wine. Probably at peak or a little post. A blend of CS, Merlot, Syrah and Malbec. This wine is really good. Flavors of cherry, blackberry, earth, mineral, cedar, herbs and spices on the palate. After 10 years , it is well integrated with light (+) body, mild tannins, good acidity and harmoniously balanced. Probably hard to find the 2010 now, but delicious. WS 90 a few years ago.
January 1, 2018 - Medium purple with fruit nose and slightly earthy. Blackberry to raspberry but subtle. Good acid support weak tannins. Not long in it so drink up.
February 12, 2017 - Past it's prime
June 5, 2015 - A Cab, Merlot, Malbec, and Syrah blend this wine has intense dark fruit flavors, not too dry or tannic. It's well balanced, feels silky in your mouth and is fun to drink. An exceptional value at $15.
March 1, 2015 - Dark fruit and cherry on the nose. Nice balance with softening tannins. Med finish. Like the Cabernet Sauvignon from Apex better.
November 10, 2013 - Tasted like an average, inoffensive, bordeaux. No urge to drink it again
September 10, 2013 - A nice rich inexpensive washington blend, with cherry and dark fruit flavors along with some tobacco, dark chocolate, and toasty oak. Unlike the previous review this bottle didn't seem tight at all. We pretty much popped and poured, and we liked it from the get go.
June 6, 2013 - This wine definitely needs a little planning.
That is, it's very tight upon opening and requires time to breathe. I actually tend to like my wines a bit tight, but this one showed marked improvement over the course of the evening.
I'd give this another try learning what I have.
May 17, 2013 - Nice blend, pronounced fruit, good backbone. Very enjoyable bottle, didn't blow me away, but would drink it again for sure... and at just over $15, this is great QPR for a solid blend from Columbia Valley.