August 6, 2018 - A little thin
May 21, 2018 - Nothing special.
September 9, 2017 - Nose of sweet and sour cherry fruit, touch of mushroom, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, seems slightly tired compared to the last three bottles, fruit is there but not as lively, and a medium/long finish.
September 3, 2017 - My last auction bottle, nose of sweet and sour fruit, black cherry, and barnyard, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, paired with chicken fajitas, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, and a long, long finish.
August 19, 2017 - Nose of sweet and sour fruit, spring flowers, red and black cherry, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, has it all together tonight, quiet elegance, and a long, lovely, fruit flavored finish. An auction price of less than $25 for the bottle gave it great QPR!!!
August 12, 2017 - Nose of sweet and sour fruit, black cherry, very floral nose, and a touch of sage, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, needs 2 years to peak, nearly reached its drinking window, elegant, and a long, fruit flavored finish..
November 4, 2016 - Pairs well with Rex Pickett's Vertical!
November 26, 2015 - Pretty disappointing. Too much cola, not enough fruit, and an off-putting bitterness on the finish.
July 23, 2015 - Ruby. Mineral berry aroma with a hint of smoke. Clear lovely juice on the palate, penetrating berry flavors with a bright acid finish. 50 + 16 + 16 + 8.
January 31, 2015 - simple at this point. I think I've preferred prior years over this, but probably too early to tell. one of these had a hint of fizziness on the palate.