March 5, 2022 - Really liked it. I‘d say clearly new world, perhaps a tad too much new oak/vanilla for my taste on the whole. But on this evening with a roast it was absolutely delicious. And it really is at most a tad too much, if at all, so this is just splitting hairs. Very well made, BC wines rock.
February 26, 2022 - Still very good. Strong notes of thyme. I think this is at or slightly past its prime, so probably best to drink by end of 2023.
February 21, 2021 - Need heavy oily red meat. Taste better the second day
December 21, 2020 - Bravo!!! What an awesome belter of a wine!!!
December 6, 2020 - Gifted this to a friend 18 months ago who shared it back with us on Friday night. Out of four wines and four tasters, it scored 3rd of 4th place with all (Me: 4th.) There was no obvious technical flaw, but it was just kind of vacant on the midpalate and didn't provide much of a finish. It had been prepped right, so no fault there. Six years out it should have been singing, and it couldn't sing at all.
November 27, 2020 - Donné en cadeau à Mathieu
November 17, 2020 - ~30min decant prior to serving. Medium body, more red/blue fruit than dark fruit, tannin well integrated, decent length finish. Although for my palate, structure is only so-so. More acidity than I would like. Decent value at $30. Found a 2015 on clearance as well, so will try that out.
October 9, 2020 - Traded this - my last bottle - for an Orin Swift Machete, same vintage. Speaks volumes.
(Bottle 4/4)
August 10, 2020 - Good value wine. Pair well with lamb and steak. BBQ. Blackcurrent. Highly fruitful
June 9, 2020 - Tomato and blueberry on the palate. Tannins were silky and integrated. A bit smoky on the nose. This continues to drink very well.