August 11, 2011 - Still going strong, wow. Too bad the heirs that have taken over now have gone in the totally wrong direction - ripe, flabby, packaged. recommended+
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September 4, 2010 - Little oxidation
November 7, 2009 - Amazing terroir at this price point. Meaty nose, great fruit on the palate.
November 4, 2009 - rock solid wine - buy more
August 20, 2009 - Consistent notes and a fantastic QPR. dark cherry, forest floor, cracked pepper and a lovely medium body. really pops with Basil.
June 6, 2009 - Pop n pour, consumed over 3 days. Fantastic, reliable QPR that is a regular in this household. Medium-bodied with notes of cherry, herbs and cedar. Terrific with spaghetti, pizza, etc. Simple, yet balanced and tasty. Drink thru 2011, approx $12
March 11, 2009 - Tasted blind – Medium ruby with a slight orange tinge, clear. Developing nose of cooked red fruits, earth and cinnamon. A little boozy on the nose also. Flavours of cooked red fruit, spice, charred meat. Medium body, low to medium acidity, low to medium tannins. Spicy and slightly boozy medium length finish. Would like to say hold to allow booze to settle in but this doesn't seem to have enough structure for that. Drink or hold for a short term. Good.
January 26, 2009 - The wood is all integrated, the fruit is shining, and a bit of secondary development of earth and dried spices is starting to form. Damn good pizza wine.
January 15, 2009 - Nose of sweet dark fruits, oak and some raisins. Very soft on the entry, followed by some fruity taste but the finish is quite good (a bit liquor like). Smooth, pleasant with with some meaty/old world flavors on the finish. It would likely go well with grilled meat. 86-87.
December 31, 2008 - Wine could be drank the moment it was open. Very floral and light.