February 20, 2012 - Woops! Missed on the proper notes this time too but still an easy going, food friendly, enjoyable wine. Would buy more...
December 13, 2011 - No formal notes but spiced cherry pie flavors that lead to meaty mid-palate with nice acidity. Finish is a brambly and bit earthy (while showing some heat). An enjoyable wine; proper notes next time...
August 16, 2011 - Alcohol is out of balance with the wine and shows more heat than you would expect from 14%. The wine is single dimensional. Was hoping to find a good QPR "pizza wine," but this isn't it.
April 16, 2010 - The nose shows some alcohol, which is unappealing. But once I get past it, I get some smoked meat notes, blueberry and unripe plum. A good amount of wood on this nose too. On the palate is some seriously tart blueberries. The wine is relatively light in body and also tastes of brambles. The finish of bitter cranberries persists.
April 3, 2010 - Another solid red blend - something different but
March 31, 2010 - I got a lot of raspberry on the nose and palate. It didn't pair all that well with top sirloin ... I had higher hopes. I didn't think it was all that smooth or well balanced.
March 6, 2010 - 93 - Excellent
lots of rich, dark fruits on both the nose and palate...a great drink and awesome QPR @ $15...I was really amazed by this wine when I opened it...although it has lots of ripe/sweet fruit, it is quite elegant, and very easy to drink
February 22, 2010 - The nose was distinctly Grenache, with notes of Cherry & Strawberry. This was a medium bodied Rhone blend that was good by itself but got much better with food. A good value for around $20.
January 26, 2010 - Rich red color. Vibrant cherry cobbler nose. Almost carbonated feel on entry. Medium-bodied. Palate showed red fruit, clove, cedar, prune and pepper. A touch of heat precedes a medium finish. Enjoyed with a semi-spicy ginger beef dish that was a tough meal to pair.
April 23, 2009 - Had this last month in San Fransisco at the great restaurant Town Hall. I found the note in my murse.
First bottle corked. Handled very well by the staff.
Deep red. Very perfumed Grenache nose. Flowers, raspberries and vanilla. A bit sweet on entry but nice balance. Very good with food.