November 14, 2021 - Bought a library case from Paul over dinner last year, almost on a dare. 2nd bottle into the case and I'm so happy to have 10 more. This is drinking amazingly well right now. Lots of sediment, so let it stand for a day or 2. Decanted for an hour. Ruby color without a hint of oxidation. Spectacular nose with dusty cherry, strawberry, leather and plum. Finish is decent although lighter than the nose would imply, but still some acid structure, and the slightest hint of tannins. Amazing QPR
October 13, 2019 - Deep ruby purple in the glass. Abundant nose of cassis, rhubarb, and light graphite. Fruit forward, full-bodied palate echoes the nose with medium acidity and medium plus, dusty tannins. Long, dark red finish wraps it all up. An excellent match for my cowboy rubbed porterhouse, and the perfect subject to test out my new Repour stoppers. It’s great now. I’ll be back over the course of the week to see how it fares. IF I don’t finish it all tonight! ��
June 14, 2013 - notes to follow
February 8, 2013 - This cab has held up well. Still deep purple to the edge, no signs of oxidation. Nose has faded a bit, but still a nice earthy blend of fruit and forest floor. Flavor is soft. Nice balance of dark fruit and very soft tannins. Last bottle of this $20 sale purchase back in 2007 - so good bye (buy) to a great QPR wine.
May 27, 2011 - Very nice, deep rich nose, balanced acidity (held up to grilled lamb chops), soft tannins , medium finish.
February 3, 2011 - This is a big wine. Almost to the point of being too jammy, but not quite there. Cassis, oak, and vanilla flavors. There is also a spicy herbal thing going on that is hard to describe. I like the acidity on the finish. ($20)
August 5, 2010 - This wine personifies what is wrong with so many CA Cabs. Hot, jammy mess.
July 16, 2010 - Great value at the plcb for $19.99. Not as good as the cab from the highlands Sears vineyard but still very good
June 17, 2010 - Corked was pushed up thought foil - definitely hot - not drinkable
June 11, 2010 - Drank over 2 nights - same notes as before.