October 1, 2017 - Decently pleasant but a bit weak on fruit, and over the hill by now.
Other bottles were better when younger.
October 13, 2016 - Good QPR, perhaps lacks a little acidity for my taste
January 12, 2016 - Ratings are probably about right. This is still pretty good on pop, if you like fruit bombs you missed the boat, but it has some more interesting nuances now. Dies after a day open though. I'll drink my last bottles soon.
June 6, 2013 - My last of 5 bottles and my note from 4/2012 must have been from a flawed bottle. While clearly mature and at peak, this wine is still drinking nicely. Excellent with plank grilled Salmon and flavor profile of dark cherry, cola & some earthy elements. 89-90 range.
March 11, 2013 - Just awesome...wish I had 3 cases...
November 12, 2012 - Bright, shiny clear ruby red. Pinot funk nose, sweet cherries, some cola. Overall a tad sweet on the palate, no tannins and a touch off balance. Must be the lack of acidity. Nice but lacking a bit. 88
August 14, 2012 - Hey, this is _really good_. As with previous bottles, bright ruby color, ethereal sheen to the translucence, lithe body. Enticing aromas -- first, spice and forest, then, summer flowers and bursting ripe berries. The first sip opens right up into blueberries, raspberries, and crisply defined cherry undertones, lingering finish. One of the best QPR in my cellar. Well done, Chad!
August 12, 2012 - The last of my 2008s and based on this bottle, I'm happy I didn't wait to consume the others. It seems to be showing signs of the end and encourages me to tap in to the 2009s sooner rather than later. Still sharp red fruit mixed with a only a hint of tannin. It's coming across with a little too much cough syrupy fruit.
April 29, 2012 - Wine has gone downhill fom prior tastings. Drink now if you have any left - brown sugar attack now.
April 13, 2012 - Nice nose of cherry, spice and earth. For me, the palate is incredibly sweet, like sweet cherry juice, with nothing to balance it. I can see where many would like it, but I'm not a fan.