September 4, 2021 - na
July 20, 2014 - Another bottle I won at poker at OCP4W, I think I picked Chrisinsunnyside pocket again!!! LOL Good news, the guy buys in with great wine.
This wine was firing on all cylinders, I didn't take a detailed note because I was at dinner with friends. My new rule, no notes at dinners.
December 6, 2012 - Very nice. Agree that time is now to drink
September 23, 2012 - Aromas of cigar box, espresso mocha bean, and blackberry, sweet vanilla spice and ripe plum. Easy enter on the palate with the acids holding up and in balance with the fruit. The tannins have mellowed out and likely indicate that the peak is now or just past.
August 8, 2012 - Fruit subdued; too much tannic tension, which didnt resolve much after 1-2 additional days open. Certainly nothing unpleasant, but a below average QPR.
July 9, 2012 - A lovely merlot with grace and balance. I wish I wasn't so pre-occupied when I drank it though. I agree with those who say the mid-palate is a bit awkward. The nose promises more than what is delivered, but it was very enjoyable altogether. I don't really think I'd go any higher than 91 on the score.
July 4, 2012 - Dark plum, caramel, cloves, beautiful wine.
June 9, 2012 - These are on the decline since I last tasted, unfortunately. Lost some considerable structure. Still delicious though. Drink up!
May 10, 2012 - Blow us away Doug! Went so well with lamb chops with economic, lemon and zest, Hdp s and p!
March 3, 2012 - Concur with WineDoctore's notes on bouquet and while I loved the palate as well, I didn't get the same grip in the middle or complete roundness on the end. Stayed a bit too flat and hot for the 13.7% by my reckoning. That's what kept me to a 91, still an outstanding score and an incredible QPR. Will hold my other two a little longer to see what happens.