Wow. Thank goodness I am on the wine club. Big beautiful wine with lots of character.
It’s a blend, part Pinot, viognier, Syrah, mourvedre, sangio etc. Light in color like a Pinot. But a fair amount of flavor. Lots of fruit, low tannin, supple mouthfeel, not too dry or too sweet. Overall I wish it gave me a little more but it’s a lighter style wine. Very pleasant. Definitely like it.
Tim: 91
Ken: blank slate
Pete: world class tap out
Tim: deep full flavor.. Not for the weak-willed or faint-at-heart. Satisfying chocolate, burnt wood and tobacco loom large, with berry, granite, vanilla and pencil overtones. Great but not a flat out 10. Definitely let this one decant for a day before drinking.
Rate: 93
Tim: from Costco. Not remarkable the first day, but leave it open one day then drink it. Exceptional flavor, mouthfeel body etc. Very nice! Deep berry , some oak, strawberry and vanilla hints Very very approachable, satisfying. Lacks the depth and character of a really fine wine but excellent choice for the price. Crowdpleaser!
Rate: 92
Tim: Not bad for $14. Pleasant. Would buy again. Doesn’t give you the depth a better wine would but no bad flavors.. Very drinkable.
Rate: 86
Tim: Deep dark color, granite tobacco blackberry, a bit thin, nice flavor – Washington state mineral flavor clearly evident. Not a big juicy wine, but at this price point not bad.
Rate: 86
Tim: fabulous rich inky deep berry with some bark, oak and tannins but not too much. More than some but meaty satisfying wine. Would be best decanted a couple hours or cellared right now.
Rate: 93
Tim: Dry but not too dry, soft grapefruit, strawberry, apricot very refreshing summer wine for a killer price.
Rate: 87. Very friendly.
