Allyson O'Keefe

9.0

Really enjoyable Chenin Blanc. Sort of a midrange between the honeyed Vouvray Chenin and the funky, wooly Chenins. Honeysuckle, candied lemon, & b.o. on the nose. Crisp, acidic, silky, & lightly sweet. Easy to drink with an enjoyable finish. — a month ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.0

Not much on the nose; maybe subtle ripe raspberry. Beautiful rust color. Leathery notes of cranberry, cherry, & raspberry, but the fruit doesn’t overpower. Subtle tobacco. Smooth, rustic wine. Beautiful Pinot Noir. — 4 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

8.5

This is a beautiful, elegant Cab. But it’s not my kind of Cab. Lovely bouquet of black cherry, cherry pie, raspberry, & subtle tar. Soft tannic structure. Almost flaccid. Notes of raspberry & cherry, but they’re just hints. Nothing robust here. Lightly sweaters finish. I question if this would stand up to a steak. — 5 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.5

Bright purple fruit on the nose. Velvety front with notes of soft fig & plum. Anise, milk chocolate, & plum jam in the middle. Sharp, tannic blueberry on the back palate, which ends quickly, leaving behind charred oak & tobacco. Lingering date sweetness on finish. Beautiful Shiraz. — 10 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

8.5

My least favorite so far of the Michael David wines. Alcohol and currant on the nose. Thin, almost flat, notes of red currant, cherry pie, raspberry jam, & plum. Sort of fruit juice-y. Really does fall flat, which is disappointing, but it’ll do for a wine of this price point. — 3 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

8.5

Ripe, yet subtle blueberry, blackberry, cocoa, & Luxardo cherry on the nose. Acidic & lush, yet thin bodied. Notes of cherry pastry, licorice, & flat vanilla bean. Flat wine overall, but it pairs beautifully with food. — 5 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

8.5

Lot 9 — Not terrible, but not a favorite. If I had to guess, I’d say there’s a bit of Petit Syrah, Zinfandel, and maybe even Merlot in this. Dark, subdued aroma of stewed blue & black fruits. Inky & dense. Notes of red & black currant, cassis, & subtle raspberry. Thick, almost syrupy. Not overly complex, with a subtle leather finish. I wouldn’t buy this, but if it were at a party, I’d drink it. — 9 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.5

Plum, mashed cherries, subtle green bell pepper, & cocoa on the nose. Amazing wine. Pure cherry cordial, cocoa, grippy raspberry pie, & boysenberry jam. This is delicious. I prefer it in a tighter glass, as it brings out the tannic backbone & the fruit a bit more. — 4 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

9.0

Always delicious. Notes of boysenberry, raspberry preserves, old leather, Luxardo cherry, & flint. I prefer when the Prisoner vintages present as smoke-bombs rather than juice-bombs, but I’ll take it either way. — 4 months ago

Allyson O'Keefe

Not as robust or as complex as I expected, but not terrible for the price. Purple fruit on the nose. Juicy on the palate, with notes of plum, tangy cranberry, & red currant. Medium bodied. Medium-plus acidity. Not overly tannic, but enough to remind you that it’s Old World. Subtle dark cocoa finish. — 7 months ago