Brenda C

9.6

Whoa baby! Spicy for a merlot, and full of character! A little smokey, just enough dark fruit. Anything but boring. Would be amazing with a juicy steak! — 7 years ago

Brenda C

7.0

Nice body, good structure, I might even give it some credit for a glance of acidity... but LACKING SO MUCH on the nose and the palette with regards to fruit, or classic pinot noir spiciness that I'm not even sure I plan to finish my glass, let alone the bottle. Watered down kool-aid anyone?........ Update - actually developed after opening. DH been working on the leftover, but I finished the end so I could recycle the bottle, and hmm... not bad
(Still won't buy again, though) — 7 years ago

Brenda C

9.5

Really dark, beautiful, almost black garnet color. Perfect hint of cinnamon and chai. Soft tannins and just the right amount of dark fruit made this a huge hit as we passed around a tasting glass. Even some white wine drinkers asked for a pour. Lacking somewhat on the nose, or I would rate this even higher. I think we opened this vintage at exactly the right time! — 8 years ago

Brenda C

9.4

Popped this 2012 from the cellar. Forget where I got it, but in 2018...Yummy! Crisp, bright fruit, with just the right touch of oak. Good upon opening, and better a day later. Hmm... where DID I find this? 'Cause I want another! — 7 years ago

Brenda C

9.5

Went looking for 100% sangiovese rosè and found this little bargain. Strawberries, watermelon, pink grapefruit. Dry, fruity and crisp. Ginormous YUM - on the nose, the palette and finish! And priced right to buy for the summer get together. 2016 vintage — 7 years ago

Brenda C

9.2

Drank 2012 vintage in December, 2017. Despite the just OK reviews, I enjoyed this very much. Dark berries and herbs on the nose. Black raspberrry and currant up front, then some cranberry and cocoa mid pallet, some violet too. Mocha and a little peppery bite on the medium finish. Not much for tannins. Tastes fresh for its age. It's interesting and atypical. Totally buy again. — 7 years ago

Brenda C

9.4

Darker fruit and fuller bodied. Easy drinker. 2015 is Missing some of the spice you expect from a PN, but in general, one of my most fave lower priced pinot noir. — 8 years ago

Brenda C

9.5

2010 showed up on our store shelves late 2017? Haven't seen a later release, but wish I knew where to find it for 8 bucks - $19 here (and I bought a few more anyways!) We LOVE this blend! Light bodied for a blend. I'm a light weight, but really want to finish off a bottle all by myself. Tart berries softened by vanilla and floral on the nose (super fragrant). Dried, smokey berries, a perfect balance of tannins, fruit and acidity. The finish isn't very long, making you want another sip sooner ( which I do!) — 7 years ago

Brenda C

9.5

Did I say "Mmmmmm" or "Yum" on my first sip? Doesn't matter, because I said both throughout the glass. Dark berries, with peppery spice, but not too full bodied for a pinot, despite the dark, cab-like color. Well balanced tannins and acidity. 2015 vintage in April 2018. — 7 years ago

Brenda C

9.6

Mmmmmm! Yummy! Had at a bar, not sure the vintage 🙁. But had a little, hmm? Strawberry maybe on the middle palate. Just that something extra to set it apart from just your typical cab. — 8 years ago