Ken Z

8.9

Drank 11/30/19. Average pairing with Rigatoni bolognese.

An interesting blend of equal parts merlot, sangiovese, syrah, and petit verdot. Nose of red and black cherry, some tomato leaf, and sweet baking spices. Flavors of cherry liqueur, cranberry sauce, and a hint of earth. Finishes with red fruit and tar, with medium tannins and finish.

3/22/7/4/3 +50=89 pts. — 6 days ago

Ken Z

8.9

Forgot to take formal notes on this wine, but it was quite nice and an excellent value for around $10. Typical Bordeaux sauv blanc, with nice citrus and acidity. Nothing too complex.
88 -89 pt range. — 24 days ago

Ken Z

9.2

Drank 2/7/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.

Carmel, some yeast, apple, and a touch of wood on the nose. Yellow apple lemon curd on the palate. Medium body and finish. An excellent value vintage champagne ($42 on sale).

5/22/8/4/3 +50 = 92 pts — a month ago

Ken Z

8.8

Drank 11/25/19. Decent pairing with burgers.

Nose of plums, some spice, underbrush, and some cherry cola. Mixed red and black fruit on the palate with some spice notes. A tad ripe on the medium finish. Overall one of the best $7 wines I've had.

3/21/7/3/3 +50 = 87 pts

Drank again 2 days later with lamb chops. It made for a much better pairing and more enjoyable wine. I would bump this up another point or two. — 11 days ago

Ken Z

8.9

Drank 11/11/19. Paired with sausage and cheese tortellini.

Nose of black cherry, earth, vanilla, and cocoa. Black cherry liquer, cocoa, and a touch of wood on the palate. Medium + tannins. Medium body, medium + finish.

3/21/7/4/4+50 =89 pts. — 25 days ago

Ken Z

9.0

Drank 11/2/19.

No formal notes taken. Drank as part of a birthday dinner for my wife. Surprisingly youthful from magnum. Typical super tuscan, black cherry, earth, and some tar. Nice.

90 pts — a month ago

Ken Z

9.0

Forgot to log this one. Surprisingly good, at an affordable price ($15 ish). Well balanced, with enough grip to handle some meat, and enough fruit/acidity to pair with tomato sauce. Very well done. No formal notes taken.
90 pt range. — 13 days ago

Ken Z

8.4

@Delectable App this is the chardonnay.

Drank 11/20/19.

Pleasant nose of lemon curd and golden apple. Simple flavors of lemon drop candy, pear, and green apple. A slightly sweet style that will certainly have its fans, unfortunately I am not one of them. A slightly bitter finish, with medium + body.

3/21/4/2/3. +50 = 83 pts. — 16 days ago

Ken Z

8.4

Drank 2/7/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.

Opens with yeasty notes. Not much fruit on the nose or palate. Clean and dry, but simple palate. Dry, medium finish. Refreshing.

2/20/6/3/3 +50 = 84 pts. — a month ago

Ken Z

9.1

Honeyed apricot, pineapple, and a hint of almond on the nose. Honey, pineapple, and pineapple on the palate flavors. Perhaps a touch thin for sauternes, but high quality nonetheless.

4/23/8/4/3+50=91 pts. — 2 months ago