Earthy nose, full bodied, high tannin and alcohol finish without being harsh. Drank on same day as the Francis Copila directors cut cab and dispite this being higher rated/ more expensive, I liked the other one better. — 2 years ago
Earthy nose for a merlot, well balanced but not overly flavorful. — 2 years ago
Deep red garnet color. Earth almost smokey nose. Subtle fruit/jam at first with a stronger earthy finish. Medium bodied. Moderate tannins at the end without being harsh good to drink now or age. — a year ago
Fruitnforward for a cab. Well balanced, earthy finish. Excellent flavor and drinkability. Punching high above its listed price. — 2 years ago
Mellow nose, hints of peat and mild fruit. Very smooth. Excellent pearing for delicate meats or heavy fish. — 2 years ago
Ruby color, medium body, light nose. Mild fruit with pronounced oak flavors. Moderate tannin and noted alcohol finish without being harsh. 4/5 of our Blind tasters chose the oak creek of the same year — 2 years ago
Ruby color, medium body, dark stone fruit first then earthy finish with moderate tannin. Excellent wine for a local AZ variety. — 2 years ago
I usually love this wine as a inexpensive but constantly good tasting cab.... this year is trash. Heavy tobacco nose, overly dirt flavored and more harsh than usual. I actually poured out the rest of the bottle. I'll try one again next year — 2 years ago
Well balanced with oak and dark fruits, full bodied enough for steak but not overpowering. Good wine for aging a few years. — 3 years ago
michael robers
Nice table red. Jammy up front mild earth and tannin at the finish. — 11 days ago