Mvon Higgins

8.8

Translucent magenta glass. Mild pretty nose of strawberry, plum, crayon box, and anise overtones, Medium bodied cherry acid followed by somewhat bitter woody tannins with a long dry cherry and wood finish. Balance shifted to nose but fair structure. Good value at 11.99 USD. Tannins suggest works better with fish tacos and cheeses than as a sipper. — 7 years ago

Mvon Higgins

9.0

Deep red violet glass with translucent crimson rim. Big deep nose of cassis, prune, licorice, plum. blackberry, black cherry, black plum, tobacco, leather, cedar and a hint of vanilla. Smooth medium body palate with medium acid of slightly sweet dark cocoa, cassis, the black fruits, and black pepper. Soft small chalky tannins lead to a pleasing long finish of black pepper with toffee hints. Decant for a while to open aromas. Very good balance and structure make this a very good value at 21.99 USD. — 7 years ago

Mvon Higgins

8.9

Deep red violet glass with translucent crimson rim. Balance shifted to the medium nose of plum, blackberry, tobacco, smoke , vanilla, and baking spice, Spicy hot cherry acid followed by blackberry/cherry slightly chalky tannins with a black pepper bite. Finishes dark chocolate and black pepper with medium long length. Great value at $15,95 USD for this Syrah/petite Syrah blend that is great with smoky spicy baby back ribs. — 7 years ago

Mvon Higgins

8.4

Translucent red plum glass. Mild pretty nose of cherry cola, crayon box, vanilla and licorice. Thin sharp sour cherry acid followed by bitter woody tannins with a long bitter finish. Balance shifted to nose and lacks necessary structure. Fairly valued at 9.99 USD but better value available for a few dollars more. — 7 years ago

Mvon Higgins

8.8

Deep red violet with translucent purple rim. Mild nose of plum, blueberry, oak, tobacco and vanilla. Mild acid of medium bodied cherry and cranberry evolving into dark cocoa with licorice finishing medium long due to smooth tannins with a peppery cinnamon end. This Zin, Syrah, Cab, and Petite Syrah blend presents a fairly balanced, not too sweet, everyday wine at good value at $9.72 USD. Work best with burgers, tacos, or rich dishes. — 7 years ago

Mvon Higgins

8.7

Translucent cherry glass with clear rim,. Balance shifted to the medium nose of vanilla, cherry, oak, cinnamon, tobacco and crayon box. Medium acid hit to the palate of dry sour cherry and raspberry. Finish is medium short with tiny tannins and sour cherry predominance. Fair value at $13.95 USD but lack of depth and fruit flavor make this thinner Pinot more of an everyday light dish friend. — 7 years ago

Mvon Higgins

9.0

Deep ruby glass with translucent Crimson rim. Medium nose of cassis, blackberry, leather, tobacco, anise, and pencil box/shavings. High acidity to the palate with full bodied, hot presentation of blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, anise, and tobacco. Big soft tannins with slightly bitter grip leads to long finish of dark cocoa and black pepper. Very good value at $13.48 USD for this well balanced and structured red meat friend. Tannins will mellow and improve with two years in bottle. — 8 years ago

Mvon Higgins

9.2

Garnet with thin translucent pale pink rim. Medium, complex nose of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, marshmallow, vanilla, baking spice and cedar/mint. Light to medium body of cranberry, pomegranate and sour cherry bring clean acid to the palate with a baking spice, cinnamon, leather, and earth background. Small smooth tannins leads to a slightly dry finish of berry, pepper and cocoa. Very good balance and good structure make this a good value at $21.32 USD as a sipper or light dish partner. — 7 years ago

Mvon Higgins

8.9

Deep ruby glass with translucent purple rim. Aromatic nose of plum, crayon, licorice, blackberry, blueberry, cedar, vanilla, and tobacco. Full bodied medium acid to the palate of cocoa, cassis, black pepper and sour cherry. Finishes long with small, chalky tannins with mocha, sour cherry, and black pepper predominance. Well balanced and structure provides for a very good rich dish / steak accompaniment as well as excellent value at $15.95 USD.. — 7 years ago

Mvon Higgins

8.9

Deep ruby with translucent purple rim. Medium nose of smoke, tobacco, blueberry, blackberry, licorice, cedar and vanilla. Medium-full body of medium acid of tart sour cherry. Finishes long due to medium, slightly bitter, woody tannins with a hot chalky black pepper finish. Good balance but structure only fair with pronounced nose/palate divergence. Still, good with red meat and should improve 2-3 years in bottle. Good value at $17.99 USD. — 8 years ago