Tree Kilpatrick

8.5

Big boy bottle. Like a 40 o’ Rosé. Nice pinkish-copper color. Smells good. Perfume, apricot, & gin? Flavors are decent too. A bit fleshy with a hint of peach daiquiri. Nice bite on the end. This is another good deal on true to type Rosé from France for the price of an Abraham Lincoln at Grocery Outlet. — 2 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.6

Big and bold Zin. Jam, toasty marshmallow, cooked fruits in pastries. Pies, cobblers and crisps from cherries and berries. Cola and mocha (or just lighter dark chocolate or maybe just creamed & sweetened coffee). Anyway it’s another big and in your face wine by Villa Stellarin/Fitch Mountain Vineyards. I like the bombast, but it’s just a bit too extra to nail the subtle pleasure of Dry Creek V Zin. (Does do its job as a 14.5% ‘face melter’ though). — 6 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Golden slumbers color. Smells like honey, lemoncello and something antiseptic. Flavors are nutty and honeyed. Complex and rich. It’s not like much I’ve had before. — 13 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Decent label. It’s an Eagle Rock Vineyards production so it’s probably kinda a bulk wine. Dark color of cherry Coke. Smells complex. Not fruit bombed. Earthy, herbal, and a hint funky. Flavors are nice. Cola, cherry, woodsy, and deep. Has anise and black plum skins as well. It’s an excellent example of Sonoma Zin. And for $6 at Grocery Outlet it’s a steal. — 3 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.7

Boring label. Color is lovely. Hint of rust under the rosy red. Smells like a fruit basket, fresh cut lumber and cherry cola. Flavors are very new world Pinot. Rich, fruit driven, slightly zingy. Has a hint of barnyard. It’s a nice South Coast Noir. Pleasing and aged well. — 9 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

Plain label. Not indicative of a ‘fine’ wine. Bottle is Syrah-esque though. Lovely dark color. Blackish purple. Smells like earth, mineral oils, smoky plums and sage. Flavors are complex. Licorice, black fruits, olives, mocha, mint and sagebrush. I think it’s actually got plenty of the famous garrigue that I’ve heard so much about. This is a lovely Syrah and Grenache blend with class and character. — 12 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

First Chappellet wine. Dark color. Like violets and dark crimson rose petals with a sheen and sparkle. Smells ripe with plums and fresh herbs. Flavor is classic Napa, but complex and silky smooth like an MJ fall-away. Very drinkable and soft for a 2018. It’s got a dark chocolate and cola element as well. It’s very good, just expected it to be a bit more dynamic. It’s good with food. — 5 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

It’s a Rosé not a red Bobal. Pretty butterfly label. Copper and pink rose color. Smells like rainwater, strawberry and nice lotion. Flavors are crisp, tart, juicy and pleasing. It’s a bit like the Berryessa Gap Vineyards Rosé of Tempranillo I had recently, but with a bit more funk and chunk. This is a very nice Rosé with some substance. — 8 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.5

Wasp waisted shaped bottle. Ouh lá lá. Orangish coppery colour. Smells like almost nothing. Slightest hint of strawberry and maybe some ethanol. Flavors are subtle as well. Stone fruits. Maybe some tart apples too. A bit of applejack whiskey barrels in the mouth as well. It’s a pretty lightweight and simple wine though. Gets a bit better as it warms up. — 11 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Monterey County! That is pretty specific and high class for an under $10 Pinot. Color is good. Ruby red. Smells like cranberry and gravel. Maybe some cooked cherry thing. Flavor is smooth and pretty classic CA Pinot. Light cherry/berry to go with a hint of toasty, herby-ness. Label says ‘baking spice’, that sounds about right. I’ve had CA Central Coast Pinot Noir for twice the price that wasn’t as likable and elegant as this. — 14 days ago