Tree Kilpatrick

8.3

This one is Sandy Lane Vineyard Petite Sirah. From Contra Costa County. Dark color. Had the deep purple cork deposit. Hint of nail polish on the nose. Also berry sauce and elderberry syrup. Flavors are ok. Still has the acetone and bitter strangeness of Elderberry in the mouth too. This seems like it coulda been a great wine, but the slightest of nail polish in it puts a wrench in things. The Livermore version of petite Sirah from these folks is miles better. — 2 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Beautiful tree called árbol del amate on the label. Color is blood red. Aroma of perfumes and rosehip tea. Flavors are supple and subtle. Hint of berry juice. Maybe a cherry-berry cocktail. Like ocean spray. Also got a nice spice zip. Nutmegs and cloves. This is straight up Rioja temp. Hits all the right notes. And looks lovely in the glass. — 8 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.6

This one is the Pinot Noir. First tried it at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in SF. This is my second or third bottle. Has a good color. Hint of a rusty edge. Smells of candied fruits and jellies. Slightest hint of hot wood chips. Flavors are very clean and crisp. Cherry jolly ranchers. Hint of funk in the finish. Horehound candy perhaps. This isn’t fine. Bit simple, but flavorful and on point for a cheap CA Pinot Noir. — 11 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.5

Whimsical label art. Color is roses and rubies. Aroma of stems and red berry jams. Flavors are simple and a hint rustic. Tart and slight. Hint of licorice. Plenty of tannins. Just not very interesting overall. Just a simple red. No strange blood orange and herbs that some Grenache can bring to the party. — 2 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Very, very red. Maroon. Aroma is hints of fruits, berries. Some rosemary. Flavors are a bit savory. Anise and olives. Berry stuff. Juicy. — 7 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

This was the Rosé of the Cremant. It’s got plenty of apricot and other stone fruit on the nose and in the mouth. Complex and interesting. Beautiful in the glass. A great sparkling wine at a good price. — 10 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

Classic label. Color of spun gold. Smells like honey and lemons. Hint of wax. Flavors are funky. Lemon curd and herbal tonic. Hint of mineral water. Fuller than expected. Body is nice. This has a lot going on. — 6 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Blah label as would be expected of TJ’s style. Very dark. The color of plum skins and blood in a bag. Aroma is slightly earthy. Say beefy. Complex and savory. Herbal. Complexity and more in there. Nice wine. Makes me re-think Meritage. — 7 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

This was a very nice balanced champagne. Fizzy and effervescent as could be. Citrus and mineral water. Liked it a lot. — 10 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Smells lovely. Berry and earth. Flavors are lovely. Elegant and balanced. Complex and fresh. Berry sauces. Light though. Elegant. — 13 days ago