Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Pretty dark. (& pretty). Smells nice. Violet candies and plum compote. Flavors are ripe. Hints of fig and something with nutmeg and such in it. Maybe figgy puddings? Plenty of berries too. It’s not austere and complex with that sage and cypress woodsy zing that some Rhône has. But it’s great tasting red for a good price. Hits the right notes and hits the spot. — 11 hours ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.7

Dark plum color. Smells good. Like dried plums and mocha. Flavor is juicy and ripe. Deep and rich. A lot of Shiraz licorice and black strap molasses. A bit too extra, but it’s full of taste and intensity. Popular and likable Oz stuff. — 7 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Dark and purple-y. Smells like wood and black cherry sauce. Flavor is nice. Dry, hearty and licorice-y. Has that classic petite backbone of tannin and berry syrup. It’s a very nice example. — 12 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.7

Nice drinking still. Plenty of minerals and rocks to go with the wood shavings and berry-licouosness. — 3 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.4

Lighter in color for a petite. Smells a bit woodsy with some tart berries. Taste is very tart. Pie cherry and unsweetened cranberry. Juicy. Strange compared to the usual style for petite. It’s more of an old world type of wine. A bit rough and raw, but drinks fine. — 3 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.7

Lovely Merlot. Tart and zippy with lots of black cherry and some tobacco and tomato leaf. Juicy. It’s great with meats. Plenty of acid. Nothing soft or simple here. Powerful stuff. Has that woodsy and earthy stuff I like in a unique red. Not typical. But better for it — 12 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Ruby red. I think they call it ‘claret red’. Aroma is elegant. Little horsey stuff to go with the berry. Also some wet rocks or fresh stream bank smell in there. Flavor is very dry. Plenty of bitterness and a hint of funk. Streak of brandy. Some cola. Little bark of an aromatic tree (cedar or redwood come to mind). It’s definitely French. Has that bitter, dramatic ‘winey’ taste to it. Balance is good. It’s pretty classic Bordeaux. And that’s a good thing. And I think it was $7-8 at the olde Gross Out, and that’s an even better thing. — 13 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

7.8

Smells sweet and fruity. Flavor is plain. Honey and lemons. Not very dry. It’s for the novice. Sweet, classy white for cougars and sorority girls. — 3 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.6

Lovely rosy red. Smells a bit woodsy and kinda medicinal (like an old time tonic). Plenty of plum in there too. Flavor is a bit tart. Cranberries and pomegranates. Not much ‘sweetness’ and/or fruitiness. The flavors are funky and kinda mushroomy. Dark chocolate and coffee stuff too. Overall, it’s a pretty simple and easy Portuguese’s red. European. Unique. Tasty and drinkable. — 7 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

An opulent and very CA type Cab. Has all the boxes of Napa Cab checked. Full bodied, rich, balanced, fairly complex although I was hoping for more of that. It’s good enough. Enjoyable and tasty Cab. I can’t say I was stunned (as I hoped I might’ve been). It’s not as elegant and delicious as the Stages Leap Cellars I had once upon a time. As an aside I once worked at this place. It’s definitely a stunning beautiful place to grow grapes. And I was happy to finally try the wine made from them. — 12 days ago