Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Having this again. Merlot from right next to the Tri-Cities, WA. Red of blood and bruised plums. Strange aroma of leather, sagebrush of WA, cherry pits, and petrichor. Flavors are elegant and sensual. Berry-cherry layer with wet river rocks and some smokey meats on the backside. This is well done, low priced Merlot from a great place for the stuff, south central WA! — 6 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Same old label. Decent drawing of da Gap. Color is purple with a rose petal edge. Aroma of hot rocks and bricks in the sun. Hint of elder or some other strong berry underneath. Flavors are robust and intense. Black licorice. Bit of red to black berries too. Chewy and dense. This is a beefy Barbera. Different than most Italian ones I’ve had. Reminds me of the foothills style. It’s well done though. — 12 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Has the cool ufo label with a yellow light instead of the red one. Color is great. Straw yellow. Smells like lemon peels and candles. And mineral water. Flavors are simple yet on point. Crisp and clean. Plenty of lemon and some great tannic bite. This is good white. — 16 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Arty critter style label. Nice golden, silvery color. Aroma of citrus skins and honey. But very faint. Flavors are nice. Tart limey thing. Fleshy like a lychee. This is a Vinho Verde with a bit of oomph and character. — 6 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Simple label. Little bit of style. Color is ruby red if a bit rusty on the edges. Aroma is earthy and strange. Wet stream bank. Construction and painting projects. A hint of cooked berry pies or cobblers. Cherry too. Black cherry juice. Flavors are nice. Silky smooth. Juicy and fruit forward. It’s a great example of how good Merlot is in The Alexander Valley of Sonoma. Nice warm and delicious red. Balanced. — 12 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Crazy bottle with a star map. And it’s heavy too. Fairly dark. Smells like Zin. Warm strawberries, hot lumber, cedar. Flavors are warm and fruity. Baked cherries and berry cobbler. Complexity and interesting elements are here. Tart and tannic as well. This is a lovely Lodi Zin. — 17 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.3

Very basic label. I half assume this is the same wine that’s in the bottle I had called ‘Periodic’. They look very similar. This is 14.5% ABV CA AVA Pinot. Smells like wet earth and cherry Coke. Flavors are decent. Fruit forward for sure. Has some acids and is plenty juicy. Overall it’s just a workable CA cheap Pinot. — 8 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

This is still an elegant and complex hot climate Zin. Reminiscent of European wines even though it’s Zin. We’ll see how it changes now that it’s not being made by the winemaker named on this label… — 12 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.7

Cute label with bike and basket. Fun cork with handle on it. Color is pretty, ruby red. Aroma of baked berry desserts and black strap molasses. Flavors are decent if a bit blunt. Soft cherry and berries. Easier style. It’s a good weekday sipper. — 16 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Had this again. Label is hint classy. Rustic. Color is lighter with a slight rust to the edge. Smells like rocks in the sun and flint. Berries too. Flavors are juicy, fruity and balanced. Zippy. This is a lighter styled GSM with a classy elegance to it. — 18 days ago