Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

‘Certified Green’. It’s also got the extra name of ‘Red Earth’ now. So purple it’s almost looks black in the center. Interesting aromas. Hint of rocas, horehound or pennyroyal, blackberry jams. Pine cones. Flavors are dense and dry. Thick body. Chewy tannins. Has a Dutch black licorice streak too. This is what one expects in CA Petite Sirah. Meaty, heady, and hefty stuff. I tend to love this kind of thing, so it’s right in my wheelhouse, and it’s a steal of a deal. — an hour ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.2

Very much a hipster art project of a label. Also a caveman club of a bottle weight wise, so they must want you to age this. Obliged. Color is deep red to maroon. Hint of rust. Smells like wood smoke, wet Mediterranean herbs and cooked plum pastry. Flavors are nice and savory. Licorice and fennel meet berry cobblers in a good way. Has aged well. Funky and strange, but complex. Chocolate pairing is great. Black Cherry liquor. This is a nice example of age-able Grenache. — 9 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

The Pinot was pretty interesting and had some interesting things going on. — 21 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.7

Trying again. On sale at Grocery Outlet for about $5. Dark color of a black cherry in the glass. Smells a bit like berry sugar (jammy) and band-aid. Little cut for lumber. Flavors are muted and fairly big for pinot. Has a nice zip and zing at the end. Aged well. Still plenty of acid. It’s great for Lodi Pinot Noir. New world style with just a hint of complexity. — an hour ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.5

This is called ‘The Fat Dog, House Red’. It has a ‘happy dog’ vibe. Lower alcohol at 12% ABV. Blood red. Smells like berries and rusty nails. Flavors are decent cherry and cola with an acid bite. A true to type (if a bit thin) Italian red. — 7 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

This is excellent Zin. Has plenty of pluck and zip 6 years in. A hint savory and plenty of acid. Thick with a spiced and smoked fruits side. Very tasty bottle of Lake County Zin. Cool climate-ish even with 14.5% ABV. GREAT DEAL at G.O. too. — 20 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.5

This is Pinot Grigio. Light and crisp. Simple but nice. Hint of lemon water. Easy. But like-able. — a day ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

Very dark color. Aroma of cut lumber and linseed. Musky berries. Flavors are juicy and lively. Complex and complete. There is a fleshy depth to the palate. Plenty of tannins, but core of red/black fruits. Black currants. Lots of black currants. — 4 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

Tuscan Villa on the label. Looks opulent. Wine is a pretty color. Garnet. Aroma is rose hip tea, hibiscus drinks and damask rose. Flavors are nice. Floral and sensuous. Maybe a bit flinty. Fruit driven, but not sweet. Cherry pits. Hint of Russian black currant and cherry flavored tea. Nice cedar streak. Hint of fresh ground pepper corns. This has character. It’s a great deal for such a defined Sangiovese. — 13 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Lovely color. Smells like rocks and wet foilage. Flavors are excellent and complex. Rocks and juicy berries. This is great stuff. — 21 days ago