Susan Pirie

9.4

24.95
Meritage great with beef. — 6 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.3

Very well integrated with dark plum, cocoa powder, pepper, spices, a tiny bit of wood, long finish with good fruit and tannin. Will be good for. Few years. — 3 years ago

Sharon Rusconi

9.4

This is the 2015 Tannat not a Sangiovese...😎 — 7 years ago

Severn G

9.3

Producer Note (Because I thought it was interesting):
"Le Petit Caporal is an homage to the spirit of adventures and leaders; people of strength and integrity who are born to change the world. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc from the stellar Argetsinger and Glen Eldridge vineyards bordering Tug Hollow Creek, which carves its way through a deep ravine to the East side of Seneca Lake.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), Cabernet Franc (28%), and Merlot (4%) from the Argetsinger and Glen Eldridge Vineyard, located on the South-East side of Seneca Lake."

Ok this wine caught me off guard, was looking for something in the cellar that we hadn't had yet, and it needed to pair with beef tomahawks on the grill tonight, so I dug out this bottle...And wow, as @Mike R says I don't like it, I ❤ it!!

I'm normally not a new release drinker, usually believing that many (not all) wines do need rest to come together. This is young and showing a little heat (13% ABV) but not distracting at all. FLX region wines never seem to disappoint, this is $35 retail, I believe our Club price was $28, we'll be getting more.

The nose has mocha dusted blueberry and chocolate covered cherry.

Palate has cherry, blackberry, fresh ground coffe and very minimal oak influence.

We'll hold some of this until tomorrow (I think 😉) and I'll update my notes... It's soo tasty!

24hr Update: Holding strong, nose lightly muted and palate is consistent. Noticed a touch of a green note showing late in the evening on Day 1, not present on Day 2. — 8 years ago

Kris Ferguson

9.5

Smooth tannins, fruity and slightly spicy. Great to sip on the couch! Mulberry. — 8 years ago

Matthew Steilen

8.9

Vanilla and oak on the nose. Cream, pear, melon, lemon and toasted pine nuts on palate. Great chard from across the border. — 9 years ago

Jean Gobbi

9.4

Very drinkable, nice touch of sweetness — a year ago

Brandon Boesch

9.2

This is a gamay rose. Really nice balance with good fruit flavor. Tastes wonderful. One of my favorites that I’ve tasted this week. — 3 years ago

Miranda H

9.6

One of nicest wines, full of dark fruit and flavour that is complex and long lasting on the tongue. Soft on tannins and so enjoyable. — 7 years ago

with Thomas

Joe F.

9.0

Pure deliciousness..... highly recommend this vineyards visit if ever in Sacramento... even though this vintage wasn’t part of the tasting it was bought due to its unique name and we weren’t disappointed....... nice full body with a very nice finish. — 8 years ago

Donald Williams

9.2

Very nice Riesling. Great that they’re so close. — 8 years ago

with Bonnie

Galen Hasler

9.1

2016 must be a break thru. Taste like a great Touraine — 9 years ago

Jill Schwartz

9.0

As a reserve should be...silky smooth and crisp. — 10 years ago

Donald Williams

9.3

Significantly surpassed expectations. Thought it might’ve been over the hill, but not at all. Loved it! — 2 years ago

with Bonnie

Whitney Lachance

9.4

This is the Patricia’s Block Riesling. It’s light and fresh with green apple and mineral notes. — 4 years ago

Frederick Kuehn

9.3

Wild strawberries and eucalyptus play in a sweet light syrup. Notes of apple, pear and raspberry round out this delightful wine. — 8 years ago

DAL 9000

9.0

Citrus aroma. Mild tartness from Grapefruit, lemons and limes. Once it warms up, the buttery flavor come out. — 8 years ago

Joe F.

9.0

Miners Red .....My wife found the family owned winery while on a trip to Loomis,CA....... extremely nice flavors...On the lightly dry side...but full bodied....... makes me wish I had accompanied her..... — 8 years ago

Galen Hasler

9.1

Amazing mineral nose with rich acidity and bright stone fruit — 9 years ago

Kate Sidoti

9.8

Valentines Day 2017 celebration- our first Valentine's Day as newlyweds! Enjoyed this 2012 vintage with dinner. Blackberry, spice and everything nice! — 9 years ago

with Ryan