Opened and poured into a decanter about five hours prior to dinner. Once poured, this was enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2018 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with fantastic, winsome notes of black currants, blackberries, Serrano peppers, tobacco, purple Flintstones vitamins, dried herbs, rocky earth and gentle warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and sanguine; laden with ferrous minerals.
The nose alone is sensational but it needs a pile of air to fully appreciate and the monumental structure almost demands it. A wine with a very long life yet ahead. Drink now with an extended decant and through 2058+. — 3 months ago
$19 @ Trader Joes. Can’t beat the price! Quintessential Amarone. — 6 years ago
Smells jammy, peppery spicy and acidic. Nice experience. One or two glass limit or heart burn surely. — 7 years ago
Very pleasant, smooth, refreshing, slight butterscotch and vanilla, mild oak — 18 hours ago
A bit shocked. — 6 months ago
Bright cherry and blueberry up front. Long smooth finish with a little spice — 9 months ago
2019 vintage. Best of the Reserves from Trader Joe’s and good value. Medium bodied full flavored dark berry soft palate well rounded vino. — 4 years ago
Cami really likes this wine. Grape dvine — 7 years ago
Smoke & evergreen in the nose with candied mixed fruit in the palate. Flavors enhanced with charcuterie — a month ago
Yum! Great cab franc from Trader Joes (not necessarily a "great" Cab Franc but great in that it's from TJ and really really good) — 9 months ago
Good, well balanced dry style — 7 years ago
Smooth... Buttery finish. Full bodied flavor, but not overwhelming — 7 years ago
Sophia Alvarez
sweet but not too sweet. tastes like pear, apple, and honey — 2 days ago