Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.3
Blackberry and mincemeet Heavy extract. Dried out fruit but decent spice and extract.
Blackberry and mincemeet Heavy extract. Dried out fruit but decent spice and extract.
May 1st, 2014
Deep ruby red, dry with fruit essence
Deep ruby red, dry with fruit essence
Feb 7th, 2024
Not bad. A bit dry and acidic. Will try again with a longer opening.
Not bad. A bit dry and acidic. Will try again with a longer opening.
Apr 4th, 2022
Too tannic for me, but opened up after 30 mins of beiing poured. Matt liked it more, but for $18 I prefer something less tannic. Bold! Would have been better paired with food.
Too tannic for me, but opened up after 30 mins of beiing poured. Matt liked it more, but for $18 I prefer something less tannic. Bold! Would have been better paired with food.
Mar 4th, 2017
Solid all around blend. Great with the meal. Pronounced acid, nicely balanced with the tannin and red fruit.
Solid all around blend. Great with the meal. Pronounced acid, nicely balanced with the tannin and red fruit.
May 20th, 2016
Flavors are a bit muddled and medicinal. Drinkable but not terrific.
Flavors are a bit muddled and medicinal. Drinkable but not terrific.
Jul 12th, 2015
Very juicy, medium-high tannins. Recommend highly for the price.
Very juicy, medium-high tannins. Recommend highly for the price.
May 24th, 2015
Bar la grassa
Mar 16th, 2015
Figgy plum on the nose, oaky tight tannins
Figgy plum on the nose, oaky tight tannins
Feb 18th, 2015
$13?!! Awesome wine. Blackberrys, toffee, cut grass
$13?!! Awesome wine. Blackberrys, toffee, cut grass
May 11th, 2014
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
