77% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Petite Sirah. On the nose we have very prominent dark fruit, plum, raisins, currant, and smoke. On the palate I am tasting a sweet prune, tobacco leaf, currant, and spice. There are silky tannins but pronounced. Good length with good balance. Could use a few more years of age, like 2-3 to smooth out the tannins just a bit more. All in all a nice bottle.
77% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Petite Sirah. On the nose we have very prominent dark fruit, plum, raisins, currant, and smoke. On the palate I am tasting a sweet prune, tobacco leaf, currant, and spice. There are silky tannins but pronounced. Good length with good balance. Could use a few more years of age, like 2-3 to smooth out the tannins just a bit more. All in all a nice bottle.
2 people found it helpfulApr 27th, 2013
This was good! Didn’t taste like other blends and stayed consistent. Drank in its own after a night of wine shopping. Hints of vanilla and undertones of caramel and raisins.
This was good! Didn’t taste like other blends and stayed consistent. Drank in its own after a night of wine shopping. Hints of vanilla and undertones of caramel and raisins.
Dec 10th, 2023
Ok. This is the equivalent of a pino grigio but for red. Nothing wrong, but no real character, just a nice red wine with a Sonoma flair and neutral stone flavors.
For low impact red, this is a go to. I think I paid $13 at Costco - and well worth every penny. I’ll certainly buy more. Paired well with dark chocolate, Gouda, and even grits. Surprisingly interesting pairing.
Ok. This is the equivalent of a pino grigio but for red. Nothing wrong, but no real character, just a nice red wine with a Sonoma flair and neutral stone flavors.
For low impact red, this is a go to. I think I paid $13 at Costco - and well worth every penny. I’ll certainly buy more. Paired well with dark chocolate, Gouda, and even grits. Surprisingly interesting pairing.
Oct 20th, 2022
Sonoma County, California, USA
