A fun offering. Full and bright. Good with age. 2008 not a seminal vintage.
A fun offering. Full and bright. Good with age. 2008 not a seminal vintage.
Oct 7th, 2016 Winner at tonight's tasting.
Winner at tonight's tasting.
Dec 8th, 2015 Peter Marks
Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands
9.4
80% Carmenere, 20% Cab Sauv. Rich and voluptuous. Blackberry, cassis, sweet tobacco and smoky oak
80% Carmenere, 20% Cab Sauv. Rich and voluptuous. Blackberry, cassis, sweet tobacco and smoky oak
Nov 30th, 2014 Guess I'm not a fan of carmenère... Way too bold, even after decanting for two hours or so. Definitely would like to revisit some day.
Guess I'm not a fan of carmenère... Way too bold, even after decanting for two hours or so. Definitely would like to revisit some day.
Oct 13th, 2014 Tried this blind-had me fooled for a Cali wine. New world style.
Tried this blind-had me fooled for a Cali wine. New world style.
May 21st, 2014 Not as good as the 07 50-50 blend, but still tasty for the price
Not as good as the 07 50-50 blend, but still tasty for the price
Jan 5th, 2014 Agree with the jammy comment. Improving with time drinking. Nicely priced!
Agree with the jammy comment. Improving with time drinking. Nicely priced!
Jul 20th, 2016 This was a wonderful bottle... Great balance with just the right amount of fruit on the mid palate.
This was a wonderful bottle... Great balance with just the right amount of fruit on the mid palate.
Jul 14th, 2015 Nice dark fruit and cedar notes on the nose. Supple tannin in mid through finish. 2008
Nice dark fruit and cedar notes on the nose. Supple tannin in mid through finish. 2008
Dec 13th, 2014 Oh, very smokey. Very good.
Oh, very smokey. Very good.
Apr 20th, 2014