Tree Kilpatrick

8.0

This ain’t so hot. Middling over-baked hot climate Zin. With a bit of the classic Zin stuff. But really too heavy on the CA red style. Over-ripe. One noted and lacking in backbone. It’s a straight up wedding red. — 2 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

Cute label. Color is pretty. Smells of the river rocks and berry compote. Hint of smoke. Flavors are juicy and complex. Plenty of minerals. Balance is great. Floral and fresh. — 7 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

Cool label. Grape cluster print. This is a Monastrell from Yecla. Lighter color, almost translucent. Aromas of citrus (blood orange), raspberry jelly, marjoram, & celery root? Something earthy in the mix. Flavors are more citrus. Oranges (blood and Cara Cara), pink grapefruit, and tangerines. Plus a hint of cherry and pink plum. A bit of blackberry leaf black tea. Plenty of acid snap. Also has tannins. This is a classic food wine. Complementary and bracing enough to meet chopped salads and tomato sauce dishes with a gentle kiss. Lovely stuff. — 11 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Cool simple bottle and label. A screw-top with class. Color is golden straw. Aromas of lemons and honey. Hint of freshly scrubbed flagstone patios. Flavors are lemon water, honeydew melon and jasmine tea. This is like all the good things in non-buttery Chardonnay mixed with the minerality and zing of Sauv Blanc. It’s fuller, denser and more elegant than most CA Chenin Blanc I’ve had. It’s also a white that seems to age nicely. If I could find it somewhere around here, it would join the short list for go to whites. — 3 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Sustainable with the organic grapes. Thus the green label perhaps? Deep dark color. Hint of fresh cut Italian herbs (tarragon, marjoram, basil, oregano, etc) with some blackberry and cherry. Flavors are dry, juicy and dense if a little short. Plenty of plum skins. Label says cassis and bell pepper. Yup. And violet candies. This is pretty on point Cab Franc. Reminds me of the Loire ones I’ve had. Very chewy. High in tannins. But with wet stones and pine needles too. — 7 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.7

Label has a science-y vibe and a hint of classiness. Color is ruby claret. Aromas are earth, baked hearty breads, wet rocks and fresh herbs of the Italian blend. Flavors aren’t too bad. Red and black berries, fennel, cherry juice, Russian fruit flavored black teas, and hibiscus cooler. Softer tannins, but they are there. This is a big audience Cab. Fruit driven, but just a hint complex. Lighter and brighter styled. — 11 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.3

This is an alright cheapie Pinot Noir. The wine is about as exciting as the periodic table based label. It’s not off or untrue to the Pinot flavors, but it’s pretty boring. — 4 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

Still excellent. — 7 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.5

This is Bethel Honey Wine. It was pretty good. Dry, simple. A hint of complexity. Went with the Ethiopian food well. — 9 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.0

This is Cabernet Sauvignon from France. It’s got decent color and smell. Hint of wood barks and cola on the nose. Flavors are pretty basic and fruit driven. More international or New World profile. Thin and simplistic. It’s fine. Not too inspiring nor inspired though. — 11 days ago