Tree Kilpatrick

8.4

Pinot noir. Hippie chic label. Dark as night for Pinot. Smells meaty and more like a hot climate Tempranillo or Barbera than Pinot. Some black cherry and black berries in the flavor profile. Smooth and unobtrusive. This also tasted like a Spanish or Italian red and not really Pinot. It’s alright, but it’s not really a Pinot drinkers wine. More of a red for the masses thing. Dry and juicy. — 4 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.1

Trying this again. Has classy 60’s vibes in the label design. Smells nice. Red berry and orange peel. Yeah still love the flavors. Fleshy with blood orange, cherry and woodsy stuff. Balance and fresh. Lovely complexity for a lighter color and bit less brooding type of Frenchie. — 11 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.6

Pretty meh label going on here. I guess it California style (oak and farm old remnant windmill). Decent color even 6 years on. Plum colored. Smells like musky perfumes, wet soils, fresh crushed herbs and cherry-berry. Flavors are better than expected. Bitter bottom, herbal middle and some molasses mixed with fennel too. It’s nothing extremely complex or dense, but it’s more like I’d expect Syrah to taste than many of the wines at this price point. Works. — 18 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

7.4

Country style label. Looks lighter in color. Smells like candy and whisky. Flavors are ripe with a bit of brandy in the mix. Bottle says 17.2% Abv which might be the highest I’ve ever seen unfortified. If it wasn’t such firewater it would be a bit better. The bones seem good. It’s just too much alcohol and jam. — a month ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.6

This is the Rosé. Peachy color. Smells fresh and a hint funky. Like wet bark and fragrant pink berries (salmon berry?). Flavor is simple, light and very easy to quaff. Slight apple-grape juice side, but dry and plenty tart. This ain’t a meditative wine experience, but it’s lots of fun to drink and hits the Rosé all Day ball outta the park. — 4 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Bottle says ‘North Coast Reserve’, but assume we are in the same ballpark as the name here. Dark as a classic red 🌹. Smells like potpourri, forest creeks, and ripe stone fruits. Flavors are robust, tannic and perfumed. Maybe some matchstick or flint too. Finish is jammed or cobbler-ed cherry-plum. This is a nice red blend where things are balanced and juicy. — 11 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Bottle says Petite Verdot. Rusty red in the glass. Smells of cooked fruits, red berry jams and linseed oil. Maybe a brick in the heat too. Drinks a bit hot (although it’s only 12% abv) with a brandy streak, but the berry sauce flavor is nice, and it’s got a certain elegance. A bit like a Spanish Rioja Tempranillo style of wine. Not the thick, opulent, berry syrup that some New World Petite Verdot is. Very reserved tannins, but a nice balance. This is a decent red that aged fairly well. Has juicy flavor and pairs with grilled figs, goat cheese and prune balsamic pretty nicely. At $11 it’s also a bargain. — 18 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.7

Fancy painting on the somewhat cheesy label. Dark in color. Purple. Smells like barbecued plums and fancy lavender soap. Flavors are a bit muddled with jams from berries and stone fruits mixing with roasted red peppers and a bit of tart cherry juice. This has decent balance, juiciness and a rich mouthfeel and a dry tongue-snacking finish. It’s pretty good, more a duchess than empress, but a nice wine. — 10 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.5

Grey-white rosé! Lots of colors in there. Actually looks sorta golden. Smells nice 🍋 and some thyme or maybe sorrel. A green herb. Flavors are simple and easy. Hint of rocks. Plenty of lemon flavored sparkling H2O. Hint of sweet fennel. This is a very light and fresh summer-hot-weather wine. Looks like and umbrella or swimsuit from a hip French beach, so it maybe can transport one there on the southern shores if only in your mind. — 14 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

8.8

Strange French blend. Didn’t know they’d allow such an inter mingling. Smells interesting: herbs, musk, crushed tree leaves and blueberry jam. Flavors are pretty agreeable. Plenty of bite. Fruits and bitters. A nice freshness. Fairly light considering the grapes, but complex in a way. This is a great deal at like $6 at grocery outlet. Wouldn’t have necessarily tried it if my friend Lauren hadn’t recommended it, but it’s a buy again winner. — 24 days ago