White pepper on nose, slightly barn like. Stewed red fruit, tobacco, white pepper, touch of earth. — 9 years ago
Barn funk smell, some tannin coming through the deep berries and high acid. Love Olivier Cousin. — 9 years ago
Sweet and cinnamon spice, with that oak note. — 10 years ago
Earthy dirt floor mustiness. Wonderful legs. Spicy barn and oak. Smoked salt like cured meat. Smooth and comfy like a soft blanket. Tannins but not super astringent. Great structure. Amazing last. — 10 years ago
April 2015 winery tour with the Ahlgrims — 10 years ago
Just as I remember from visiting the winery. Yum! — 10 years ago
Rich, spicy, bold, complex. Great pairing with lamb cheeks and pumpkin flan. — 11 years ago
Aberdeen Angus - Malbec — 12 years ago
Full bodied. Nice wine. Smooth. — 13 years ago
Absolutely delicious, sweet red. Be careful not to drink the whole thing in one go! — 14 years ago
Amazing Pinot! — 8 years ago
Instant favorite , mad funky , barn-yardy and fruity. — 9 years ago
Apple and melon, hint of cinnamon and some honey; crisp with a bit of a bite #wsjwine — 9 years ago
Very deep purple color with ruby hues. On the nose: a bit of minerals, dark red fruit jam and pepper. Taste: medium tannins, a bit dry with hints of dried black cherries, plum and cracked black pepper. Good value. — 9 years ago
Ripe but has the body to age a few years. Bomb. — 10 years ago
Most other Minnesota wines are way too sweet but this red is fantastic. — 10 years ago
2012. Had with Jean at Woodmont grill first date nov 29 2015 — 10 years ago
Everything I love in a wine! Barn yard, leather, mushrooms and hints of pepper. — 11 years ago
Very good but maybe not $25 good. Other top rated wine as good. — 12 years ago
Awesome wine. Very earthy — 13 years ago
2001 bright cherry and raspberry. — 9 years ago
Velvety texture with notes of mocha, toffee, and espresso, with a black walnut twist. — 10 years ago
Great pairing with Turducken! — 10 years ago
The 2001 Hirsch Vineyards "Donnie" Pinot Noir - a never released bottling made for us by Donnie Schatzberg of Precious Mtn Vyd. Only 50cs made. Absolutely singing and lively, despite being made in a barn with zero technology! — 13 years ago

Madie Martin
Buttery, delush! — 8 years ago