Much better than the other 2 (so far) Russian River "test" Pinots, Annabelle and Ron Rubin - not at all "thin" as those previous test wines. Fuller body, richer, full flavored with credible fruit - a "deeper" Pinot. Great on the palate, good balance, very tasty finish. Comparative class still not up more expensive class of most Mueller, Siduri, Merry Edwards and Kosta Brown Pinots - but very drinkable. Twin Liquors wine expert considered it finer quality than 2 previous test wines, more like French Burgundy. A good value at $24/btl. — 7 years ago
CVed 10/11/17. Acker auction $18. Floral nose of rich ripper fruit and palate of nicely resolved buttery and Californian Chard profile. Perhaps a bit rich for me when young but now it's in balance and drinking well. Good buy. — 8 years ago
Smooth and full bodied with silky smooth finish. I can tell its losing some complexity since the last time I had it. — 9 years ago
Aus mueller 0,375l — 10 years ago
My favorite Carmenere, to date. I will forever remember this day as “the day the Mueller report was completed, but I did not care, because I was busy being excited about 45’s 2020 contender.” I will drink this again when Mayor Pete mops the floor with the orange monarch. Black pepper and wicked laughs. So very delicious. Total Wine. Buy and save, and drink even if I am wrong and weeping. D: I like this (and I also like Mayor Pete). — 7 years ago
Carching up on some DNWC action. This one was hot! — 7 years ago
Let it breathe. Excellent flavors. — 8 years ago
1st McKenzie bottle (5L - only found in this region) breathe overnight..... 16 July 2017 — 8 years ago
Amazing merlot body - medium acid - medium tannin - medium just a nice well rounded ready to drink 1997 Carmelo's merlot paired with a rack of lamb — 9 years ago
Dark fruit/blackberry - very smooth I'd suggest decanting for 30-60 min to allow for it to really soften. Comes from a wonderful boutique winery in Napa — 10 years ago
Baker McKenzie wine tasting very nice 2011 — 7 years ago
Fruit is somewhat muted. Peppery notes reign — 7 years ago
Love! Fruitier than it smells. So good! Great for the pool! Would be perfect with some berries in it. Medium sweet — 8 years ago
Wonderful — 8 years ago
2006 is drinking great in 2017 — 9 years ago
Good white blend with clean tones Gevurtz & Mueller. Pinot Gris smooths it. — 10 years ago
Easy drinking cab. Somewhat sweet. Recommended by Rich Mueller. Carrie likes it too. — 10 years ago
Michelle Konecki
Nice and smooth — 7 years ago