2016 lite and somewhat dry. Beautiful deep purple color. — 2 years ago
Less acidity than I am used to I. The Vaulorent. But still an almost ideal pairing with oysters. — 3 years ago
Lovely bottle of the ‘87 opened May 2019. I don’t have much experience with older vintages but seemed to have aged well although maybe a bit past it’s prime. Smooth and balanced with good depth of flavor. Perfect for a rich beef dinner with smashed Yukon golds and gravy. — 5 years ago
Enjoyed more than most others - rate it well - buy again. — 6 years ago
Drinking well. Dark fruit, tannins softening. Long dusty finish — 8 years ago
so approachable. relatively light bodied and a little bit of spice hits right at the middle of the palate. my co-op was demoing this wine a few weeks ago and I've bought tgree — 8 years ago
Very good!
— 9 years ago
Yes, now we're talkin' -- heavy. Cherries; slight licorice. — 5 years ago
Light, crisp and slightly citrousy. Great for the summer! — 6 years ago
Very tasty! Could quite possibly be a new favorite... — 7 years ago
With duck curry! — 8 years ago
One of my fave Zin makers. This one with dashes of carignane and petite Syrah. Intensely flavored with ripe dark fruit, pencil shavings and baking spices. Lots of acid to lift the richness. Long finish of fruit and spice. — 8 years ago
So oaky I like it even better when watching the grand Budapest hotel. Pairs well with Wes — 9 years ago
Great wine — 10 years ago
The problem with good wines is that the bottle empties much faster! — 2 years ago
Strong on the nose. Rich, leathery tannins.
Black fruit, lots of good structure and a long chocolately finish. A gasoline note exists which is very inviting.
Juicy baby!
Characterizes the grape really well — 3 years ago
Pretty boring label guys. Farmer designed label. Lovely deep rose petal color. Smells of red-black berries, petrichor, and nice flower soap. Flavor is explosive classic Merlot. Granite, blackberries, cherries and bittering herbs. Streak of licorice and liquor. This would go with red meats like nobodies business. — 4 years ago
Rangy and effervescent. — 5 years ago
This wine is in a GOOD spot right now. CT Average of about 93, and I'd say that this is about right. 93-95 as this one still has probably 7-8 years before it is pop and pour. Acidic at the opening, but the patience (which we didn't have) would have served us well. Cabernet power from the front. Blackberry preserves, hint of mint, white pepper, hint of clove, middle that goes a little bit herbal, but still very considerable black fruit. Finishes strong, with pepper, spice. I know the last 750 I have is in danger, and hopefully I can also lay off the mag for at least a couple of years. — 6 years ago
Not too oaky, a lot of flavor but it's not overwhelming — 8 years ago
Desert Island wine for certain.
— 9 years ago
Really nice stuff — 11 years ago
Byron Hewett
Solid. Enjoyed with oysters. — 8 months ago