Michael David Winery
Freakshow Lodi Red Blend
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.
Strong nose of blackberries, sweet cherry pie, plums, figs, raisins, vanilla, oak, licorice, spices, smoke, pencil lead, tobacco, coffee, chocolates and peppercorn.
Full bodied, buttery, jammy and bold, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and extremely fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked strawberries, spices, pencil lead, vanilla, wood, chocolates, mocha, earth, dark coffee and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This California Red Blend is always enjoyable. Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Well balanced and good by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
A blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah. Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels.
15% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$18.
Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.
Strong nose of blackberries, sweet cherry pie, plums, figs, raisins, vanilla, oak, licorice, spices, smoke, pencil lead, tobacco, coffee, chocolates and peppercorn.
Full bodied, buttery, jammy and bold, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and extremely fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked strawberries, spices, pencil lead, vanilla, wood, chocolates, mocha, earth, dark coffee and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This California Red Blend is always enjoyable. Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Well balanced and good by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
A blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah. Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels.
15% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$18.
Lodi Red blend for stage 5 #amgentoc a bit fruit jam with a bit of earth. Not quite in balance for my taste but pleasant enough. Like to try some of their old vines.
Lodi Red blend for stage 5 #amgentoc a bit fruit jam with a bit of earth. Not quite in balance for my taste but pleasant enough. Like to try some of their old vines.
May 20th, 2018Dark ruby in color with a short red rim.
Fruity nose with blackberries, blueberries, sweet cherries, strawberry pie, wood, vanilla, chocolates, licorice, spices, pencil lead and black pepper.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Very fruity on the palate and dry, with sweet cherries, plums, blackberries, licorice, herbs, cloves, vanilla, oak, herbs, leather, tobacco, coffee, milk chocolates, mocha and peppercorn.
Long finish with soft tannins and caramel.
This Californian Red Blend is always enjoyable. Well balanced, jammy, bold and big with lots of chocolate and coffee flavors and a smooth mouthfeel.
Showing nice complexity, but might be too fruity for some. Has high alcohol, but it doesn't burn at all.
Good right out the bottle and good by itself or for parties.
I paired it with chicken skewers and stuffed grape leaves.
15% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$18.
Dark ruby in color with a short red rim.
Fruity nose with blackberries, blueberries, sweet cherries, strawberry pie, wood, vanilla, chocolates, licorice, spices, pencil lead and black pepper.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Very fruity on the palate and dry, with sweet cherries, plums, blackberries, licorice, herbs, cloves, vanilla, oak, herbs, leather, tobacco, coffee, milk chocolates, mocha and peppercorn.
Long finish with soft tannins and caramel.
This Californian Red Blend is always enjoyable. Well balanced, jammy, bold and big with lots of chocolate and coffee flavors and a smooth mouthfeel.
Showing nice complexity, but might be too fruity for some. Has high alcohol, but it doesn't burn at all.
Good right out the bottle and good by itself or for parties.
I paired it with chicken skewers and stuffed grape leaves.
15% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$18.
Tart. My mouth caved in. Flavor was enjoyable though. The cork was so saturated in purple, I could draw with it!😂
Tart. My mouth caved in. Flavor was enjoyable though. The cork was so saturated in purple, I could draw with it!😂
1 person found it helpfulJun 28th, 2018Dark pink in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, licorice, vanilla, wood, spices, herbs, peppercorn, black tea and graphite.
Full bodied and bold with medium plus acidity and long long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn and earth.
Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This Californian Red Blend is always enjoyable. Showing mild complexity and a great mouthfeel. Fruit forward and extracted.
Good right out of the bottle, by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
15% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$18.
Dark pink in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, blueberries, cherries, licorice, vanilla, wood, spices, herbs, peppercorn, black tea and graphite.
Full bodied and bold with medium plus acidity and long long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn and earth.
Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This Californian Red Blend is always enjoyable. Showing mild complexity and a great mouthfeel. Fruit forward and extracted.
Good right out of the bottle, by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
15% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$18.
Dark inky in color with a purple rim.
Fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, figs, raisins, vanilla, sweet cherries pie, wood, smoke, spices, chocolates, peppercorn, coffee, pencil lead, mocha and licorice.
Full bodied, jammy and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, raisins, oak, vanilla, licorice spices, chocolates, smoke, peppermint, coffee and peppercorn.
Long finish with well integrated tannins and tangy cranberries.
This red blend from Lodi, California is always enjoyable with nice complexity and balance.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Great wine for parties or as a sipping wine. Good wine to pair with BBQ too.
Big, bold and beautiful with a tangy finish. Yummy.
15% alcohol by volume.
Dark inky in color with a purple rim.
Fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, figs, raisins, vanilla, sweet cherries pie, wood, smoke, spices, chocolates, peppercorn, coffee, pencil lead, mocha and licorice.
Full bodied, jammy and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, raisins, oak, vanilla, licorice spices, chocolates, smoke, peppermint, coffee and peppercorn.
Long finish with well integrated tannins and tangy cranberries.
This red blend from Lodi, California is always enjoyable with nice complexity and balance.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. Great wine for parties or as a sipping wine. Good wine to pair with BBQ too.
Big, bold and beautiful with a tangy finish. Yummy.
15% alcohol by volume.
Oak, plum, raspberry, earth, and licorice.
Oak, plum, raspberry, earth, and licorice.
Dec 24th, 2019
Color of dark purple with ruby hue. Nose of sweet blackberry, oak, tobacco leaves, vanilla beans, coffee beans, and indeed some dried strawberry. Nose is pretty taste of juicy grapes, sweet cherry jam, medium tannins, some more dark fruits, sweet with zesty note, oak, and savory. After is medium long with silky finish. A nice blend.
Color of dark purple with ruby hue. Nose of sweet blackberry, oak, tobacco leaves, vanilla beans, coffee beans, and indeed some dried strawberry. Nose is pretty taste of juicy grapes, sweet cherry jam, medium tannins, some more dark fruits, sweet with zesty note, oak, and savory. After is medium long with silky finish. A nice blend.
Apr 16th, 2019Delicate old school dusty aroma. Inky color. Deep dark tastes of dried figs and hint of coffee? Chocolate? Finishes with a quick tannic dryness.
Delicate old school dusty aroma. Inky color. Deep dark tastes of dried figs and hint of coffee? Chocolate? Finishes with a quick tannic dryness.
Mar 10th, 2019Color of dark red and purple. Nose of vanilla, sweet chocolate, a bit oak, and some raisins. Taste follows similar notes, emphasis on sweetness, a bit more green pepper and tobacco leaves, solid tannins, and indeed spicy. Aftertaste and overall is quite thick. Aftertaste of some fresh grapes too.
Color of dark red and purple. Nose of vanilla, sweet chocolate, a bit oak, and some raisins. Taste follows similar notes, emphasis on sweetness, a bit more green pepper and tobacco leaves, solid tannins, and indeed spicy. Aftertaste and overall is quite thick. Aftertaste of some fresh grapes too.
Oct 19th, 2018