This light rendering is quite the quaffing wine. The nose is floral, with dried red fruit. The palate delivers more of that dried fruit, particularly currants and raspberry. It feels good on the palate and goes down easy, without a fuss. Best Buy.
— W.E.
(5/1/2003)
The nose is slightly pickled; in addition, there’s some caramel and marshmallow. Flavors of roasted coffee, tart cherry and cranberry rule the palate, while it finishes with ample acidity but also a hint of the veggies. Mouthfeel is better than the flavor package.
— W.E.
(5/1/2003)
Aromas of forest floor, wet dog and wheat bread are awkward and far short of refined. The palate runs sweet and slightly muddled, with sugary boysenberry popping up only to veer off the mark. A chocolaty, thick finish with some baking-spice flavors are okay but fail to save the day.
— M.S.
(11/15/2003)
Aromas akin to gravy as well as pasta smothered in red sauce and processed cheese do nothing to draw you in. The palate brings even more tomato and oregano, and the finish is thick and grabby. This wine is barely acceptable.
— W.E.
(5/1/2003)