Fans of oak and fruity tropical flavors will appreciate the price on this well-organized, everyday Chard. It shows pineapple custard, vanilla yogurt and cinnamon spice flavors wrapped into a dry, creamy texture set off by high acidity.
— S.H.
(10/1/2006)
Sneak this one into a blind tasting of Cabs costing twice as much and it will hold its own. It’s smooth and opulent, with oak-kissed blackberry, licorice, tobacco and mocha flavors and rich tannins, and the finish is dry and balanced.
— S.H.
(9/1/2006)
You’ll find lots of Cabernet character in this ripe, fruity wine. It has polished cherry-berry, coffee and herb flavors, with a smattering of oak, and is dry and balanced.
— S.H.
(11/1/2005)
You’ll find plenty of ripe, forward Chardonnay fruit in this dry, affordable wine. It’s packed with pineapple, mango, peach, pear and oakspice flavors, in a creamy-smooth package.
— S.H.
(4/1/2006)
Super-oaky, with what smells and tastes like heavy char that gives it a burnt, ashy note, although there are some decent peach flavors.
— S.H.
(11/1/2005)
They kept the alcohol moderate, but at the obvious cost of residual sugar. This overtly sweet wine tastes like the old kosher stuff I grew up with.
— S.H.
(9/1/2006)