A fine and delicious Merlot from underrated Lake County, filled with juicy flavors of blackberries, cassis and cherries. This well-made wine also benefits from smooth, ripe tannins and balanced acidity. Shows the potential of its appellation.
— S.H.
(5/1/2004)
This unusual Merlot-Syrah blend is fresh and tasty. It has soft tannins, a gentle mouthfeel and ripe flavors of cherries and chocolate cream pie, although it’s fully dry.
— S.H.
(10/1/2004)
A little heavy in body, with berry-cherry flavors and nice tannins. This dry wine has an earthy, herbal edge to it, but the solid core of fruit is enjoyable.
— S.H.
(5/1/2004)
There’s a big gulp of intensely ripe fruit flavor that fills the mouth with sweet blackberries and mocha. You’ll also find hints of overripeness in the slightly raisiny notes and a Porty sweetness on the finish.
— S.H.
(6/1/2004)
Smooth in texture, with a velvety softness that carries blackberry and coffee flavors. This dry wine finishes with a tannic astringency from the Cabernet that’s unlikely to age away.
— S.H.
(10/1/2004)
A light style of Zin, with pleasant floral and raspberry notes that are framed in moderate tannins and toasty oak. Finishes with a touch of vanilla.
— J.M.
(4/1/2004)