A nice, clean, fairly complex white is what this is. The nose is all lychee and jasmine, and it's not at all heavy or oily. The palate is bouncy and fresh, with a tropical mix of lychee, melon and papaya flavors. Agile on the finish.
— M.S.
(3/1/2011)
This is a jammy, dense and pure Cabernet, with meat and berry aromas that mix in touches of graphite and chocolate. It feels a little hard and acidic despite its size, while the flavor profile is of mossy berry fruit and chocolate. Tight and nervy, this offers lots of acidic push on the finish.
— M.S.
(11/1/2012)
The nose boasts concentrated plum and berry aromas. On the palate, this feels full and complete, with blackberry, mild spice and a hint of salt. It’s crisp and focused on the finish.
— M.S.
(8/1/2012)
Crusty on the nose, with aromas of leather, saucy fruit and alcohol. The wine is full and sweet, with ripe, sturdy flavors of blackberry, plum and raisin followed by fudge and herbs. It blends richness with agility.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
Earthy and warm on first take, with deep fruit and soupy side aromas. The palate is juicy and lively, with blackberry flavors as well as toasty accents. Round, ripe and generous on the finish, with brightness but also a syrupy side. All in all it’s a good wine for the money.
— M.S.
(3/1/2011)
Floral and citric, with clean, juicy aromas that conjure memories of orange blossoms and fresh lime. The palate is light and mildly citric, with melon and papaya flavors bringing a tropical edge. Ready to drink now.
— M.S.
(5/1/2010)
Gets started with good berry aromas, a pinch of herbs, leather and smoke. Shows proper structure, bold tannins and generous flavors of basic cassis and blackberry. Ripe, tannic and dark overall, with spice and bitter chocolate on the finish.
— M.S.
(3/1/2012)
After rubbery, dark-fruit aromas set things up, the palate feels racy and forward, with dark berry, spice and peppery flavors. It feels solid on the finish, while the fruit character holds on for a good while. Readily available, with 300,000 cases made.
— M.S.
(5/1/2013)