Pencil eraser aromas with a slight stemminess. It's a straighforward Merlot, with red plum and cherry notes. Light in body and concentration.
— D.T.
(12/31/2004)
Aromas run the gamut between rasberry and cherry, to spice, cedar and chocolate. The palate delivers crisp berry and cherry fruit at first, but the flavors are fleetig, leaving tannins, but not much flavor, on the tongue.
— D.T.
(2/1/2006)
Straightahead and no-frills, but also quite a deal. Taut red cherries and plums are at the heart of this wine, with dry, spicy-earthy accents on both the nose and palate.
— D.T.
(2/1/2006)
This value Chard offers a moderate amount of wood and cream bolstering pineapple and peach flavors. Offers similar notes on the nose. Just the kind of wine to enjoy well chilled, in warm weather. Imported by Empson (USA) Ltd.
— D.T.
(10/1/2005)
This rosé is a gorgeous deep rose color--almost a light red. Modest raspberry fruit mingles with a minerally note that's akin to crushed vitamin tablets, then finishes crisp, with mouthwatering acidity. A refreshing summer quaff.
— J.C.
(7/1/2007)
This Pinot has sturdy red fruit going for it, plus a smooth mouthfeel and medium body. But it also had a strange powdery accent to it that reminded me somewhat of instant iced tea—sure, it gave the wine a more interesting texture, but the flavor I could have done without. - D.M.
— D.T.
(6/1/2003)