This is quite a sweet wine, rich and heady in chocolate, blackberry and blueberry jam and caramel flavors. It could be more concentrated, as it’s a little thin. The variety is Petite Sirah.
— S.H.
(10/1/2012)
A bit of grass and straw, some lemony citrus, a riper streak of pear and melon and some spices make up this easy, spicy wine. It’s dry and brisk with acids, and has some spritziness.
— S.H.
(2/1/2004)
Gets the job done with gooseberry, grapefruit and fig flavors and mouth-cleansing acidity. Basically dry, but there’s a honeyed, fruity finish.
— S.H.
(12/1/2006)
A bit on the sugary sweet side, but otherwise this is a nice cocktail sipper. Shows good acidity coupled with pineapple, Meyer lemon, lime, green apple and spice flavors. Would score much higher if it were drier.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
This Cabernet is soft, superripe and dry, with blackberry and raisin flavors and a raisinskin bitterness. It’s pretty rustic, but easy beef dishes, like tacos, will coax out its inherent richness.
— S.H.
(12/1/2012)
Disappointing, given the vintage and pedigree of the grapes. Opens with tons of smoky oak covering blackberry, cocoa, black cherry and mint aromas and flavors. Loses points for coarseness and a short finish
— W.E.
(4/1/2003)
Here’s a red blend to drink with barbecue or with hearty winter stews. It’s a full-bodied, country-style wine, with plenty of fruit and tannin, and a touch of chocolate-covered raisin.
— S.H.
(12/1/2012)