Has all the elements of most successful Chards, including ripe apple-peach flavors, oak shadings, crisp acidity and that sweet vanilla-cream sensation. Lacks the finesse and complexity of better bottlings, but at this price it really can’t be faulted.
— S.H.
(5/1/2000)
If you like superfruity Viogniers, you’ll love this blast of peaches, papayas, passion fruit, white pepper and vanilla. It’s clean, simple and refreshing.
— S.H.
(11/15/2005)
Lots to like in this Syrah with plummy blackberry, cola, dark chocolate and coffee flavors. It has the sharply acidic jamminess of a youthful wine.
— S.H.
(11/15/2006)
Easy and nice, with plenty of tropical fruit and spice flavors wrapped in a crisp package. The peaches, pineapples and melons linger long into the finish.
— S.H.
(12/1/2006)
The nose delivers solid, generally clean berry aromas with lift. The palate is bouncy, shows decent acidity, and bumps along while offering standard red berry flavors in front of a light, medicinal finish. Good everyday Cab for the price.
— M.S.
(4/1/2011)
A fruity, easy sipper with lots of peach, pear, apricot and citrus fruit flavors that drink crisp and clean. It’s fairly dry, with a ripe, honeyed taste that brings all that fruit together on the finish.
— S.H.
(12/31/2003)
Round, soft and slightly sweet-tasting, this wine offers a mouthful of vanilla-accented grape and black cherry flavors. Sure it finishes short, but look at the price. Best Buy.
— W.E.
(10/1/2002)