Herbal plum and olive aromas are robust and far from generic. The palate is lush and layered, with baked berry, pepper, spice and tobacco flavors. Lifted and sturdy on the finish, with ripeness and power. A steal for the money.
— M.S.
(9/1/2011)
Despite a whiff of hay and corn, the nose here is solid and settles on pear and apple. The palate is round, firm and chunky, with pear and banana flavors. Finishes a little creamy, with sweet banana notes and citrusy crispness.
— M.S.
(9/1/2011)
Shows an aggressive, roasted set of aromas that feature leather, meat, olive and char. The palate is full and thick, with chewy, flat tannins and then herbal flavors that mute the wine’s black fruit content. A good midlevel wine that delivers within its price range.
— M.S.
(9/1/2011)
This modest Chardonnay offers a pinch of cinnamon and minerality on the nose, while white-fruit notes rest in the background. Apple and mild citrus flavors finish cidery and show a touch of oxidized mushroom.
— M.S.
(6/1/2013)
This Sauvignon Blanc may be cheap but unfortunately you get what you pay for. The nose is waxy and pithy, with lime notes. The palate is also pithy, with bitter apple and muddled citrus. A weak, compromised wine from warm-climate fruit.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
The color is gold, the nose is heavy, and the flavors are bland and suggest apple cider. All of this adds up to an average, warm-climate white that won’t last long. Even in its youth, it’s honeyed, soft and flabby.
— M.S.
(6/1/2013)