4/28/2024 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Gorgeous wine.

1/16/2024 - oaxaca90049 Likes this wine:

A simply gorgeous wine. I had forgotten how how amazing these wines are.

5/29/2023 - oaxaca90049 Likes this wine:

When in doubt this is the wine that I always turn to. It's delicious.

4/22/2023 - oaxaca90049 Likes this wine:

No formal notes but a truly beautiful wine. It is in a perfect place and a joy to drink. We decanted for about an hour.

4/4/2023 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

This was a magnum and was superb

3/6/2023 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

delicious as always. One of my favorite wines. Always a crowd pleaser. So easy to drink.

2/25/2023 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Always delicious. When in doubt and at the last moment if people drop in this is my go to wine.

1/30/2023 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Another winner for Carlisle.

1/30/2023 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Absolutely delicious. Very rich and smooth ;perfect balance, lovely fruit and resolved tannins. In a perfect place. Ive never been disppointed ny Epoch wines.

1/25/2023 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Just a gorgeous bottle of wine. It makes you nostalgic for the good old days when Michael Browne was the winemaker.

1/25/2023 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Just a lovely wine in a perfect place. It has the most gorgeous nose !!!

11/1/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

This gorgeous wine is a full throttle zin-n multilayered, seductive fruit. Simply as good as it gets from the always fabulous Turley winery. I am bereft not to have any more bottles.

11/1/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Delicious easy to drink beautifully made, Soft fruit. A typical KB of yore.

11/1/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

One of my very favorite wines ever. The 2012 Optimus is for me perfection. I am so sad that this was my last bottle.

10/28/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

really sensational !!! I have found that Epoch wines to be so dependable when you want to share a lovely bottle with friends. They seem to fall under the radar with all the Paso super starts.

10/4/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Just an outstanding wine! Jammy and smooth with resolved tannins. Very easy drinking. In a prefect place.

10/3/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

No formal notes. This is a simply gorgeous wine. In a prefect place. Though we did decant it really didn't need it. Very soft and feminine with lovely balance and elegance. It pays to lay these wines down for a few years. Such a treat.

7/23/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Gorgeous nose. Another winner from Mike who never disappoints.

7/23/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

This was such a fun wine to drink made before Mark became a superstar. This is the last of my 18 bottles. So sad.

7/23/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Still drinking beautifully. I really love this wine.

7/20/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

I can't remember when I've enjoyed a wine more. The nose is absolutely intoxicating. the wine is so smooth with tons of dark fruit. Beautifully made and proves once again that's Mike's wines only get better with age. I so wish I had more.

7/5/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

elegant wine dryer than many Cali pinot. In a very good place.

6/28/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Lovely pinot in a perfect place now.

6/15/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

This is simply a staggeringly beautiful wine. Pure perfection. How does Justin do it year after year. It's in a perfect place right now. Powerful yet subtle, gorgeous dark fruit and Kirsch. Smooth, layer and intriguing. It leaves your mouth full of marvel.

6/15/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Another WOW from Justin. This is a lush, round. beautifully made, complex and interest wine. Loads of dark fruit. In a perfect place. These 2009s have all been drinking so beautifully. Feeling lucky to have them

6/15/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

WOW what a beautiful bottle of wine. Gorgeous fruit, smooth, elegant beautifully made in a perfect place. I so wish I had more.

6/15/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

A very nice charming, easy drinking chard. A reliable summer sipper.

6/15/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Disappointing. No depth or character. Not at all interesting but as long as you don't compare to a Soujourn or August West you might enjoy it.

6/15/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Dark, rich beautifully made wine in a perfect place. Very popular with our French dinner guest. Another treat from Mike Officer.

6/15/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Another beauty from Epocn. A rich lush wine with dark fruit and chocolate notes. Smooth and siky tannins. Beautifully made and deeply interesting.

6/15/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

This elegant beautifully made 10 year old pinot just seems to get better and better. It's a gorgeous bottle of wine. Creamy and feminine with soft red fruit. I loved this wine the first time I tasted it 10 years ago and it never disappoints

6/15/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Simply wonderful. A real treat. Gorgeous nose.pop and pour. Such a smooth wine loaded with fruit. I'm sorry we don't have more. 93

6/5/2022 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Simply perfection. Everyone was wowed.

12/15/2021 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

This has got to be the best under $20- bottle in the world. It's just a treat from Mike. Gorgeous wine.

11/23/2021 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

No notes but what a treat....Just a superb bottle of wine. A real pleasure to drink. Carlisle wines age so beautifully. Mike never disappoints.

11/23/2021 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

A lovely elegant wine that was in just a perfect place. Decanted a couple of hours in advance. Impressed everyone.

11/19/2021 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

gorgeous wine as always. This vineyard never disappoints.

10/22/2021 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

unfortunately this wine didn't hold up at all.

10/22/2021 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

this once gorgeous wine was unfortunately past it's prime.

10/17/2021 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

This gorgeous wine is in a perfect place. Part of a line up that included Rivers Marie, Saxum, Turley and Carlisle this was definitely the WOTN. No notes but such a pleasure to drink

8/31/2021 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Drinking beautifully. In our experience Carlisle's age far past their supposed drink by date. A joy to drink.

7/17/2021 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

No notes but enjoyed by everyone. Drinking beautifully. A joy to drink.

5/6/2021 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Absolutely stunning. This bottle was really thrilling to drink and a friend said it was one of the best bottles he's ever had. I didn't take any notes but highly recommend you drinking it if it's tucked away in your cellar.

1/17/2021 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

this wine is in a perfect place.

11/29/2020 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Wonderful wine. Lovely fruit and balance. An amazing value.

11/20/2020 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

What a beautiful wine. Like drinking velvet. Turleys never disappoint but this was a standout.

10/13/2020 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

So worth the wait. This is one beautiful bottle of wine. It has mellowed into a perfect place with tons of black fruit, showing no alcohol beautifully rounded. No official notes but to date my favorite wine of the year.

9/30/2020 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Still drinking beautifully.

7/26/2020 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Who would have thought that this 15year old wine would be drinking so beautifully. A real treat.

7/21/2020 - oaxaca90049 wrote:

Fabulous !