5/15/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp and opened up after 30+ minutes. Medium crimson-ruby in colour. Nose of blackberries, sandalwood, and a touch of mocha. On the palate, plums and blackberries are noticed along with some sweet vanilla, touches of black coffee, and hints of tangy red fruits. Medium+ bodied with a medium finish. Organic.

5/10/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Decanted for over 30+ minutes. Medium garnet in colour with a light brick red rim. Nose of spicy pomegranates and red cherries, red plums, with some earthy forrest floor. On the palate, noticing some red cherries, strawberry fruits, plums, and a touch of dark unsweetened cocoa. A few mentioned the "rusticness" of this, and I tend to agree...has that bit of a CdP grenache-ness to it. Medium bodied with a medium+ finish.

5/7/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp with some fizz. Light translucent hay in colour. Nose of fresh cut green apples with a touch of melons and limes. On the palate, a light flavour profile of guavas and lime with a slight hint of minerality. Light bodied with a short+ finish.

5/5/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp and served chilled. Medium-deep hay-yellow in colour. Nose of fresh honeysuckles, apricots, mangoes, and lychees. On the palate, sweet mangoes with orange marmalade, a touch of brown sugar along with some roasted nuts a hint of ginger with a lychees aftertaste are noted. Medium bodied with a medium-long finish. Excellent stuff.

5/5/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Decanted for over 30+ minutes. Dark ruby-purple in colour. Some smoky blackberries, plums, and black cherries aromas are noted. Palate is similar to the nose with a hint of espresso at the end; good concentration of fruits. Medium bodied with a medium+ finish. Excellent qpr.

4/29/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Slow ox'ed for 20+ minutes. Medium plum-garnet in colour. Nose of blackberries, vanilla, some cassis and a touch of blueberries. Plums, blackberries, and a touch of espresso are noted on the palate. Medium bodied with a light-medium finish.

4/27/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Dark semi-opaque garnet in colour. Funky nose of red berries that just came out of a crate, red wet mulch, some stewed plums, toasted spice, and hints of bacon. On the palate, dark red berries with peppers and spice are noted along with hints of tobacco; still has some of its grippy tannins. Medium-full bodied with a medium+ finish.

4/25/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Quick 15 min decant. Medium ruby in colour. Nose of earthy red berries with some ripe plums and cranberries. On the palate, ripe red cherries and raspberries with touches of pomegranates are noticed. Medium bodied with a medium finish.

4/23/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Dark ruby-purple in colour. Nose of blackberries, wet black tobacco, lavenders, and some black peppers. On the palate, plum and blackberry compote dominate the taste buds along with some black cherries and cocoa. Medium-full bodied with a medium finish. Excellent qpr. Drink with some air or hold.

4/21/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Medium ruby-garnet in colour. Nose of black cherries, cherry liquer, some red cassis and a touch of sandalwood. On the palate, more black cherries, kirsch, with a touch of rhubarbs and black peppers are noted. Medium+ bodied with a medium+ finish.

4/20/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Medium purple-ruby in colour. Nose of crushed red and black cherries, some plums, and some red cassis. On the palate, black cherries, some black plums, vanilla, with dark tobacco and black peppers are noticed along with its tannins. Medium bodied with a medium finish.

4/12/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Bright ruby-crimson in colour. Nose of jammy red cherries, ripe raspberries, and some rubbing alcohol. On the palate, tarty red berry fruits with a bit of spice to them. Medium bodied with a medium finish.

4/8/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Medium yellow-lime in colour. Nose of semi-sweet yellow fruits with a hint of lemon cake and a touch of flint. On the palate, similar tasting profile as the aromas along with a touch of sweet peaches, limes, and raw almonds; quite complex and unctuous. Medium+ bodied with a medium+ finish. Served with grilled salmon.

4/6/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Light-medium ruby-garnet in colour. Nose of black cherries, earthy pomegranates, with some red cassis. On the palate, ripe red cherries and black cherries, with black earthy raspberries and hints of sweet vanilla cola running along. Light-medium bodied with a medium finish. Almost pinot-like in profile. Served with steak and frites. A repeat buy for me.

4/1/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Medium ruby in appearance. Nose of black cherries, ripe plums, with a touch of cedarwood. On the palate, same flavour profile as the nose with really good concentrations and hints of black pepper that runs along the whole palate. Medium+ bodied with a medium+ finish.

3/27/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Light-medium port-garnet in colour. Nose of ripe plums with some black cherries and touches of prunes. On the palate, noticing some stewed plums with some red beets and a slight under hint of underbrush and tarty red fruits. Medium bodied with a medium finish.

3/23/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Slow ox'ed fr over 30+ minutes. Medium+ plum-garnet in colour. Nose of crushed blackberries with some cassis and ripe plums. On the palate, there are black raspberries, blackberries, with hints of black peppers and black tea; tannins noted on the front. Medium bodied with a medium finish. 90+

3/20/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Decanted for 30+ minutes. Medium+ garnet-ruby in colour. Nose of figs, blackberries, red cherries, along with some sandalwood and unripe apple peels. On the palate, getting some peppery kirsch, provençal herbs, some garrigue, plums, and iodine are noticed; some tannins noticed. Medium bodied with a medium+ finish. Very nice, wish I have another bottle to try again 2-4 years which I believe will be its peak.

3/18/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Light-medium brick red-garnet in colour. Nose of stewed prunes, dried red cherries, touches of red cassis, and some rubbing alcohol. On the palate, noticing some more prunes along with some cranberries and bits of red fruit tartiness. Medium bodied with a short-medium finish.

3/16/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Medium+ garnet in colour. Nose of dried cherries and plums with hints of wet tobacco and prune juice. On the palate, there are dried plums and prunes and touches of red licorice. Medium bodied with a medium finish.

3/14/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Pale yellow-hay in colour. Nose of freshly cut green apples and lime with a touch of honeydew melon. On the palate, there are some ripe lemons, ripe green apples, with some stoney lime fruits; good viscosity on the glass. Medium+ bodied with a medium finish. Served with chicken and fried rice.

3/10/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp and served chilled. Medium+ gold-amber in colour. Nose of liquid peaches, apricots, a touch of honey with some lychees. On the palate, there are some sweet apricots with some burnt creme brulee and a bit of honey. Medium bodied with a medium+ finish. Was expecting more out of this since my last tasting of August 2016. Pretty good nonetheless.

3/10/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

30+ minute decant. Dark purple-ruby in colour. Nose of semi-jammy red cherries, lavenders, with bits of purple fruits. On the palate, a clean profile of bright red cherries with the tartiness that some have mentioned accompanying it; some plums and a hint of mocha are noticed at the end. Medium+ bodied with a medium finish. Served with pepperoni pizza.

3/8/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Decanted for over an hour to let the sediment settle. Dark plum-garnet in colour. Nose of cassis, blackberries, graphite, and a touch of blueberries and wet tobacco. On the palate, there are black currants, earthy blackberries, dark tobacco and some espresso; some tannins are noticed. Medium bodied with a medium finish. Last tasted, 10 years ago to this day.

3/6/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Light-medium ruby in colour. Nose of sweet plums with a touch of blackberries and red cassis. On the palate, there are red cherries with some peppered plums with a hint of earthy red jolly ranchers. Light-medium bodied with a short+ finish; very minimal tannins. Drinking well right at moment.

2/24/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp with a broken cork. Medium ruby-cherry in colour. Nose of red currants with a some red berry fruits with hints of red licorice. On the palate, semi-smoky red cherries with ripe plums and a touch of vanilla are noted. Medium bodied with a medium+ finish.

2/10/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Medium+ ruby in colour. Nose of crushed red cherries with some blackberries, cassis, and hints of spiced red cola. On the palate, dark red berry fruits with some black peppers and hints of dark herbs are noticed; the high alcohol is noticed. Medium+ bodied with a medium+ finish. Great value.

2/3/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Medium+ purple-ruby in appearance. Nose of blueberries with hints of cassis and a few black fruits. On the palate, blackberries, currants, and hints of vanilla are noticed along with its tannins. Medium bodied with a medium finish.

2/1/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Light-medium brick red-garnet in colour. Nose of strawberries, cranberries, cherries, sandalwood, and red currants with a few other red spicy fruits. On the palate, getting some dried juicy red berry fruits, pomegranates, with some kirsch and touches of white peppers. Medium bodied with medium-long finish. This kinda reminds me of a young Pignan bottling from Rayas.

1/29/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp and served chilled. Medium+ amber in colour. Nose of honeydew melons, apricots, and a touch of honey. On the palate, sweet pineapples and peaches, along with some brown sugar and a hint of honey are noted. Medium bodied with a medium finish. Last tasted May 2013.

1/27/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Medium+ purple-garnet in colour. Nose of black cherries, blackberries, with some herbal notes and a hint of green bell pepper trailing off. On the palate, noticing some red currants, black peppers, some cherries, and black tea at the end. Medium bodied with a medium finish.

1/24/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

30 minute decant. Dark plum-garnet in colour. Nose of cassis, plums, with a touch of cedarwood. On the palate, there are blackberries, dark tobacco, with some dark herbs and a touch of unsweetened black coffee. Medium bodied with a medium finish.

1/22/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Short 15 min decant. Medium+ ruby-crimson in colour. Nose of spicy blackberries, plums, with some anise and smoke. On the palate, red cherries with some blackberries, hints of black peppers and a cranberry or two are noticed; minerality is noticed. Medium bodied with a medium finish.

1/14/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Popped and poured through a vinturi. Medium hay in appearance. Nose of honey, cantaloupe melons, some wool, and bits of honeysuckle. On the palate, green apples, limes, some tangy sour apples with hints of minerality are noticed; very good acidity. Medium bodied with a medium finish. Served with salmon, couscous, and vegetables.

1/7/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Decanted for over 2+ hours. Medium ruby-garnet in colour. Nose of crushed spicy cherries and plums with a touch of lavender and bits of cocoa. On the palate, there are black cherries, black peppers, with bits of dark green herbs; very good concentration; heat is noticed. Medium bodied with a medium-long finished. An excellent qpr for $25.

1/2/2024 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp and served chilled. Medium+ yellow-gold in colour. Nose of sweet peaches with some apricots and a touch of honeysuckle. On the palate, there are peaches with some lychees and hints ripe green apples. Medium-full bodied with a short-medium finish that ends abruptly. Paired with some old fashioned peach cobbler. Yum.

12/31/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Unscrewed and poured. Medium ruby-crimson in colour. Dark red plums with some red currants and a hint of espresso beans are noted on the nose. On the palate, there are cherries, plums, with some dark chocolate at the end; light-medium tannins; a bit hot. Medium bodied with a medium finish. Drink or hold.

12/25/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Slow ox'ed for over 3+ hours. Medium garnet-ruby in colour. Nose of black plums, black peppers, blackberries, and dark tobacco. On the palate there are juicy red berries with black peppers and plums; tannins are still noticed. Medium bodied with a medium+ finish.

12/21/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Medium ruby-garnet in colour. Nose of black raspberries, a few other spicy red fruits, and a hint of cranberries. On the palate, spicy and peppery red plums and cranberries are noted; some mocha at the end. Medium+ bodied with a medium+ finish. Makes for a great pizza wine.

12/18/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Unscrewed and poured. Medium hay in colour. Nose of honeysuckles and some citrus fruits. On the palate, lemons and a touch of sweet orange are noticed. Light+ medium bodied with a crisp medium finish.

12/15/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Vinturied into a decanter and let sit for 45 minutes. Medium+ ruby-purple in colour. Nose of cherries, cocoa, bits of spice, and wet tobacco. On the palate, there are dried red cherries, with some plums and a touch of black olives are noted; some tannins are noticed. Medium bodied with a medium+ finish. Served with bacon wrapped fillet mignon.

12/13/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Unscrewed and poured. Medium ruby-purple in colour. Nose of red berry fruits with some plums and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, there are crushed red berry fruits with some peppery red fruits. Medium bodied with a medium finish. This makes for an excellent mid-week quaffer with its superb qpr.

12/9/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Unscrewed and poured. Light-medium ruby in colour. Nose of cranberries, raspberries, with some earthy red cherries and a hint of sandlawood. On the palate, strawberries and cherries with some black peppers are noted; fruit forward. Light-medium bodied with a medium finish. Very good qpr.

12/6/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Medium+ crimson-garnet in colour. Nose of black cherries, blackberry compote, and some ground coffee. On the palate, there are figs, black cherries, with some mocha and tobacco; tannins are noted. Medium+ bodied with a medium finish.

12/2/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Light-medium ruby-garnet in colour. A rustic nose of red cherries, with some red cola and a hint of toasted spices. On the palate, ripe red cherries with some cranberries and rhubarbs are noted. Light-medium bodied with a medium finish. Very pinot-noir like.

11/21/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Deep ruby-crimson in colour. Nose of sweet red fruits and berries and I did notice a whiff of fresh banana peel. Sour red cherries with some berry bubblegum and bananas are noted on the palate. Medium bodied with a short finish. I'll be looking forward to this every year.

11/18/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Medium+ ruby in colour. Sweet red stewed cherries, prunes, with some lavenders and roses are noted aromas. On the palate, there are ripe strawberries and cherries with bits of blackberries, black licorice and tobacco. Medium bodied with a medium+ finish.

11/17/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Light straw in colour. Nose of green apples, lemons, limes, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, ripe yellow citrus fruits are noticed with a touch of caramel; very clean and straightforward. Light bodied with a short-medium finish. Very good qpr.

11/13/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Pnp. Dark ruby-crimson in colour. Nose of red berry fruits with some red currants and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, noticing some chocolate covered cherries with some cassis and a touch of black coffee and mocha at the end. Medium bodied with a medium finish.

11/10/2023 - AMC Eagle wrote:

Slow ox'ed for over 30 minutes. Medium+ crimson-garnet in colour. Nose of plums, black cherries, red raspberries, and a hint of baking spice. On the palate, a good amount of black cherries and plums are noted as well as some earthy tobacco and black peppers at the end are noted. Medium bodied with a medium-long finish. Last tasted Sept 2021.