Wow... I loved this bottle. It's got great fruit without being fake. I got strawberries off both the nose and from tasting it. It's got some nice pepper flavors and aromas. I think this is a great bottle to open with anyone as it can fit any palate. Also the nose kept me sniffing the wine for a good 10 mins before I even bothered tasting it.

I got chocolate on the nose. It's got a great silky finish but a seriously gripping tanin structure when you first drink it. Probably needs some cellaring or decanting.... I just opened this bottle about 30 mins ago. I would buy more of it.

For 5 dollars and 50 cents I think this wine is marvelous. I thought about buying a case immediately after having it. It took it a bit to open up but then again it's young. I don't have tasting notes however I'll be sure to keep some when I taste the other 2 bottles of it I bought.

Man I need to start taking notes instead of just writing down numbers on my list. I remember I gave it a 80-82. I also remember that their Merlot of the same vintage was an excellent value but I didn't at all care for their Cabernet Sauvignon.

I have another bottle of it. Maybe it was just that bottle... we'll soon find out.

Man I need to start taking notes instead of just writing down numbers on my list. I remember I gave it a 88 or 89. I also remember that the Merlot was an excellent value but I didn't at all care for their Cabernet Sauvignon.

I remember I liked it. Took it a bit to open up. I remember it being fruity and fun but this is all going off memory from having it about 2 weeks ago :(

http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/05/02/some-wines-i-wanted-to-try-episode-229/

"As far as the nose, as Gary says, there is some serious basil and pepper going on. Is it possible to smell tomatoe especially the stem portion because if so I got some of that. I got some asparagus and maybe balsamic vinegar on the nose as well. I'm drinking it 6/2007 and it's got a seriously palate gripping tanin content. Dry finish for real and somewhat bitter. Interestingly though as you drink it it's got a burst of fruit. My guesses are strawberry, cranberry, and a hint of pomegrante. I think the pomegrante comes from that puckering effect as well."