• Aromas were complex, interesting, and inviting.
• Scents of ripe juicy blackberry with a slight undertone of spearmint.
• Fairly dry but balanced quite well with flavors of fruit.
• Concentrated and deep and the blackberry aromas continue in the tastes.
• Medium to long finish that is very pleasant.
• Much smother in the mouth than the 2007.
• Great tannins and an excellent value for this price-point.
• Flavorful and interesting and at such an affordable price.  This wine is like walking into a store and finding a 50 dollar bill on the way in.  You go in and use that bill and feel so good because it feels like such a bargain.

Justagrape.com was provided a complementary bottle of this wine directly from Fresh & Easy and was not compensated for this review.

• Thin, bland and watery
• Slightest hint of red fruits such as cranberry
• Very one dimensional with a finish that disappears immediately
• Color is very light and the aromas are almost non existent.
• This is not what a Pinot should be….It is boring and ordinary, bordering on undrinkable.  It is kind of like being set up on a blind date and the girl that answers the door is attractive and alluring.  The only problem is she says…hang on I will let my sister know you are here and then down walks the ugly duckling of the family…ya want to be nice but you know this is not going to end well.

Justagrape.com was provided a complementary bottle of this wine directly from Fresh & Easy and was not compensated for this review.

• Muddled and indecisive
• Smooth in the mouth yet harsh when swallowed.
• Lingering bitter tastes like that of grape seeds
• On the tip of the tongue it was sweet like blackberries but soured towards the back of the mouth
• Like going to a nice Spanish restaurant and expecting an exotic and enchanting meal but ending up with fried rice and dried beef.

• Aromas of Strawberry and clove
• Cranberry and spice in the flavor
• Somewhat tart but in a pleasant way
• Slight taste of a really ripe and juicy plum on the finish
• Interesting,intriguing, and keeps you attentive…like a very good college professor that engages you with so many things that you wonder where the time went in the class….ok..ok..ok…not really…it is more like the class clown that keeps you awake in a boring philosophy class because you never know what he is going to do next…Yup…thats more like.  This wine was a lot of fun!!!!!

• Aromas of ripe fruit.
• Masculine notes of leather and spice in the taste.
• High tannin content makes it a bit harsh in the mouth.
• Rich and robust tastes of oak and cigar with a lingering finish.
• This wine is not the like the weight watchers breakfast of fresh fruit and yogurt….this wine is much more like a stick to your ribs country style breakfast of steak and eggs with a side of corn beef hash.

• Very light and subtle aromas of fruit.
• Bold cherry off the start, but disappears quickly.
• Light plumb tastes in the finish.
• Overall mouth feel is very light and watery.
• A bit mundane overall but not a bad wine for sharing with friends on a summer day. It is kinda like going to the movies with your sister….sure you may have a good time with her and enjoy the show but it still is a movie with your sibling.
  

• Hints of blackberries and smoke in the aroma with a touch of pepper and spice.
• Nice balance of rich dark berries and earthy tones.
• Good full bodied flavor that would go great with your favorite dinner dish.
• Slightly sweet at the start, but finishes nicely with earthy notes.
• This is a great Cab for the price. Loons always remind me of Canada, and this bottle was no exception. This is a down to earth well mannered bottle of wine that has a bit of an edge to it. It would try hard not to offend anyone that it didn’t know very well. You could serve this bottle of wine to anyone and be proud of it.