Vignerons de Bel-Air
Bourgogne Gamay 2023
@John Howard said it well: simple and good. Forward berry fruit, slightly candied. Touch of floral and black pepper notes. Similar on the palate with juicy acidity and a kiss of tannins. Dry finish. Gulp gulp. — 3 months ago
Parxet
Brut Reserva Cava Macabeo-Xarel-lo-Parellada 2021
Lime, apple, vanilla, rubber. Fruity on the palate with citrus and orchard fruit. Maybe a touch of biscuit. Good acidity and a touch of bitterness. Tasty, clean sparkler. Nice. — 8 months ago
Bodegas Castaño
Hécula Organic Monastrell 2022
Plum, cassis with hints of cured meat, Asian spice and anise. Dark fruit and spice notes on the palate with medium acidity and smooth tannins. Black tea on the finish. Good and cheap. — 3 months ago
Paringa Estate
Peninsula Shiraz 2020
Very herbal and spicy on the nose. Black pepper, dried basil, Asian spice. More red than blue fruit on the palate. Herbs and spices on mid palate. Med+ acidity, med- tannin. On the soft side. Elegant and drinkable. — 6 months ago
Ackerman Family Vineyards
Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Cassis, black cherry, savory olive and spices, maybe a touch of meat. Impeccably balanced. Big fruit and ample acidity and tannin with some sweet and spicy oak notes mixed in. Nearly 10 years in, but could probably go another couple decades. Perfect foil to some NY strips. — 7 months ago
Chateau La Goviniere
Lussac Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2023
Cherry, underripe plum, black pepper, touch of green notes. Quite a lot of sour cherry on the palate. A bit monolithic but with good structure. Sour cherry acidity and firm tannins. A bit of spice on the finish. Solid. — 3 months ago
Chateau Trois Fonds
Grand Vin de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2020
Cassis, cherry, green bell pepper, graphite. Red fruit and spice on the pallet. Good acidity and a bit of grippy tannin on the finish. Love the extra kick from the cab franc. Excellent value. — 6 months ago
Von Hövel
Saar Kabinett Riesling 2018
Nose: gasoline, wet rock, ripe yellow apple, lime. Semi-dry with apple, lemon, minerals. Good acidity balances the RS. Super chuggable. — 7 months ago
Losada Vinos de Finca
Bierzo Mencía 2019
Blackberry, Big League Chew, cured meat, smoke. Dark fruits on the palate with some meaty, spicy notes on the mid palate that reminds me of chorizo. Medium acidity and medium, dusty tannins. Good stuff. — 10 months ago
AJ Gubser
Nice red berry fruit, with some Asian spice and maybe even black licorice. Medium acidity and soft tannins. Silk smooth with good fruit and complexity. — 12 days ago