Vignerons de Bel-Air
Bourgogne Gamay 2023
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. — 5 months ago
señorio de Prayla
Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2020
Cherry, earth, maybe some coconut. Fruity, slightly confected. Medium acidity, soft tannin. Simple and inoffensive. — 8 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. — 3 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. — 5 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. — 7 months ago
Bodegas Juan Gil
12 Meses Silver Label Jumilla Monastrell 2022
Black currants, sweet oaky spices, cigar, coconut cream. Ripe, dark fruits, oaky spice (nutmeg, cinnamon), mild acidity, firm but smooth tannins. Some lingering grape candy.
A nice, affordable steak wine. — 8 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. — 3 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. — 5 months ago
Calvet
Réserve de Saint-Jacques Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2019
Cherry, cassis, mushroom, black pepper, mulch. Red fruit, black pepper, black tea on the palate. Medium acidity and tannins that are smooth. Maybe could use a little more structure, but tasty nonetheless. — 8 months ago
AJ Gubser
@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. — 15 days ago