Georges Dubœuf
Morgon Beaujolais Gamay
Rustic, earthy dried red fruit aroma. Medium-minus acidity. Lightly tannic finish. Notes of dried blackberry, black cherry, strawberry. — 7 months ago
Pascal Jolivet
Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc
Vegetal nose with notes of green apple, honeysuckle, fresh grass, cat pee, and green bell pepper. Vegetal, yet smooth. Medium acidity. — 7 months ago
Castello di Neive
Santo Stefano Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2012
Red raspberry, dust, earth, & cherry aromas. Dry, dusty notes of cherry, lavender, & raspberry. Velvety, sweatery finish. Medium acidity. More fruit forward than expected. Nice with a spiced steak. — 8 months ago
Castello dei Rampolla
Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2014
Unripe black fruit on the nose. Smooth, medium tannins, but still leathery. Medium-plus acidity. Dry. Notes of unripe blackberry, unripe black currant, plum black pepper, slight tobacco, & earth. — 5 months ago
Casa Silva
Los Lingues Vineyard Carménère 2013
Rich notes of stewed red raspberry, red currant, blackberry, subtle blueberry, and leather on the nose & palate. Smooth, lightly tannic, & velvety with medium acidity. — 7 months ago
Bodegas LAN
Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2008
Sweeter and more fruit forward than I remember. Dusty, earthy body with notes of baking spice, plum, dried fig, & leather. Medium acidity. Nice with steak. — 8 months ago
Dutton-Goldfield
Azaya Ranch Pinot Noir 2015
Dark, syrupy, red cherry aroma with a hint of smoke. Subtle cherry cobbler notes. Medium-minus acidity. Low tannin. Smooth. — 5 months ago
Orin Swift
Abstract California Grenache Blend 2015
Smoke, black currant, leather, & black cherry skins on the nose. Leathery & tannic. Medium acidity. Notes of stewed, juicy black fruit, plum, raspberry, blackberry, & black cherry. Fantastic wine, both for sipping and pairing. — 5 months ago
Takara Sake
Sho Chiku Bai Junmai Ginjo Sake
Cantaloupe, honeydew, tangerine, lemon, & melon aromas. Almost tart cantaloupe flavor on the front. Smooth, lightly dry notes of melon & subtle banana. Short finish. Low acidity. — 8 months ago
Allyson O'Keefe
My least favorite Orin Swift. Rich, dusty black cherry, raspberry, black currant, leather, tar, & soil throughout the nose & palate. Medium acidity. Velvety body. Dry, tannic finish. — 4 months ago