Al Shikoh

9.2

medium straw colored, watery rim; somewhat muted, lemon, green apple, beeswax, wet gravel; tart citrus, wet stone, a bit of lanolin on the finish; medium body, dry, medium acidity, 14.2% ABV; made from Dijon clone sourced from Dundee Hills, aged 13 months in 31% new French oak; still going strong at this point in its development — 25 days ago

Al Shikoh

9.2

light ruby, amber rim; red cherry, strawberry, plum, pine cones; tart red fruits, spicy finish; light bodied, high acidity, fine grained tannin provides nice backbone , 12.6% ABV; one of two appellation Pinot’s Ted Lemon makes, 50% of the blend comes from the Twin Hills vineyard just south of Sebastopol, 17% comes from declassified vineyard designated from Hirsch, Mays Canyon, The Pivot, The Haven and Thieriot vineyards, and remaining 33% is press wine from these same vineyards; $60 — 2 months ago

Al Shikoh

8.8

dark violet, prominent tears; plum, black olives, soy sauce, cracked black pepper, hint of smoke; dark fruit, savory quality, medium length, slightly peppery finish; medium body, medium+ acidity, fine tannins, 14.1% ABV; sourced from Sleight of Hand’s estate Stony Vine Vineyard located on Oregon side of Walla Walla Valley AVA in what is now called the Rocks District of the Milton-Freewater AVA, large basalt cobblestones; winery named after the wooden sword given to a gladiator when given his freedom by the emperor; $50 — 3 months ago

Al Shikoh

9.2

tight bead, amber hue; yellow apple, citrus, white flowers, cheese rind; light bodied, zesty acidity, touch of residual sugar, 12% ABV; made from Chenin Blanc sourced Seven Springs Vineyard in Eola-Amity Hills, fermented naturally, unfined, unfiltered, no added sulfites, in pétillant naturel style by Raj Parr with Michael Cruise of sparkling wine house Ultramarine; $32 — a month ago

Al Shikoh

9.2

pale translucent ruby, tawny rim; wild berries, plum, hibiscus, pine needles, hints of spice; tart red fruits, medium length; medium body, medium+ acidity, light dusty tannin, 13.3% ABV; sourced from a blend of sites in the North end of the Anderson Valley; very nice introduction to the range; $45 — 2 months ago

Al Shikoh

9.5

dark violet, prominent glass staining tears; blackberry, plum, black pepper, coffee, cocoa, vanilla, spice; full bodied, medium+ acidity, nice tannic grip, 15% ABV; blend of 43% Syrah, 35% Grenache, and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from top sites on the Westside of Paso Robles aged 16 months in 40% new French oak; $70 — 3 months ago

Al Shikoh

9.3

pale straw, watery rim, slight turbidity; aromatic, grapefruit, guava, honeydew melon, damp grass, slightly reductive; slightly sweet grapefruit and tropical fruits, very fresh; medium body, medium+ acidity, 14.1% ABV; sourced from Farella Vineyard in Coombsville and other Napa Valley sites; $60 — 4 months ago

Al Shikoh

9.7

dark ruby violet; blackberry, black cherry, plum, cocoa, red pepper, graphite; ripe, concentrated, sweet red and black fruits, excellent persistence; full bodied, medium+ acidity, prominent fine grained tannin, 14.9% ABV; made from blend of 59.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petite Verdot, 0.5% Malbec sourced from vineyards including Beckstoffer’s Orchard and Missouri Hopper as well as Sage Ridge aged in French oak; p$150 — a month ago

Al Shikoh

9.2

dark ruby; cassis, plum, dark chocolate, licorice, spice; full bodied, ripe, plush, juicy, good freshness and structure; made from blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec deselected from the flagship bottling sourced from Champoux, DuBrul, Galetzine, Klipsun, Palengat, Tapteil, Discovery, and Wallula vineyards; good value at $40 — 2 months ago

Al Shikoh

9.7

dark violet, prominent glass staining tears; plum, black cherry, dark chocolate, crushed violets, hint of smoke; very ripe, opulent dark fruit, long spicy finish; full bodied, 15.5% ABV, surprising freshness and acidity, firm nicely textured tannin; according to producer notes made from a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot sourced from Tench Vineyard — 3 months ago