Brian Ager

9.0

A Wine Access Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, which based on the description is very likely made by Antica.  Lures you in with aromas of black currant, alongside tertiary notes of graphite, cedar & violets. A quite well-balanced pallate with medium tannins that is full of black fruits moving into a luscious finish reminiscent of cocoa nibs & blueberries. While it was excellent right after being opened (& aerated) I must say that my last sip of the night was my favorite. A perfect pairing with reverse seared filet mignon! ($20) [5/30/21] — 21 days ago

Brian Ager

8.9

Begins with loads of tropical fruits, guava & passionfruit, with hints of crushed gravel on the nose. The pallate is full of juicy peach with notes of lemon zest and a lingering effervescence. Perfect pairing with fresh pesto chicken pasta, and although this was my first time having a Silvaner wine, I'lll definitely be seeking it out in the future! ($10)  [3/22/21] — 3 months ago

Brian Ager

9.3

Complex yet accessible, and drinking incredibly well after aging 14 years! A rich nose full of blueberry & plum with tertiary aromas of tobacco & milk chocolate.  Continues to a well balanced pallate with medium-high tannins & bright acidity with flavors of stewed fruits & raisin with allspice, leather & sage present through a long finish.  Even not accounting for the price this is an outstanding wine, and a perfect pairing for 24 hour dry aged strip streak! ($12)  [1/18/21] — 5 months ago

Brian Ager

8.7

A fresh & expressive Syrah rosé that begins with cherry &  whiff of freshly cut grass.  Tart cherries & watermelon come through on the pallate with a tinge of sweet honeycomb on the finish. A perfect pairing  with turkey burgers & shishito peppers on a spring evening! ($9) [5/24/21] — a month ago

Brian Ager

9.2

A wonderfully aromatic wine, with a nose full of fresh cut grass, grapefruit and lemon zest.  Continues with an expressive pallate which has a lively but not overbearing acidity, and flavors of grapefruit, peach, and notes of river rocks. While I haven't found a NZ Sauvignon Blanc I didn't like, this one is definitely a cut above. It was a perfect pairing for a seasonal favorite, fresh ramp pasta! ($11) [4/18/21] — 2 months ago

Brian Ager

8.4

An interesting mix of boyensberry, smoke, graphite & cured meats on the nose.  However, the pallate feels a bit disjointed with a sharp acidity which overwhelms any nuanced flavors. You do still get dark fruits boyensberry & blackberry coming through. A bit disappointed in the wine but the steaks and a romensco sauce we paired it with were delicious!  ($16)  [3/1/21] — 4 months ago

Brian Ager

8.7

Once allowed to decant for 1-hour+ this Pinot turned out to be very aromatic.  Full of dried herbs, plum, and hints of clove & vanilla. The pallate is much more fruit forward with flavors of plum sauce, cranberry, while also having earthy undertones. An excellent value and paired quite well with asian marinated chicken thighs! ($9)  [1/15/21] — 5 months ago

Brian Ager

8.5

Definitey needed 1 hr+ of decanting before truly open up, once there you get cassis and dried herbs (sage & oregano) on the nose.  Blackberry on the pallate with gamey undertones such as leather and roasted meats. Finishes quickly and feels a bit disjointed, but those are minor complaints at this price point. Paired well with reverse seared strip streak topped with ramp butter! ($8) [5/2/21] — 2 months ago

Brian Ager

9.2

A field blend in the true sense of the word this wine is a blend of 5 different grape varietals. Rich nose of red plum, blackberry with hints of cinnamon & allspice rounding it out. The pallate is full bodied and decadent with flavors of plum sauce, sweet tobacco, along with cocoa and baking spices on a long finish. Paired quite well with homemade spaghetti and meatballs! ($19) [4/6/21] — 2 months ago

Brian Ager

8.9

A blend of Sangiovese, Merlot & Cabernet this wine has lovely aromas of roasted tomatoes, sweet tobacco & balsamic reduction on the nose. While the pallate brings fruit to the forefront with raspberry & black cherry along with notes of thyme, clay & pepper through the finish. All in all, quite enjoyable and an excellent pairing with empanadas & spicy pepperoni Pizza! ($16)  [2/17/21] — 4 months ago