CMS Level 1 sommelier, student of wine, contemporary jazz pianist/composer
2009 vintage. Opaque garnet color, full bodied, silky mouthfeel. Stewed black cherry, blackberry, tea, currant, leather notes. Persistent tannins on a long finish. — a month ago
2014 vintage. Deep garnet color, full bodied, silky mouthfeel. Ripe red cherry, plum, currant, w rose petal, herbs, earthy notes, cedar on the long finish. — 3 months ago
2014 vintage. Translucent ruby color, med body, med acid. Bright cherry, raspberry, black pepper, lavender, earth notes, med finish. — 5 months ago
2013 vintage. Blend of Semillon, Chard, Sauv Blanc, Orange Muscat, Viognier, Gewurz, Riesling. Deep gold color, full-bodied, med+ acid. Fresh white peach, white flower, honey, vanilla notes. — 20 days ago
2006 vintage. Opaque ruby-indigo color, full bodied, balanced tannins, smooth mouthfeel. Stewed red cherry, plum, cola, black pepper flavors. Long finish with a hint of cigar leaf. — 3 months ago
2014 McCay Cellars Tempranillo, Lodi. Deep ruby color, full bodied, med+ acid. Notes of stewed red cherry, raspberry, baking spice, leather. — 4 months ago
2017 vintage. Pale straw w copper highlights, starbright, med+ acid. Fresh cut white pear, mango, white pepper, mineral notes. Short, clean finish. — 25 days ago
2009 vintage. Opague ruby/garnet color, full bodied and complex. Ripe black cherry, blackberry, green bell pepper, currant, rose petal, baking spice, & cedar. Balanced tannin, long pleasing finish. — 2 months ago
2011 vintage. Deep purple color, full bodied, smooth mouthfeel, soft tannins. Fruit forward w blueberry, black fruit, baking spice, leather notes. Long finish, med acid. — 4 months ago
Cecil Ramirez
2009 vintage. Deep ruby w indigo hues: full bodied, silky mouthfeel, long finish. Ripe blackfruit, plum, baking spice, black pepper, leather notes. — 18 days ago