Dave

9.1

Braving the heat to fire up the grill. This will go nicely with some prime steaks. Leathery, but juicy and yummy.
Listening to Vic Chesnutt — 2 days ago

Dave

9.3

I need to disregard my last bottle as flawed. This is amazing. It could easily pass as an aged, quality Côte-Rôtie. The Syrah sings with smoked meat over plums and berries. So good.
Listening to the new Son Volt — 6 days ago

Dave

8.9

This coats my tongue with thick strawberry jam and spice flavors. A little fuzzy sensation.
Listening to The Jayhawks — 10 days ago

Dave

9.0

A fine addition to the heat on this Friday. Many butter comments in other reviews, but buttery this vintage is not. Pineapple, lemon, and minerality, though it's not biting. A round, soft mouthfeel that's easy on the acid.
Listening to Pete Yorn — 2 days ago

Dave

9.0

This is a secret weapon for parties. Consistently good and punches way above its weight class. The nose is saline (sweat) and grassy. Flavors of lemon, grapefruit, peach. Lower acidity, which makes it a party favor. My friends say, "This isn't too dry..." On sale for $10, but i would splurge and pay $12 😛
Listening to a song I'm working on. Meh. — 4 days ago

Dave

9.0

I had this 8 months ago, and I think it deserves better than my first rating. Aggressive up front. It is pretty dark as far as fruit goes. A little green stuff (twigs and leaves), and leathery tannins. There is no metallic taste like in my previous note.
Listening to Patsy Cline — 10 days ago

Dave

10

I will always love you!!! ❤️ — 12 days ago

Dave

8.8

This is actually Mendocino County, not Russian River Valley.
As a child I was enamored with talking animals. Frog and Toad, Wind in the Willows, Narnia. So I needed to have this. Charming little toad and an ok PN. Fruity and quaffable. When i tried their Chardonnay I thought someone told me this maker has a celebrity connection. Maybe Robin Williams?
Listening to Superdrag — 4 days ago

Dave

9.0

This is just Gordo Monastrell (no Cabernet).
Initial punch of dark fruit with bacon fat hiding beneath. Good, but a bit heavy in 90 degrees. Trying to score it fairly.
Listening to Moby — 6 days ago

Dave

9.0

Perky, simple, and unassuming.
You know I'm listening to Dolly — 11 days ago