Daou Vineyards
Pessimist Paso Robles Red Blend
Dark berries. Dusty purse. Charmingly chewy. More than ordinary- but not something to hold back. — 3 years ago
Bindi Sergardi
Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend
Tannin forward. Berry skin. Thin yet lingering. It needs to open. The age deceived me as well as the hue. I don’t know the price so my expectations were purely based on sensory cues. Almost a chalky after taste. Opening. I’m a full bodied preference palate. Round. Dry but not bone. Buttery not acidic. I’m sensing if this was white it would be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc if that makes sense. Yes- it’s a tough work week and I’m rambling here. Pesto pizza from our towns premier pie house en route. Dog by the fire. All good. I’m getting a hint more ripening. Or I’m just loosening my shoulders. — 5 years ago
Cloudveil
Oregon Rosé Blend 2020
White peach, vanilla, river rock, strawberries that are just barely ripe. Subtly fresh porch wine. Or to reach for from a hammock. I’m planning on a dinner of charred buttered broccoli and seared salmon. Crusty bread. This will go nicely. Nice value wine for spring time. — 3 years ago
Penfolds
Max's South Australia Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Lucious juicy ripe red cherry with peppery finish. A bit of leather. Almond. Style is jazz not Classical. Are those blackberries too? Content. What a fine find for Fall and Winter! Holiday guests enjoyed this with mushroom ravioli and cards with chocolates after. Ho and Merry New Year! — 3 years ago
Monte Rio Cellars
California Rubired 2018
Blackberry with black pepper. Light on the tannin. Lovely with slowly simmered brisket in bone broth. Winter without ice and wet wool. Accessible. Light enough to carry into a chilly spring day- bulbs pushing through snow. Quaffing. A work night wine. — 5 years ago
Bodegas Anadas Care
Viñas Viejas Garnacha Nativa
Dark stone fruit. Black pepper. Medium astringency and oak. Planning on pizza and salad- quaffable. — 3 years ago
Estate of the Art
Highland Falls Red Blend
Leather. Blackberry skin. Black Pepper. Dark Cherry pit. Opening up nicely. It’s damp cold- marinara on/ garlic bread. Lovely quaffing. Jazz. Not managed- a jam. Speaking of which? Berries are asserting themselves — 4 years ago
Diane Withrow
Pink peppercorn, unexpectedly heavy for rose. Leaving expectations? Lovely with shrimp and duck salad. I’m happy I stocked up — 3 years ago