Diane Withrow

9.2

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 — a month ago

Diane Withrow

8.8

Pepper. Tannin forward. Waiting to open. Slightly underripe wild blackberries picked on the side of a trail with a bit of leaf mixed in. Pucker. Nice this damp chilly evening. — a year ago

Diane Withrow

8.8

Round, ripe peach pit, purse and cutting board hatched from cutting late summer stone fruit. Whiff of fire starter. Resin. I’m wanting smoked Gouda and apple slices. It’s a fall Sunday that’s too hot for October. Too soon winter- but for now- I’m waiting for wool. — a year ago

Diane Withrow

9.2

Peach pit. Ripe pear on the nose. White clean. Astringent then round. Subtle. Delicate. Hints of stone fruit. Lemon zested. Springtime at dusk. Fireflies. Yet not piccolo nor fairies. Contemplating contentment. My reality is an over warm autumn Sunday evening with chicken in the oven and my excellent dog by my side. Content. So a toast. — a year ago

Diane Withrow

8.8

Black cherries, old leather, chewy, dry.... ponderous. Nary a giggle here. — a year ago

Diane Withrow

8.6

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. — a year ago

Diane Withrow

Juicy apples on the nose. Buttery, mineral balance — a year ago

Diane Withrow

9.0

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. — a year ago

Diane Withrow

8.8

Dark cherries. Peppery. A bit of cracked nice leather belt that you’re keeping. Value. Because it’s 10/29- might just pair with those peanut butter cups or dark mini chocolate bars I’ll stash from the hungry hordes 10/31 (What wines pair with Halloween candy-no to skittles and Sauvignon Blanc!!!). Anyway this is tasty with my chicken thighs parm with my Italian sausage sauce. This is a value go-to. Rum cask is a nice conceit but 30 days? Former Caribbean resident. I’m not claiming to discern it. — a year ago

Diane Withrow

8.6

Round. Freshly cut wood. Stone fruit pit. Hint of plastic. Astringency. Stressful day- waiting to unclench jaw and wine to open up a bit given value price point. Pairs well with fire and dog. Knowing dinner is on the stove. — a year ago