Edna Valley Vineyard
Paragon Central Coast Chardonnay 2011
On the nose, lots of juicy nectarine. On the tongue, pleasantly crisp and acidic, with the nectarine giving way to white grapefruit and ripe peach. Good find for under 15 bucks. — 11 years ago
Studert-Prüm
Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling 2008
On the nose: blossomy and full, with notes of white melon, golden delicious apple, and a faint minerality. On the tongue: semi-dry and grapey, with plenty of honey and a little nuttiness to boot. Goes down almost too easily!!! — 11 years ago
Borgo Scopeto (Tenuta Caparzo)
Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2009
On the nose: fig, baked plum, and spice box, followed by a mushroomy savor. On the tongue, bright, with fresh plum and tart cherry note. The finish is medium. — 11 years ago
Henry Fessy
Château des Reyssiers Régnié Gamay 2011
On the nose, copious fig and raisin with clove undertones. On the mouth, a bit immature, with medium acid and tannins and a cranberry-like finish. Not quite mature. — 11 years ago
Cascina Adelaide
Barolo Nebbiolo 2008
On the nose: stewed prune and cherry preserve, capped off by a sweet, clove-like spice. These scents follow through on the tongue, with the prune evolving into pronounced fig. Very smooth. — 11 years ago
Maison Albert Bichot
Clos de l'Ermitage Beaune Pinot Noir 2010
On the nose, sweet floral notes hit first, followed by ripe red cherry and something akin to faint cedar. On the tongue, delicate and bright: cherry with hints of pomegranate and cranberry. The mouthfeel is light, but the finish is medium, darkening as it goes. A fine glass. — 11 years ago
Carmen
Gran Reserva Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
On the nose, blackberry and plum meld with menthol and sweet spice, tempered with a slight vegetal aroma. On the tongue, med acid and tannins. The blackberry follows through immediately, followed by a long, mellow finish containing raisin and stewed prune. Good body, strong offering. — 11 years ago
Byron
Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2012
On the nose, ripe pineapple, honey, and a little blossom. On the tongue, full and slightly resinous. Notes of macerated lime and stone fruit linger for a while. — 11 years ago
Romain Duvernay
Vacqueyras Red Rhône Blend 2010
On the nose: blackberry, prune, and licorice, showcasing the alcohol. On the tongue, a bit thin, with neither the blackberry or the prune singing out, and a slightly vegetal finish, to boot — 11 years ago
Eric Kozlik
Delicate bouquet of raisin and stewed prune, masked by the alcohol smell. On the tongue, black plum and raisin, followed up by menthol and tobacco notes. The finish, unlike the nose, sticks around in a pleasing way. — 11 years ago