Harvey Raben

9.1

A 20 year old wine from a good vintage is always less about fruit and more about terrior. This wine has a cedar and tobacco nose with currant and oak carrying through to a long finish that asks for another sip. There are still some tannins which provide structure. This is French Bordeaux not grand but certainly delicious. — 22 days ago

Harvey Raben

8.8

This winemakers blend is soft and smooth. Lots of fruit and anise highlights. If this is a Cab blend then it is very light; tannins are resolved. The flavors melt on your tongue but struggled to stand up to a beef stew. — 2 months ago

Harvey Raben

9.0

This Sonoma blend has Cabernet Sauvignon and something else. I think it has Syrah. It’s a substantial wine that is drinkable but could improve with 2 more years in the bottle. There is a combination of red and dark fruits that in distinct. The tannins are medium and give the wine structure. Finish is pleasant and lasting. — 4 months ago

Harvey Raben

8.6

This is a fruit forward Pinot with some body and a cocoa finish that lacks tannin and therefore structure. It’s easy to sip but lacks complexity. — 22 days ago

Harvey Raben

8.7

This wine has a lovely single note of fruity deliciousness. It’s not complex but finishes smoothly over resolved tannins. — 25 days ago

Harvey Raben

8.7

This is a light red fairly true to varietal Dolcetto. It was great with pasta and meatballs, pizza and lentil soup with grilled cheese. Pretty versatile. Some sweet berries and smooth flavors make it a good every day wine. — 2 months ago

Harvey Raben

8.8

This Syrah has more of a European taste of meat and fruit, more of the former than the latter. Firm tannins that resolve with half an hour of breathing. The finish is pleasant but not lasting. Best with a stew or chicken in a tomato sauce. — 4 months ago

Harvey Raben

8.8

This was a light and nimble cab, fruit forward and a long finish. Currants and plum are predominant with some cocoa in the finish. Good wine for weeknight dinner. — 24 days ago

Harvey Raben

8.6

This wine has a high acidity that helped cut through fat and balance sweetness in food. The wine is light bodied with a fruity flavor that shows no complexity. — 2 months ago

Harvey Raben

9.1

This is a rich delicious red that has a California feel. The cab and Merlot are in front with some Sangiovese present in a supporting role. While I love this wine it is more meritage than super Tuscan in style. Long finish and smooth tannins. — 3 months ago