Fabre Montmayou Wines
Reserva Mendoza Malbec 2015
Relatively light Malbec and more fruit then spice. Good overall Malbec as a daily drinker considering price point. — 6 years ago
Marqués de Cáceres
Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012
Medium-bodied wine with high acidity and tannins they may catch you off guard. After the first glass i gave it day to open up. Day two had nice cherries, some baking spice and tobacco. Unfortunately, in my opinion, its been "over-oaked". Too much vanilla and oak for Rioja. I still think it will get better with time. Due to its affordable price, it may be a great starter wine for some getting into cellaring wines and who wants to note changes over time. — 7 years ago
Pisano
RPF Reserva Personal de la Familia Progreso Tannat 2013
My first Tannat and I really enjoyed it. Full-bodied with medium tannins. Dark fruit on the front end but has earth and spice on the mid-palate which creates a nice balance. Nice long finish with some spice. Give it a couple hours to open up. — 6 years ago
Esser Vineyards
Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Medium body cab with soft tannins. Nice dark fruits but not the typical Napa fruit bomb that is found at this price point. Great QPR and a good party wine — 6 years ago
Terra Noble
Gran Reserva Colchagua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Jared had this 7 years ago
Ghostrider
Ungrafted Red Lodi Zinfandel Blend
Holy fruit bomb. Finished one glass. Not very good. Extremely jammy with a hint of smoked meat or something. Pass. — 7 years ago
Caves São João
Reserva Quinta do Poço do Lobo Baga Blend 1995
Very unique wine. Similar characteristics to Nebbiolo. Beautiful color from the age reflecting a very earthy earthy full-bodied wine. The initial nose also has tar, wet soil and cassis. Needs half a day (at least) to open up. The flavor has cherry, raspberry, tobacco and beef-like flavor. Great smoky finish. Very different for me — 6 years ago
Cypher Winery
The Peasant Paso Robles Grenache Blend
Jared had this 6 years ago
Cascina Adelaide
Barolo Nebbiolo 2013
Very well structured and will get better in a few years. Not sure when the window will be, but I will put it in the cellar try again. Still a great value Barolo that drinks better than the price. — 6 years ago
Jared Sheffield
Very unique wine. Similar characteristics to Nebbiolo. Beautiful color from the age reflecting a very earthy earthy full-bodied wine. The initial nose also has tar, wet soil and cassis. Needs half a day (at least) to open up. The flavor has cherry, raspberry, tobacco and beef-like flavor. Great smoky finish. Very different for me — 6 years ago