Ferrari-Carano
Sonoma County Merlot 2021
Dark cherry, blueberry, cocoa, oak. Strong tannin to balance an acidic bite. Spices. Solid. — a month ago
Franck et Olivier Mousset
Clos Saint Michel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2021
Ripe red fruit, dark cherry, medium bodied with a fairly bright acidity. Plenty of leather, some oak, and hints of a funky earthiness. Would go well with a ripe blue cheese. Lively pairing with a ribeye and sweet potatoes. Would do well aging for a few more years to mellow the acidity. — 2 months ago
Klinker Brick
Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2018
I can’t remember how I got ahold of this one. Drinking a 2018 on a cold Tuesday in 2025 with some burgers. Fruit has faded from the nose, but it’s still plenty sweet and jammy on the palate. Big red fruit. Acidity is still pretty zippy, plenty of tannin. Black pepper and leather notes. Rather extracted and not particularly well integrated. Well paired with a smash burger. — 3 months ago
Fullerton
Five Faces Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2018
Tropical fruit, stone fruit, nice bright acid, floral. Hints of petrol, likely due to its age. Drinking very well at 7 years. — a month ago
Luccarelli
Puglia Primitivo 2023
My favored wine from a southern Italian tasting tonight. Ripe red fruit on the palate, some leather, earth, and brambly fruit. Plenty of terroir. Paired well with frozen pizza. Solid. — 3 months ago
Joe Christenson
Plenty of red berry notes, eg tart cranberry and cherry. There’s an underlying minerality, plus some herbal and almost smokey notes. A unique approach for the region. — 4 hours ago