John W

9.6

Tawny coloration with the slightest bit of transparency. On the nose, cherry, currants, plum, forest floor, sweet tobacco and florals. On the palate, full body, cherry, plum, spice, leather, sweet tobacco, earth/dust/minerals, tannins strong and chewy. Long finish of chocolate and sweet berry. Layered and complex wine. — a month ago

John W

9.0

Colledila Grand Selezione. Grown in limestone- new oak for 24 months. 100% Sangiovese. Dark ruby with some translucency. On the nose, florals, cherry, forest floor, earth, leather, minerals, oak and vanilla. On the palate medium body, cherry, florals, rose, minerals, medium- long finish of same. Tannins are balanced. — 2 months ago

John W

8.9

Dark ruby coloration. Some translucency. On the nose, bright cherry, red licorice and cola. Like some Pinot noirs on the nose. On the palate, full body, soft mouthfeel, bright cherry, licorice, and cherry cola. Medium finish of same. Bright acidity. Minimal tannins. — 3 months ago

John W

9.8

Deep, dark ruby coloration. Almost black. No translucency. Heavy tearing. On the nose, dark cherry, blueberry, blackberry, currant, tobacco, forest floor and florals. On the palate, full body, lush mouth feel, strong minerality, with jammy black currant, anise, pepper, followed by a long finish of chocolate, forever, and hints of mint. Nicely balanced tannins. Outstanding wine. — 2 months ago

John W

9.8

Aged in new French oak. Pure Syrah. Inky ruby coloration. On the nose, dark cherry, cassis, minerals, earth, leather, vanilla. On the palate, full bodied, rich mouthfeel, dark berry, cassis, spice and loads of chocolate. Long chocolaty finish. Tannins have mellowed significantly. $60 at total wine. — 3 months ago

John W

8.8

Dark ruby coloration with some translucency. On the nose, strawberry, raspberry and licorice. On the palate, higher acidity than I expected. Light red fruits. Strawberry, raspberry, hints of cherry-cola. Long finish. Tannins still strong. Very different. — 3 months ago

John W

10

Capital Grill. Deep ruby coloration. Full bodied. Lush and velvety with notes of dark berry and chocolate. Hope to revisit in a non- restaurant setting. — 2 months ago

John W

9.0

Dark ruby coloration. Minimum translucency. On the nose, dark cherry, berry, florals, vanilla and smoke. On the palate, dark cherry, anise, chocolate, vanilla, toasted oak and florals. Full body, medium to longer finish. Mild to strong tannins. Smooth and velvety. Not a ton of complexity but a nice easy drinking. — 2 months ago

John W

9.2

Deep, dark ruby coloration. On the nose, cocoa powder, spice, prune, cherry, oak and wine cave. On the palate, medium to full body, cherry, strawberry, leather, chocolate and a long finish dominated by chocolate notes. Still exhibiting strong tannins. $40 @ total wine — 3 months ago

John W

9.2

Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, dark berries. Leather. Some plum. On the palate, full bodied. Dark berry, plum, spice, anise, vanilla, some chocolate. Longer finish. Lush mouthfeel. Very surprising wine at a lower dollar purchase. Great value table wine. Pretty balanced on the palate with still a hint of tannins present. — 3 months ago