Joyce Lin 
Etienne Bécheras
Cuvée Tour Joviac La Prieuré d'Arras St. Joseph Syrah 2014
This is a 100 % organic Syrah grown on decomposed granite hillsides in Saint Joseph, displaying violet, ripe black fruits with hint of dried blueberry, black pepper and vanilla. Slightly musky, dusty, med plus body with great acidity and med plus tannin. A wonderful Saint Joseph has depth, structure, and fruitiness. — 2 months ago
Tim Smith Wines
Bugalugs Shiraz 2017
Dark red with purple hue, opaque. Dominated by dark fruit, such as black cherry, blackberry, black plum and prune. Full bodied red with med acidity and med to med plus tannin. Spicy with prominent oak note on the nose. Hard to pass the oak note on the nose. With time, the oak note might dial down. — 22 days ago
C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)
Cune Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012
A blend of 85 % Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5 % Mazuelo, this Rioja is dominated by dark fruit with prominent vanilla, purple bouquet and spice notes on the nose. Full bodied with med plus tannin; great acidity with hint of gaminess and smokiness. What a solid Rioja. Drinkable now, could age for another decade. — a month ago
Joyce Lin
Dark red with purple hue, opaque in the center, med viscosity, dominated by dark fruit, blackberry, black cherry, dried prune, dried fig, raisin. Cinnamon, all spice, tree bark, licorice. Hint of medicinal note. Med plus tannin with med to med plus acidity. Med plus body with med plus alcohol. — a day ago