Talbott
Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017
We had the 2017 Vintage on 5/19-20/26. Consistently good. Consistent flavors of black cherry, black raspberry and baking spice. New World. Medium bodied. Nice mouthfeel — a month ago
Darioush
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2021
We had the 2021 Vintage on 5/6-7/26. This wine had all of the scents and flavors of a RRV PN. Cola, sassafras black cherry; red cherry, raspberry and baking spice. Fruit forward, not complex, enjoyable. — 2 months ago
Somerston Wine Company
Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
An excellent Napa Cab. Full bodied. BlackBerry, black current, cassis, cigar box. Fine tannins. A different taste from a Napa floor Cab. This is well balanced and well made — 5 days ago
Sanford
La Rinconada Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
We had the 2021 Vintage on 5/25/26/26. Not a bad Chardonnay. Definitely California. I get grapefruit on the bouquet. Lemon, pineapple, oak and vanilla on the palate. I did not get the green apple that other tasters noted. Medium bodied, not overly buttery. No acidic bite. — a month ago
Somerston Wine Company
Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
We had the 2014 Vintage of XCVI on 5/15-16/26. An excellent Napa Floor Cab. BlackBerry, black cherry, plum, cassis, kirsch and oak. Fruit forward, New World, well balanced, full bodied. Would buy more — a month ago
Valdicava
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2007
We had a vertical tasting with 2007. Both excellent. 07 lighter in color. 07 a little more fragrant. Both had tastes of leather tobacco and black cherry. Both medium bodied. Going forward, I will drink Brunello sooner than 20 years. Some fruit got lost a bit — 2 months ago
Patz & Hall
Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018
We had the 2018 Vintage on 6/1-2/26. A terrific PN. Nice mouthfeel. New World. Black fruit and baking spice on the bouquet. Black cherry, black raspberry, candied apple and mild spice on the palate. Smooth finish. Good wine, from a good wine maker from a good vineyard — a month ago
Banfi
Belnero Toscana Red Blend 2021
We had the 2021 Vintage on 5/23-24/26. A nice Super Tuscan for the price of $33. Nic bouquet and palate of black cherry, cedar, licorice and plum. Full bodied, but still Old World. — a month ago
Moshin Vineyards
Halo's Hill Pinot Noir 2013
We had the 2013 Vintage on 5/9-10/26. Excellent! Tastes of black cherry, baking spice, and black raspberry, tea as well. Silky mouth feel. Medium bodied and fruit forward. A real good offering from Moshin. — 2 months ago
Marc Melser
We had the 2013 Vintage on 6/21-22/26. An excellent Napa Cab. The profile is a little different from a Napa floor wine. Dark purple in color. Black fruit and cigar box on the bouquet. BlackBerry, black currant, cassis, kirsch and spice on the palate. Full bodied. New World. Excellent — 5 days ago