Evening Land Vineyards
Seven Springs Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay 2021
We had the 2021 Vintage on 9/26-27/25. A pretty good Chard with tastes of lemongrass, light minerality and oak; touch of vanilla. Well balanced, medium bodied, no acidic bite — a month ago
Canalicchio di Sopra
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2007
We had the 2007 on 9/14-15/25. A terrific aged Brunello. This had all the expected scents and tastes of a great Brunello. Black cherry, raspberry, leather, lavender and rose petals. Medium bodied and Old World. Tannins all smoothed out. — 2 months ago
Moshin Vineyards
Lost Ranch Pinot Noir 2018
We had the 2018 Vintage on 9/2-3/25. A nice, easy drinking Pinot Noir. Tastes of red cherry, plum and blueberry. Smooth texture, nice mouthfeel. — 2 months ago
Trapiche
Terroir Series Finca Las Piedras Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
We had the 2021 Vintage on 10/26-27/25. A real nice Chardonnay with tastes of lemongrass, pear, green apple, vanilla and lightly oaked. Medium bodied. Well balanced. No acidic bite. Well worth the $52 price. Would buy more. — 11 days ago
Domaine Rossignol Trapet
Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2015
We had the 2015 Vintage on 9/20-21/25. An excellent Burgundy. A mushroomy bouquet. Raspberry, strawberry, mushroom and clove on the palate. Well balanced. Light to medium bodied. A terroir driven wine. Excellent — 2 months ago
Concha y Toro
Marqués de Casa Concha Chardonnay 2020
We had the 2020 Vintage on 9/9-10/25. A real nice easy drinking Chardonnay. Tastes of lemongrass and minerality. Well balanced. Medium bodied. Would buy more — 2 months ago
Château d`issan
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2012
We had the 2012 Vintage on 10/3/25. A really nice bouquet of leather, tobacco and mushroom. Quite perfumed. Maybe typical of Margaux. The palate was thin bodied. ABV is 13%. BlackBerry, plum and oak. Smoothed out tannins. Ready to drink. Vintage is rated at 90. I think this estate can produce a better wine in a better Vintage — a month ago
J. Lohr
Hilltop Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
We had the 2021 Vintage on 9/18-19/25. A fruit forward, full bodied wine. Not much depth. BlackBerry, blueberry, plum and expresso. Like many wines from Paso Robles this typifies “Pop and Pour. — 2 months ago
Chalone Vineyard
Estate Grown Chalone Pinot Noir 2017
We had the 2017 Vintage on 9/22-13/25. This is a nice CA PN. Scents and tastes of red cherry, raspberry and cinnamon. Silky mouthfeel. Would buy more — 2 months ago
Marc Melser
We had the 2020 Vintage on 11/2-3/25. This over-delivered for a $20 bottle. Nice earthy bouquet, had some tobacco. Plum, dark cherry and mocha. No tannins; smooth. Great value. — 3 days ago