Michael Marshall

8.8

This Softh African blend from Boschendal is 61% Chardonnay and 39% Pinot Noir it is pale grapefruit in color with a golden hue. Aromas of raspberries, cranberries and stone fruits, with hints of rose peddles and orange zest. Flavors of strawberries and red cherries. Subtle flavors of peaches and tangy orange peel. Crisp and fruity with a creamy mouth feel. Very elegant and delicate. Drink while preparing dinner or while relaxing on the patio. Pair with summer salads (like Waldorf) or cheeses of your liking. Producer facts; 80% of the Chardonnay is fermented in stainless steel, the remaining 20%is oak fermented and spends 8 weeks on Lee's. The fruit is picked in early morning. Happy sipping! — 7 years ago

Michael Marshall

9.0

Ruby red in color. Aromas of black cherries, cocoa with hints of baking spices and vanilla. Black berries, black plum, cassis fill your mouth with chocolate covered cherries on the finish. Soft velvety tannins, full bodied with a long finish. Delicious, no food required. Yum! — 7 years ago

Michael Marshall

9.5

Dark purple with a plum hue on the rim. Aromas that are rich with cassis, plum, blackberries and hints of eucalyptus. Tons of black fruit on the tounge, including blackberry, cherry and plum with a splash of cherry cola on the back palate. Full mouth feel, plush velvety tannins with a long finish. A good balance of fruit and acidity. Wine club only. Happy sipping! — 7 years ago

Michael Marshall

8.8

Dark inky purple in color. This wine will stain your teeth just by opening the bottle. Aromas of blackberries, plums and boysenberries, with a slight hint of tobacco and leather. Flavors of blackberry pie, baking spices with a touch of pepper. Rich, jammy and full bodied with a long finish and velvety tannins with a slight grip. This wine is pretty boozy at 15% and a great value at $20. Happy sipping! — 7 years ago

Michael Marshall

8.6

Light garnet with a red hue on the rim. Aromas of rich black cherries, plum and cassis. A hint of vanilla and caramel. Flavors of plums, blackberries, cherry cola with hints of mocha. Soft tannins with a slight grip, a medium to long finish. Easy sipping, with 15% of the proceeds going to the Seattle Children's Hospital. Good value at $17. — 7 years ago

Michael Marshall

9.0

This 2015 Emporium Apassimento Salento from Puglia, Italy uses grapes that remain on the vine to rasinate. It's an equal blend of Primitivo and Negroamaro. It is ruby in color with a red hue on the rim. Aromas of cherry jam, candied apples and baking spices with a hints of tobacco and white pepper. Flavors of jammy baked fruit and rasins with touches of cherry cola and dried apricots. A good balance of baked fruits and lively acidity. Rich and plush with subtle tannins and a long finish. An awesome bottle at $15. Happy sipping! — 7 years ago

Michael Marshall

9.6

This Bordeaux blend consists of 56% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. 20 months in 33% new French oak and 19% new Hungarian oak. Ruby in color with garnet to a slight brick hue. Aromas of flowers, eucalyptus, spices and herbs with wafts of black candied fruit. Flavors of black fruit with a touch of earth, spice and flowers on the tongue. Very delicate with subtle tannins and a long smooth finish. Enjoy your sips! — 7 years ago