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Grand Reserve Lot# 96 Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
This Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Chalk Hill opens with aromas of spiced plums, jam and oak. The palate is dark and soft at the same time and very approachable for such a young wine (2018). Flavors of black and red fruits lead to soft spice and velvety tannins. The finish is long and smooth with lingering fruit. A very nice, approachable wine for $12.99. — 3 months ago
Weingut Hexamer
Trocken Grauburgunder 2017
Absolutely fantastic. A ripe, rich nose of citrus, orange blossom, peach and honey. The palate is lush with notes of citrus, orange marmalade, lemon curd, and honey mingled with bright acidity and a hint of sea salt. The finish lingers with ripe acidity and touches of stone. Excellent! — 16 days ago
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Petit Reserve Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Today I’m trying a new “petit reserve” from Sonoma County. The nose is remarkably California meets Sancerre with notes of dry lemon citrus along with touches of fresh cut grass and wet stone. The palate is very dry and crisp with only the slightest kiss of fruit. Lemon and lime zest flavors lead to lots of minerality and very soft acidity. The finish is long, dry and zesty with continued notes of dry citrus oils. If you like a very dry Sauvignon Blanc this is a steal at $6.99. I know I’ll be getting more! — 4 months ago
Quinta da Pacheca
Reserva Vinhas Velhas Douro Red Blend
An elegant and perfectly sweet young Tawny Port. Perfect for sipping on its own after dinner. — 7 months ago
Hartford Court
Far Coast Vineyard Chardonnay 2013
The wine opens with a gorgeous nose of underripe white peach, pineapple, and lemon curd with just a touch of spring flowers. The palate is lush and textured with just a kiss of oak. Warm flavors of peach, green apple, pineapple and guava with notes of oak spice and citrus blossom. The finish is long, elegant and just a touch juicy. A wonderful Chardonnay, perfectly aged. — 3 months ago
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Petit Reserve GSM Rhone Style Red Blend 2018
Time to start some Trader Joe’s ratings. I’ve always been a fan of the private label stuff so let’s try some fun wines! This GSM from Arroyo Seco opens with lots of dark fruit on the nose. Notes of plum, black cherry and blackberry mingle with notes of oak. The palate is soft and medium bodied with very easy, supple tannins. Flavors of black fruits mingle with touches of spice. The finish is medium in length and continues the soft, smooth fruits. A very nice pizza/pasta wine and excellent for $6.99. — 4 months ago
Michael Schamis
A beautifully aged Cabernet. Soft and elegant with drying tannins. Lingering fruit along with secondary earthy notes from the bottle aging make for a great evening. Drink now though, I don’t foresee a whole lot of long term upside from longer aging. — 7 days ago