Randy Fuller

9.6

This wine colors up a pale yellow-green in the glass, with plenty of frothy white bubbles. The nose is full of pears and apples. On the palate, citrus and toast dominate, while the acidity tingles. Aperitif? Sure. Pair it with potato chips? Why not? Cheese plate, salami, birthday cake? Yes, yes, if you must.
— 12 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine has a yellow-green tint. The nose packs a powerful punch of buttery fruit, which settles down to a more fruity expression after sitting for a bit. The palate is extremely full, lush, even. The acidity is decent, but not demanding. It's the creaminess of the mouthfeel that stars here. Oak is apparent, but not overly so, past that initial blast of butter. The winery recommends pairing with tarragon chicken, creamy seafood chowders, and brie. These reccos are right on target. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.2

This wine is straw colored. Its nose gives up strong aromas of stone fruit laced with oak. There is a floral aspect in there, but it has to fight its way past the peach, pear, and apricot notes. The palate is fairly tame. Pear, apricot, and oak dance together again. It’s a pleasing taste, but fairly straightforward. The low level of acidity prevents it from being a good wine for pairing with food. I used it for cooking a lemon-butter sauce and was pleased. It will also serve as a poolside sipper when given a nice chill.
— 2 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine has a medium-dark garnet tint in the glass. The nose offers ripe cherry, strawberry, and raspberry aromas, with a hint of currant, mint, and black pepper. The palate shows red and black fruit, a pepper note, vanilla, and firm tannins. It has a bold flavor profile, which I like when cooking with red wine. — 2 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

This wine has a medium-dark color. Its nose is as fruity as you like. Big, ripe, red berries are featured, along with tobacco, spice, and a bit of earthy funk. The tannins are firm and the acidity is fresh. The palate brings in cherry, black cherry, and blackcurrant for a pairing that will be wonderful with meat dishes. I slow-cooked short ribs with mine, while enjoying a glass or two in my easy chair. — 19 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

This wine has a reddish copper color, very much like a rosato. The nose is dominated by an earthy, herbal note, but the red fruit shines through nicely. On the palate, those cherry and strawberry flavors come through strongly. The acidity is decent enough for pairing with something like pork or fish. It is maybe a bit pricey for a typical rosé drinker, but I give it high marks. I’ll be pairing it with leftover turkey and ham sandwiches on Black Friday. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.1

This wine has a light pink onion skin color. Its nose is full of strawberry aromas, stems and all, plus some cherry and herbal notes. The palate is full, more so than a typical French rosé. The red fruit is abundant, as are minerals, and the acidity is somewhat tame. Aperitif or poolside sipping would seem appropriate, but pairing with a fruit salad or vegetables is not outside the realm of the possible.
— 2 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine has a medium tinted ruby color. The nose is a savory blast. The fruit is dark and muted by the aroma of pipe tobacco, earth, and black olives. The wine’s flavor profile has shades of black cherry and plum, again colored by the savory aspect of the palate. I expect to find some trace of wood, but there is none. The wine was fermented in cement, and half of it was aged that way, so the sip is very clean. The tannins are velvety and the acidity is lively. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine looks medium-dark ruby in the glass. The nose is electric. A whiff of smoke gives way to black cherry and currant aromas, but the smoke lingers and reappears on each swirl. The palate is elegant and smooth, with red fruit flavors draped in a savory shawl. The tannins are a bit tame, but the acidity is refreshing. Pair it with a mild, soft cheese, or a Nicoise salad. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine is tinted a fairly dark purple in the glass. The nose has aromas of red fruit, like plums, currant, and cherries. There is a hint of anise in the sniff, too. The palate is intriguing. There are flavors of black cherry, licorice, and cassis, but with a bit of a rustic edge. I don’t know what tree bark tastes like, but something here makes me think of it. And, there is a faint reminder from my childhood: cough syrup. If I make the wine sound bad, I’m sorry. I intend only to accent its unique and fascinating qualities. — 2 months ago