Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine is extremely dark in color, almost black. Aromas of blackberry, plum, and cassis dominate the nose, with a peppery note also in play. Cedar and vanilla are present, too. The cork, in fact, is one of the most aromatic corks I have ever sniffed. Black fruit defines the palate. Earthy mineral tones give the wine a savory aspect. Tannins are bold, even after decanting. Pair it with a robust meat, like lamb or game. — 15 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine is medium dark ruby in the glass. The nose features dark notes of black cherry, plum, cassis, and a hint of eucalyptus. The palate is dark as well, with cherry, raspberry, and some oak spice to liven it up a bit. The tannins are firm without stinging, and the acidity is lively. Meaty pasta dishes are an easy pairing idea. It’s a great wine for a pizza, and you can use it with barbecue, if you like. — 24 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.2

This wine has a light straw color with a very slight frizzante quality. The nose shows lemon, apricot, and a floral component. On the palate there is plenty of citrus minerality, a touch of stone fruit, salinity, and an acidity that’s zippy, almost racy. The sip finishes quickly, but leaves minerals and Meyer lemon behind. Use it as an aperitif or pair it with oysters or shellfish of any sort. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.2

This wine colors up in a light straw tint, and it’s a little cloudy. The nose offers minerals and various types of citrus aromas, like lime, orange, and lemon. A strong note of apricot and peach also appears. The palate has stone fruit, citrus, and a good streak of salinity. That savory edge lasts through the rather lengthy finish, while the acidity is brisk. This is a nice wine as an aperitif, but it also pairs well with a spicy shrimp dish. — 2 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.2

This wine has a beautiful, rich salmon color, and great clarity. The nose is subtle, but it shows hints of strawberry, cherry, peach and citrus. The palate displays a medium acidity and feels crisp and refreshing in the mouth. Red fruit dominates the flavor profile, yet the complexity leaves something to be desired. For the $5 price, it’s hard to complain about a wine that tastes good, but I do wish there was more to think about while sipping it. By the pool? Certainly. With a pasta salad? Go for it. I roasted some walnuts while sipping it, and the wine paired well with them. — 16 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine is a clear straw color in the glass. The muted nose shows some stone fruit and minerality, but there is not too much there. The palate is more lively, with a tart citrus, melon, and nectarine flavor profile. It definitely tastes more like a wine made from white grapes. The acidity is rather bold, which pairs well with the citrus element. If you have a pork chop made with fruit, this would be an excellent pairing. I found that the wine was also a great pair with a spicy cucumber and tomato salad, so it’s versatile. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine is a pale yellow, with some light frizzante showing on the sides of the glass. The nose shows a floral aspect, with notes of apricot, mango, lemon, and lanolin. The palate is just as complex, with citrus minerality, salinity, and a nutty flavor. The acidity is middling, but on the brighter side of it. The wine finishes long and savory. It will be a nice pair with shrimp or crab. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine has a beautiful golden tint in the glass, which in a young wine might suggest some oak treatment. That is not apparent on the nose or palate here, though. The clarity is exceptional. The somewhat subdued nose gives hints of pear, citrus, and honeydew melon. Minerality does not show in the aroma package, but it does in the flavor profile. The sip has more plentiful notes of lemon, apricot, peach, and a very nice level of acidity. The fruit carries over in a lengthy finish. This is a great sipper, but pair it with shrimp or a tomato sandwich.
— 18 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine has a beautiful coral color in the clear bottle and the glass. The nose is lovely, with lemon and cherry aromas leading the way. The palate offers a very nice bit of acidity, along with a flavor profile which includes citrus, raspberry, black cherry, herbs, and sour gummy candy. The finish is savory and medium in length. It’s a very food-friendly wine, with fresh acidity and a fruity profile. I would love to have this with pork, salmon, chicken, or just about any kind of sandwich. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

The wine has a rich ruby color. The nose is all about ripe, red fruit. Strawberry, cherry, plum, and blueberry notes abound, all very fresh due to the tank aging. On the palate, we find those fruits repeated, except with a dressing of earthy minerals on them. The tannins are semi-firm and the acidity is bright. This wine will take a chill well, and will be a great pairing with backyard barbecues this summer. — a month ago