Randy Fuller

9.3

This bottle comes from the estate’s northern Bisamberg Vineyard, a field blend of red and white grapes all grown and harvested together, then co-fermented after the grapes were foot crushed. Alcohol tips a light 11% abv and the wine sells for about $30.

This wine has a light red tint to it, a shade darker than a rosado. The nose is also rather light, quite muted. There is some raspberry, some minerality, a hint of citrus, but not much there at all, really. The palate shows a little better, with ripe red fruit and an earthy streak. The mouthfeel sits somewhere between a rosé and a red wine, not too light and not too full. It’s a pleasant sip, and will pair nicely with a pork or chicken dish. — 4 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine is the color of yellow straw with a hint of green in it. The nose has the aroma of white flowers, nectarine, mango, and a salty mineral aspect. I don’t smell the ocean as I do with Sicilian Vermentino, but it’s nearly a match. The palate shows stone fruit, a touch of tangerine, and a streak of salinity. The acidity is mid-range and the finish is long. There is a nutty flavor that lingers after the sip. This is a beautiful wine. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.1

This wine colors up medium dark ruby in the glass. The nose displays blackberry, red plum and raspberry aromas with a hint of oak spice. On the palate is a bountiful show of red fruit and tannins that are firm but not overbearing. I used it in a pasta sauce, and with the spaghetti. The finish is medium length, with the fruit lasting longest. — 2 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.2

This wine has a brick-red color to it, medium dark. The nose is quite savory. Let's be straight. It's kinda funky. Aromas of raspberry and plum are all but vanquished by the funk. Not that it's a bad thing. It's just a funk thing. Be ready. The palate lets a bit more of the fruit get loose, but you're not escaping the funk zone entirely. The savory experience pairs with an astringent acidity and medium firm tannins. This is what I think of as a country wine, one that packs a punch and doesn't worry about being pretty. — 6 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

This wine colors up medium ruby in the glass. The nose offers brilliant, ripe cherry aromas and very little oak effect. The palate is also fruit-forward, mainly cherry, and it is fresh and clean tasting. It is quite an enjoyable wine. — 2 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine has a golden yellow color in the glass. The nose is highly aromatic, with citrus minerals, apricot and a lanolin note competing for attention. The palate is brisk and full, showing Meyer lemon, guava and a hint of pineapple, all laced with a streak of salinity. The acidity is fresh, but not ripping. The long finish has a sense of apricot outlasting all the other flavors. It's a great wine for sipping, but it paired quite nicely with a way-too-creamy pasta primavera. — 2 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

The 2024 Vola Schiava is light red, with a rusty tint to it. The nose has aromas of blackberries, plums, and blueberries, with a savory dash of earth. The palate is a fruity as you’d like, with strawberry, current, and licorice red rope flavors. The tannins are somewhat soft, which makes for a good sipping wine. Chill it for a hot summer day on the patio. — 21 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine offers a nose that’s floral, fruity, and full of minerals all at once. The pale straw color in the glass leads to a palate that’s loaded with stone fruit and citrus minerality. The slight acidity makes for a nice, full mouthfeel. Steel fermentation gives a clean, brisk taste. Pair it with pasta primavera, salads, chicken, or fish. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

This wine is dark purple, almost indigo. The nose is bright and strident. Aromas of blackberry dominate, and plenty of minerality comes through. A layer of oak spice completes the scene. On the palate, savory is the word. Earthy tones cover the dark fruit, while spices play with a hint of oak. The finish is lengthy and the tannins are firm without being overwhelming. — 2 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.0

This wine looks like a rosato, lightly tinted for a red wine. The nose offers bright cherry and lilac scents. On the palate, juicy and vibrant red fruit are a delight, while the acidity is refreshing and the tannins are medium-firm. It finishes medium, with plenty of fruity reminders of the sip. With summer on the way, keep this one in mind if you need a light red to chill for the patio. — 3 months ago