Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

This is actually the Castillo de Emeriz Garnacha Rose’. (Though it does come from Spain’s Navarra Region.) Very light pink color. Intensely floral (white flowers) on the nose with hints of red berries and orange zest. Pallet features strawberries and red currant flavors with a touch of vanilla. Lots of minerality on the finish. Nice combination of acidity and alcohol. Lively, with just a bit of heft. Crushable. — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Dark reddish/violet color. Aromas of blackberry and dusty dried herbs. Very generous palate featuring black cherry/currant, plums, dried herbs, tobacco and creamy chocolate. Hint of saline on the finish. Medium-plus body and firm tannins. A bit chewy and powerful. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! — 5 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Bright ruby color. Aromas and flavors of blue and red berry fruit with a hint of violets. Same fruits on the palate though they are more cooked and jammy. Touch of baking spice on the finish. Medium bodied and a bit sharp. Thank You for sharing this bottle, Chris B! — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Light gold color. Aromas and flavors of yellow apple, lime, pear and ginger spice. Pleasant mineral note on the finish. More body than a typical Pinot Grigio. Lip tingling acidity. So clean, crisp and easy to drink. Excellent quality. Thanks to both Kasey and Ron for this bottle. — 11 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Solid Italian Red from a consistent producer. Bright garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of violets, black cherries and dried herbs. Pallet is black cherry/berry focused with notes of cedar, black licorice, baking spices and those dried herbs. Hint of pine on the long finish. Medium bodied and good structure. Elegant texture. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! — 5 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.4

Tuscan Syrah stunner! Dark ruby/purple color. Nose is full of ripe black cherry/berry/currant fruit along with notes of black licorice, baking spices, wood and dried herbs. Palate is more black/blue berry fruit focused with the wood, dark chocolate spices, tobacco and dried herbs also showing through. Long “gamey” and slightly peppery finish with beautifully integrated and velvety tannins. Full bodied. Lovely combination of balance and strength. Outstanding! Thanks for sharing this one, Kase! — 5 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Not the same as the “good old Charles Smith Days,” but not bad. Medium ruby color with a garnet rim. Aromas and flavors of raspberry, lavender flowers, fresh herbs and a pleasantly peppery finish. Pretty bold and rich. Excellent QPR. Thanks for sharing, Chris B! — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.4

A wine that captures the history of the Malbec grape’s journey to Argentina and this historic producer. Dark purple/black color. Intense aromas and flavors of black currant, blackberries, ripe blueberries, dark chocolate, baking spices, tobacco, dried purple flowers and minerals. Salty blueberry note on the finish. Rich and intense but not cloying and heavy. Even at its young age, quite soft and easy drinking. Stunning! Thanking Alex L. For bringing this outstanding bottle. — 5 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (44%), Carmenere (39%), Syrah (11%), Petite Verdot (4%) and Cabernet Franc (2%). Dark ruby/purple color. Very funky aromas of must, red and black fruit along with a heavy dose of fresh poblano pepper. Ripe red and black fruit on the palate with notes of black coffee and spices. Rounded tannins and good length. Solid value. Thank You for sharing, Chris B! — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Light golden color. Faint aromas of green apple, pear, white flowers and minerals. More citrus (lemon) focused on the palate along with notes of unripe peach and that ever present hint of minerality. Touch of saline on the long finish. Bristling acidity. So food friendly. This wine is a flavor enhancer. Great Producer, consistent quality and a varietal that I should be drinking more often. — 9 days ago