Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light pink color. Aromas of red berry fruit, watermelon, rose petals and citrus zest. Flavors of ripe strawberries, watermelon, red currants and unripe peach. Pleasant mineral note on the medium-plus and lingering finish. Crisp acidity and medium bodied. Clean, elegant and fairly well balanced. — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Blend of Godello, Treixadura, Loureira and Albarino. Light golden color with greenish highlights. Aromas of white flowers, green orchard fruit, citrus and a bit of banana. Flavors of green apple, ripe pears, grapefruit, raw almonds and fresh herbs. Hint of mineral/saline on the long and refreshing finish. Slightly creamy/well rounded texture. Crisp acidity and quite complex. Bright and refreshing! — 7 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Deep ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of black fruit, iron and wet soil. Flavors of blackberry, black plum, dark chocolate and baking spices. Noticeable “Rutherford Dust” on the long, earthy and savory finish. Soft tannins. Alcohol and acidity are quite abundant and noticeable. Lower (more Medium) bodied then I expected. Well balanced and quite interesting. — 8 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light silver/gold color. Aromas of green fruit, honeysuckle and fresh herbs. Flavors of green melon, apple and pear fruit, leafy herbs and bright citrus. Pleasant salty/mineral tone on the long and crisp finish. Light bodied and well balanced. Elegant and complex. Solid QPR. — 4 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light garnet color with a dark ruby core., Aromas of ripe black fruit, asphalt and fresh herbs. Flavors of blackberries, black plums, black tea, black pepper and dark figs. Touch of mint on the medium-plus finish. Firm chalky tannins and nicely balanced acidity. Complex, elegant and flavorful. Thanks for opening, Chris B! — 7 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.4

Dark ruby/garnet color. Aromas of ripe dark fruit, roasted meat and smoky oak. Flavors of blackberry, sour cherries, beef jerky and vanilla. Quite “grapey.” Very short, but peppery finish, light bodied with little complexity. Drinkable basic red wine. The “Zero Sugar” marketing ploy is interesting. Thanks for the taste, Chris B! — 7 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Light golden color. Aromas of orchard fruit, white flowers and straw. Flavors of green apple, unripe peach, dried apricots, almonds and pears. Touch of citrus and mineral undertones on the long (slightly bitter) finish. Medium body and plus acidity. Bone dry. Excellent QPR. — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.7

Light garnet/ruby color. Aromas of red fruit, leather, wet soil and dried spices. Flavors of red cherry/raspberry/strawberry fruit, baker’s chocolate, tobacco, coffee and a bit of vanilla. Hint of orange zest on the medium spicy finish. Pretty fruit forward, but lacks acidity, complexity and depth. More than reasonable. Appreciate the taste, Chris B! — 7 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.5

Light ruby color with a slight dark core. Aromas of red fruit, citrus zest and dried red flowers. Flavors of strawberry, mulberry, dried mushrooms and minerals. Very earthy medium finish. Light body and acidity. Not much tannin or complexity. Thanks for the taste, Chris B! — 7 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Blend of Merlot (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). Dark ruby color with a brick colored meniscus. Aromas of graphite, ripe black fruit, violets and mint. Bold blackberry/black currant/black cherry fruit flavors with additional flavors of tobacco, iron, vanilla and sweet baking spices. Well integrated toasted oak on the long and luxurious (slightly bitter) finish. Soft tannins and well integrated acidity. Aged perfectly. — 9 days ago