Barboursville Vineyards
Reserve Virginia Cabernet Franc 2006
This wine has stood the test of time. Pleasant aromas and flavors of dried dark fruits with a hint of poblano pepper. (Not unappealing). A touch of dried flowers on the nose. Garnet color with a hint of brown around the rim. Smooth tannins and an excellent compliment to food. Thanks Ron! — 2 days ago
Eponymous
Napa Valley Syrah 2012
Very nicely restrained California Syrah. Cranberry, Tar, Vanilla and Tobacco aromas and flavors with a touch of mint. Some black pepper spice on the long minty finish. Interesting and reminiscent of some versions of an Australian Shiraz. — 10 days ago
Convento San Francisco
Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2005
Brambly blueberry and blackberry fruit compote with some cocoa on the finish. Low acidity and medium body. Juicy and food friendly. Holding up quite well. — 2 days ago
Odfjell
Armador Carménère 2008
Really interesting Chilean Red. This one had to improve with age! Dark fruits, poblano pepper with a touch of anise. Black pepper spice on the long finish. Great with beef! Thanks Ron! — 2 days ago
Duckhorn Vineyards
Napa Valley Merlot 2015
Plummy fruit with hints of baked herbs and Forrest Floor. Oaky notes. Alcohol really came through on the finish, which did make the wine a bit sharp. — 6 days ago
Baron de Ley
Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2008
Raspberry, cherry, cranberry and plum fruits. Hints of violets, Tomato, chocolate and Smokey vanilla on the finish. Very soft and fresh tasting. There is an elegance here. Thanks Ron! — 2 days ago
I Mori
Moresco Super Tuscan Blend 1998
This one seemed a bit past it’s prime. Faint cherry fruit. A bit dusty and flat. Still interesting to taste after 20 years. Thanks Ron! — 2 days ago
Lucien Crochet
Sancerre Pinot Rosé 2016
I think this one was corked. Funky smell and taste. Alcohol is prevalent. ☹️ — 5 days ago
Forge Cellars
Sawmill Creek Vineyard Riesling 2016
Being kind with the rating as I loved this Riesling when I tasted it at the winery a year or so ago. This is also an excellent producer who does make quality wine. Might now be starting to oxidize. Dark gold color. Aromas of honey and lemon zest. Hint of wet newspaper. Viscous texture with flavors of green apple and lemon. Sharpness on the finish. This wine had better days but it is still drinkable. — 12 days ago
Ray Vanderhoff
Big and plush Monastrell. Jammy Black Berry and Black current fruit. Hints of cola, toast and balsamic vinegar. Long finish and soft tannins. Thanks Ron! — 2 days ago