Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Medium ruby color with garnet highlights and a slight orange rim. Aromas of dried red berries, earth, smoke, leather and sweet spice. Flavors of dried cherries and currants, black olives, black licorice, tobacco and woody herbs. Long and lingering finish. Well integrated smooth tannins and bright refreshing acidity. Quite savory, earthy and well concentrated. Beautifully aged. Thank you so much for sharing, Ron B! — a day ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.6

Merlot dominate Bordeaux red blend. Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of cooked red and black fruit, light oak and wet soil. Flavors of strawberry and blackberry jam, vanilla and ripe plums. Medium-plus finish and body. Soft texture. Chewy tannins. Pretty simple and basic. Thanks for sharing, Ron B. — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (40%). Aromas of ripe black and blue berries, earth, graphite and leather. Flavors of cassis, bramble berries, tobacco, sweet spices and woody herbs. Medium-plus length finish and well balanced acidity and a soft texture. A very light touch of oak. Well integrated tannins. Fresh, rich and silky. Thanks for bringing this bottle, Kase. — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Light to medium ruby color with a few dark highlights. Aromas of red and black fruit, graphite, earth and wood. Flavors of red and black berry/cherry/currant fruit, sweet spices, black licorice and mushrooms. Long mineral driven spicy finish. Medium weight and vibrant. Chalky tannins and refreshing acidity. Well structured and balanced. Nice choice, Matt A. — 10 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Dark ruby color with garnet highlights. Aromas of red and black berries, red and purple flowers and concentrated minerals. Flavors of red and black cherries and plums, balsamic vinegar, black tea and fresh herbs. Long, lingering mineral rich finish. Medium bodied and slightly firm tannins. Well balanced acidity and nicely concentrated. Best with food. Thanks for pouring, Ron B! — a day ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

100% Vermentino. Light golden color with some green highlights. Aromas of tropical and stone fruit, honey and white flowers. Flavors of ripe mango, nectarine, peach and pineapple fruit along with hints of honey and wild herbs. Medium length finish and body. Vibrant acidity. Lean, crisp and fresh. Quite ripe and fruit forward. Bit of alcohol (13%) heat. — 2 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

This vintage is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Bright pale gold color. Aromas of citrus, tropical and green orchard fruit, white flowers and fresh herbs. Flavors of mango, grapefruit, gooseberry, lemon and nectarine fruit along with spent yeast (lees aging?) and those fresh leafy herbs. Lovely mineral note on the long and refreshing finish. Medium-plus body and a soft creamy (oak aging) texture. Crisp acidity and a high level of tension. Quite ripe and fruit forward but very well balanced. Reminiscent of a New Zealand Sauvy B in some ways. Thanks for sharing this interesting wine, Kase. — 7 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.5

Primarily Sangiovese (75%) with the balance equal parts of Cabernet Sauvignon (12.5%) and Canaiolo (12.5%). Light ruby/garnet color. Aromas of red and black fruit, violets and light oak. Flavors of red cherry, blackberry and raspberry fruit with additional notes of cocoa powder, vanilla and black pepper spice. Clean but very short finish. Medium-minus (thin) body and a watery texture. Smooth tannins and lively acidity but overall, this wine was out of balance and a bit underwhelming. Appreciate the taste, Ron B! — a day ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of concentrated black fruit, violets, hibiscus and sweet spices. Flavors of black cherry/raspberry/plum jam, black licorice, milk chocolate, cinnamon and allspice. Just a bit of vanilla on the medium length finish. Extremely fine tannins and well integrated oak. Rich and concentrated with a slightly chalky texture. Better with aeration. Thank you for sharing, Keith S. — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light golden color. Intense aromas of lemon, jasmine, green orchard fruit, petrol and a bit of spent yeast. Flavors of lemon/lime, peach, nectarine and tropical fruit with additional flavors of wet stones and crustacean shells. Long, clean and bright mineral laden finish. Slightly creamy (lees aging?) texture. 12.5% alcohol. Quite complex and well crafted. — 9 days ago