Light garnet color with a ruby core. The nose is dominated by smoke and funky slate with hints of rose petals and red berries. The red berry fruit extends to the palate along with hints of plum, dried herbs and pepper spice. Long finish. Firm tannins and medium-plus acidity. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing, Kase. — 5 days ago
Dark ruby/black color. Aromas of dark berries and plums with additional hints of dried herbs. Black plum and blackberry flavors fill the mouth along with notes of cocoa, black tea and burnt caramel. Hint of tobacco on the very long finish. Medium bodied and reasonably balanced. Light on tannins and overall structure. Thanks for opening this bottle, Chris B! — 8 days ago
This is the Clos Henri “Stones” 20th Anniversary Sauvignon Blanc. Medium gold color. Vibrant aromas of pineapple, peach, lime and white flowers. Same fruits on the palate which is nicely complemented by a fresh herbal quality. Lovely creamy texture. Bright and clean but with toned down acidity. Beautiful expression of NZ Sauvignon Blanc. Thanks for sharing, Kase! — 5 days ago
Bright golden color. Aromas of lemon, orange blossom and peaches. Apricot, ripe melon and peach dominate the juicy palate with hints of fresh herbs and minerals. Crisp acidity and quite lively. Not a typical NZ SB. Thank You for sharing, Kase. — 5 days ago
Light golden color with green highlights. Fruit forward aromas of green apple, lemon/line and wet stones. Green apple, citrus and tropical fruit on the palate. Nice hints of saline and minerals on the finish. Vibrant acidity and totally refreshing. Crushable. Another solid vintage. Thanks Kase! — 5 days ago
Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir. Light red color. Aromas of sour red fruit (cranberry and pomegranate), crushed wet stones and a dusty herbal note. The palate also features cranberries and pomegranate along with some unripe plum, those dusty herbs, black tea and a bit of pepper spice. Hint of saline on the medium-long finish. Medium bodied, complex and robust. Improves with aeration. — 8 days ago
Medium golden color. Expressive aromas of lime, lemon and flint. The complex palate features grapefruit, almond and roasted coconut. Lovely mineral note on the finish. Nice creamy texture. Quite concentrated, plush and beautifully balanced. Outstanding! Appreciate you sharing this wine, Kase! — 5 days ago
Bright light golden color. Fragrant aromas of baked apple and pear along with notes of white flowers and wet stones. The palate is full of apple, pineapple and orange flavors. Hint of baking spices on the very long and chalky finish. Quite full bodied, intense and powerful. Rich and concentrated mouthfeel. Thanks Kase! — 5 days ago
Dark ruby color. Plush aromas of black cherry/blackberry/plum with a distinct presence of baking spices. The palate is loaded with both red and black fruit, graphite, tobacco and dark chocolate. Hint of those sweet baking spices on the very smooth and lengthy finish. Full bodied but with very soft tannins. Medium-minus acidity and nice texture. Excellent QPR. Thanks for securing this bottle for me, Petey! — 8 days ago
Ray Vanderhoff
Grown in the shadows of Lake Garda. Pale opaque ruby color with a garnet rim. Aromas of red cherries, red and purple flowers and a bit of barnyard funk. Bright cherry and balsamic vinegar on the palate with notes of spices and minerals. Medium finish and quite light bodied. Very fine tannins, low acid and quite fresh tasting. — 3 days ago