Castello di Albola
Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2017
Pleasant, a little Chianti bite. — 14 days ago
Donum
Estate Grown Carneros Pinot Noir 2011
Very nice wine. Took an hour to open up.
Raspberries and mellow tannin’s. Probably slightly past of its peak? — 19 days ago
Estancia
Meritage Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994
Definitely over the hill. No smell when I opened the wine. Somewhat improved during the meal, — a month ago
Apothic
Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2021
Opened, tasted-too sweet. Put aside in fridge for two days. It tasted as lightly better. Fruit, sweetness. — 10 days ago
Vincent Girardin
Clos des Loyères Vieilles Vignes Maranges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2003
Outstanding promier cru. Cherries,raspberries and mild tannins. — 17 days ago
Château de Saint-Cosme
Côtes du Rhône White Rhone Blend 2023
Taste of spicy Syrah, some flatness. Opened up after a half hour. Was good with a leg of lamb, — 25 days ago
Penley Estate
Phoenix Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Somewhat jammy, some tannins. Went well with Australian lamb chops from Costco — 12 days ago
Tablas Creek Vineyard
The Overachiever Grenache Blanc 2020
Pleasant, some bubbles, pineapple. — 16 days ago
Groth Vineyards & Winery
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Needed to open out. Mellow tannins, some cherries. Good, but not impressive — 21 days ago
Sam Friedland
Very nice, blackberries, restrained tannins — 6 days ago