Sean Trapani 
Sektkellerei Szigeti
Brut Pinot Noir Rosé
Juicy tug of war between red raspberry and pink grapefruit followed by a crowd of boisterous sourdough toast points. Finishes firmly on clean slate. Excellent QPR — 3 years ago
Chateau Montelena
The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Nice balancing act of dark fruits, clove, and vanilla with plenty of life left — 3 years ago
Booker Vineyard
Fracture Paso Robles Syrah 2015
It flew well but landed poorly. Nice dark fruit without the funk. Dense, soft tannins. But watery on the finish. — 3 years ago
Coppo
Pomorosso Barbera d'Asti 2015
Tart black cherry, surprisingly dense,and almost raisiny, with a soft texture and big alcohol (15%). — 3 years ago
Chateau Montelena
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Cassis and asparagus stalk on the nose leads into a slightly thin attack of red raspberry, with a more complex mid palate of mineral and blueberry. — 3 years ago
Robert Mondavi Winery
Talomas Central Coast Chardonnay Viognier 2017
Pretty wine. Soft tannins. Tastes on type. But a bit thin — 3 years ago
Warre's
Grand Reserve Porto 1957
Currants, fig, marzipan swim in a lush bath of balanced ripeness. A small miracle in small drops. — 3 years ago
Gianpiero Marrone
Langhe Arneis
Pears in a bouquet of white wildflowers and a hint of beach sand. On palate, lush, lingering white peach and grape. — 3 years ago
Mount Veeder Winery
Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
A gift basket of black fruits, cinnamon, and a cocoa on the nose; simpler but supple on the palate with small, silky tannins. QPR is strong with this one. — 3 years ago
Sean Trapani
Founder/Educator Wine Fluent, Consultant ABC Fine Wines & Spirits
Cinnamon, red fruit, marzipan in a plum pudding. — 2 years ago