Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

This is second vintage to come exclusively from the Martinelli Charles Ranch, two miles in from the Pacific, aged for 12 months in 25% new oak. Pale lemon with aromas of ripe stone fruits with wafts of blossom and spice. On the palate rich ripe apple and pear with a touch of zesty citrus fruits, crisp, with big vanilla notes. Nice mouthfeel, vivid acidity, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla and citrus mineral character. Nice! Tried twice. — 2 hours ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Deep Ruby aromas of red/ fruits with pepper spice and oak notes. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry and plum, elegant, with notes of cinnamon spice & smoky oak on fine ripe tannins. Long finish, lively acidity, nice mouthfeel, ending with vanilla and earthy mineral tones, a joy to Sip!! — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Dark Ruby with dark berry fruit aromas and smoky notes, from old vines up to 70 years, aged for 20 months in oak. On the palate flavors of ripe plum and black fruits with cacao, spice, oak and mineral notes. Soft fine tannins, vivid acidity ending with oak, smoke and mineral spice on the long finish. A superb wine. — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.4

Pale lemon with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits, typical from NZ. On the palate simple flavors of peach, grapefruit, lemongrass and citrus zest with grassy notes. Medium finish ending with fruit and mineral citrus character. — 3 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Aged in 50% new French oak for 4 months, then in stainless, pale lemon with aromas of tropical and stone fruits with blossom notes. On the palate vibrant flavors of apple, pear and lemon with a zesty punch and a nice touch of vanilla. Savory, long finish ending with mineral and biscuit notes. Very nice. Tasting Sample! — 3 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

A joint venture of Jorge Ordonez, Bodegas Borsao and others, in conjunction with Chris Ringland. Dark Ruby with dark berry fruit aromas, from 40+ year old vines and aged for 16 months in oak. On the palate flavors of ripe plum and black fruits with cacao, spice and smoky notes. Soft tannins, vivid acidity ending with gentle oak spice on the long finish. Wines from Spain are superb and at great values, especially Bodegas Alto Moncayo wines. — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.2

From Loire Valley, pale lemon with aromas of citrus and herb notes, very typical SB. On the palate of this simple wine flavors of apple, grapefruit and blossom with big acidity throwing off the balance a bit. Medium finish, ending with citrus and mineral character. Tasting Sample. — 3 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

A 6 region blend, deep Ruby with aromas of dark red fruits, spice and dried herbal and floral notes. On the palate flavors of blueberry and blackberry with licorice and pepper oak. Fine grainy tannins, lively acidity, medium(+) finish ending with fruit, subtle oak and savory spice. Nice! — 3 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Deep Ruby with aromas of vivid fresh berry fruits, spice and herb notes, has a splash of Merlot in the Malbec. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with notes of oak and mild black pepper notes. Fine soft tannins, great balance with acidity, long finish ending with juicy fruits and mineral notes. — 5 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Last ‘17 in cellar. Pale lemon with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus & toasty vanilla scents. On the palate complex flavors of crisp apple, melon & lemon, well balanced with acidity on nice mouthfeel. Long finish ending with toasty mineral spice. Should continue to age well. A Great Chard. Good value! — 6 days ago