Windy Oaks Estate
Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay 2016
not a bad chardonnay. at 13.5% it tastes higher. slightly acidic on the finish and cotton candy permeate. Not too oaky — 7 months ago
Darioush
Signature Napa Valley Malbec 2015
Dusty, earthy, leather notes in the nose, inky purple and silky smooth with just a hint a acid given its age. Fabulous pairing with ribs. Can’t wait to hold on to more on the shelf. 14.8% — 10 months ago
Hall Wines
Exzellenz Sacrashe Vineyard Red Wine 2012
Surprised buy how much acidity was still holding on to this bottle. Bright cherry and not as lush as was expecting from Hall. — 9 months ago
The Steven Kent Winery
Lola Ghielmetti Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2017
Perfect wine for a warm day. Kiwi and guava notes with a honeyed drizzle in there as well to round things out. Nice acidity to balance it out. 12.9% — a year ago
Talbott
Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016
fantastic showing, dusty earthy notes with touches of smoked bramble. balanced acid shines through as you drink, honey and cherry cola on the finish with notes of nutmeg spices. Nice California style PN from Santa Lucia Highlands — 7 months ago
Darioush
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Fantastic Cab, sage, mint, cherry and cranberry. Slightly acidic given its young age. Decanted for about an hour, will definitely shelf for 5 years if I get more. — 10 months ago
MacRostie Winery & Vineyards
Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir 2016
Beautifully balanced between some heat and acid on the finish. Dusty earth notes on the nose while flavors on cinnamon, eucalyptus, and cranberry abound on the finish. Let’s not forget the strawberry bramble that shines on this Sonoma County Pinot. Great wine at 13.5% — 2 years ago
Steve Sánchez
A powerhouse at 15%. Sage mine and spices with a right amount of acid on the finish. Fantastic red, give it some time to decant, drinking a little early June 2020. — 2 months ago