Timothy Eustis 
Domaine Raymond Usseglio & Fils
La Part des Anges Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
2023. 15% super full gas. Brambles a good descriptor. Tight acidity with a solid body of sweet dark fruit from the Mourvèdre. Bit cloying and not elegant but super pure fruit. And great. — a month ago
Alain Hudelot-Noellat
Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir
2023. Dark red raspberry. Pepper and a touch of baking spices. Super powerful. This is not a delicate pinot. There are wines that are a privilege to drink. This is that. — 2 months ago
Andreas Laible
Durbacher Plauelrain Trocken Scheurebe 2023
Grapefruit is good. But with some honeydew melon in there. Lovely. Long finish. 2023 — 12 days ago
Domaine Bernard Gripa
Saint-Joseph Syrah 2022
Well now. This is a treat. Pure and elegant. Solid backbone of Syrah fruit with a meatiness one expects from the No. Rhone. Really really good. Long finish. 2022 — a month ago
Rust en Vrede
Estate Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021
The Syrah is prevalent. In a good way. Adds a purpley element that is charming. Soft tannins. Long finish — 15 days ago
Nino Negri
Sfursat Valtellina Nebbiolo 2019
Bright acidity. Replay few tannins. Way more an Irish. Tart cherry. 2019. An herbaceousness that is v compelling. Lovely. — a month ago
Domaine Laurent & Karen Boussey
Volnay Pinot Noir 2022
Really pretty red fruit. Nice acidity. Quite lacked tannins, ripe or otherwise. Polished and v drinkable. Maybe not long aging potential but fine by me. — a month ago
Daou Vineyards
Paso Robles Chardonnay 2024
2024. Flabby this is not. Not my usual drink but in 375 I wanted to try it. Pleasant. More acidity than expected. Usual Cal flavors but quite well made. Enjoyable. — 2 months ago
Timothy Eustis
Wine Director, Red Lion Inn
Fresh and bright. Full gas tannins. But these lighten up after 30 min in decanter. Tight but expressive nose. It gives Pinot but special. I’d buy more — 5 days ago