Tobin Spratte

9.0

Still drinking through Italy. This week's stop: Ligurian coast. A bit funky, a bit racy, a bit fruity. Whille cold, aromas of wild fennel, herbs, pine forests, sea brine, and olive groves--basically everything you find in the DOC. As the wine warms, dried apricot and citrus begin to emerge. Definitely a fun geek wine. — 7 days ago

Tobin Spratte

9.2

Unique amber color veering toward orange. Aromas of black and white tea, dried orchard fruit, white cranberry, earth, musk, and dried flowers. Complex. Very interesting. Reminds me more of an aged Pinot Noir than a white wine. — a month ago

Tobin Spratte

8.8

Rivers Marie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

Sampling a glass while visiting Sonoma. Deep purple color giving way to fuschia on the edges.

Raspberries, cherries, orange peel, hints of vanilla and — 2 months ago

with Kelly

Tobin Spratte

9.1

Godello is described as a being like a cross of chardonnay, albarino, and riesling. Those grapes have little in common but they are all among my favs. But my first sniff of this wine confirms, yes, I see it. Aromas of citrus and flowers laced with petrol and vanilla. The finish has the immediately lightness of albarino but then grows heavy like a fine chardonnay. — 20 days ago

Tobin Spratte

9.5

Better than the 2022 vintage. Fragrant to the max with aromas of passion fruit, guava, dried mango, and white peach overlaying aromas of wet silica minerals, cardamom, lemongrass, and washed Parmesan rind. Very balanced acidity and body, long lovely finish. One of the better sauv blancs I've had. — 2 months ago

Tobin Spratte

9.2

Powerful for an American Riesling, showing lots of minerals and even a bit of petrol overlaying floral, lemon, and lime aromas. As dry as advertised. Not as heavy bodied as its overseas or Washington State counterparts, likely because of the cooler climate. — 3 months ago

Tobin Spratte

9.2

Resuming my journey through Italian wine with this lovely Moscato D'Asti. Bursting with orange peel and lemon bar aromas backed by notes of orchard blossoms, gardenia, and a hint of minerals. Delightful summer fun. — 21 days ago

Tobin Spratte

9.2

Black and red currants overlaying plums and cigar box with hints of violets, ginger, green olive, and cherry Danish. Lovely, soft finish. — a month ago

Tobin Spratte

9.1

Layers of currants, red fruit, and overlaying wet clay, herbs, and vanilla. Smooth finish Lovely South African. Needed time to breathe. — 2 months ago

Tobin Spratte

9.2

Outstanding QPR wine showcasing aromas of currants, blueberry compote, raspberry preserves, soy, graphite, and hints of green bell pepper and cracked peppercorns. — 3 months ago