Tom Barras

9.1

2018 vintage at home for Cocktail Hour. A gorgeous 2018 Volnay in all respects, displaying an excellent dark Bing cherry leggy appearance, that is replicated by an abundance of aromatic red/blue fruits; beautifully balanced and solidly structured with a medium/full body, dusty tannins and medium+ acidity at the long lasting, juicy finish. — 2 days ago

Tom Barras

9.1

Excellent 2023 vintage; fermented and aged in stainless steel; well balanced with good acidity and ample fruit; pure and precise SB character; fruity, floral, with long finish. — 2 months ago

Tom Barras

8.9

The 2022 Thivin Brouilly (Reverdon) delivers a savory mouthful of eye catching, ruby/purple Gamay. Though aromatically reticent (I did not decant or aerate), it is balanced and medium bodied with ample fruit, juicy acidity and soft, drying tannins at the finish. — 5 months ago

Tom Barras

9.0

2018…. It is deep, dark and dense, medium/full, solidly structured and well balanced with loads of purple and black fruits on the nose and palate. Acidity is medium, and the tannins are softly in support of the smooth and savory at the long finish. — 9 days ago

Tom Barras

9.2

2021 with Lamb stew. Medium/full, balanced with excellent fruit and acidity, earthy, highly aromatic and flavorsome, good finish. Gorgeous Mencia from Raul Perez. — 18 days ago

Tom Barras

9.2

The oak free Aerides is balanced, well structured, light>medium bodied, with aromatic and flavorsome notes of citrus, stone fruits, herbs and gobs of minerality.

Overall, it is savory and satisfying with a long, textured finish, likely driven by its spontaneous fermentation and three to six months sur lie aging. A nifty, under the radar discovery. — 3 months ago

Tom Barras

8.9

Medium bodied, firmly structured and rather energetic, it sports a reserved and savory profile of aromatic wild herbs and spicy underbrush fruit.

As it warmed up in the stemware, it began to better display a balanced structure with vibrant acidity and fine grained tannins. The finish is juicy and long. — 15 days ago

Tom Barras

8.8

Excellent 2021 Vintage. Fruit forward, well balanced with crisp acidity, light grippy tannins, and long finish. Delicious overall. — a month ago

Tom Barras

9.3

Elegant and savory2020, this Old World styled Merlot has ample fruit, juicy acidity and soft, refined tannins at the finish. A delicious user friendly Merlot. — 3 months ago

Tom Barras

9.1

Much as they claim on the Back label, the 2021 is an elegant (Burgundian) styled Pinot Noir. Attractive red berry appearance, backed up with confirming aromas and flavors. Medium bodied, structured, and balanced with good fruit, crisp acidity and light, mouth coating tannins at the finish. Overall, an excellent Value. — 5 months ago