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. — 16 days ago

Tom Barras

9.3

Savory, fruit and texture driven blend of Etna’s Carricante plus three other local grapes. It displays a clear and bright, light straw yellow appearance backed up by attractive high toned aromatics of citrus and white stone fruits.

On the palate, it is oak-free, medium bodied and nicely balanced with an ample supply of juicy acidity and perfumed fruit that gives the Bianco a long, satisfying finish. Overall, this is an elegant and flavorsome sip-and-savor wine that should appeal to just about anyone.
— 4 months ago

Tom Barras

9.0

The user friendly 2019 vintage is softly textured; Fruity, aromatic, balanced, flavorful, with light, tannic finish. Definitely a nod towards Bordeaux Right Bank. Drink now, slightly chilled. — 4 months 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. — 16 days 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. — 3 months ago

Tom Barras

8.9

Unique Sauvignon Blanc AOC right in the middle of Burgundy. Light straw color, fruity citrus and grassy aromatics and flavors. Oak free, Balanced, Light>medium bodied with medium acidity. Textured skin contact mouth feel at the long finish. — 4 months ago

Tom Barras

9.0

Elegant 2022 - attractive straw yellow appearance; light citrus and stone fruit aromatics and flavors; medium bodied; crisp, mouth coating finish. — 5 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. — 3 months ago

Tom Barras

8.8

There is a surprising amount of vitality in the 2018 Campion Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands.

It displays a medium ruby/red appearance, and is backed up by attractive, hi toned, floral/red berry, aromatics and flavors.

It is softly structured, but well balanced with ample fruit, crisp acidity and light, dusty tannins at the finish.

It should be a perfect partner for tonight’s planned mushroom-flecked risotto. Best when slightly chilled, to reveal everything it has to offer.
— 4 months ago

Tom Barras

9.5

High toned but restrained floral and lemon/grapefruit aromas and flavors. Medium bodied, balanced. Dry, juicy; light, skin-contact, mouth coating finish. Overall, rather Classy and Elegant — 4 months ago