Conn Creek
Anthology Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Structure held up and softened tannins just enough. Caught an unusually strong smell of sweet tobacco and licorice on the nose that made it stand out. — 9 years ago
Tenuta Monteti
Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2008
Smooth cherries going in, tannins grip going down in best way. Could still use a couple of years. — 8 years ago
Fess Parker
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2010
Crimson red to brick red. Shows its age a bit.
Strawberry and some earthy funk (mushroom?) on the nose.
Tastes more of cranberry and hints of clove. Smooth and fruity balanced by good acidity. — 9 years ago
Stags' Leap Winery
The Leap Estate Grown Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012
Nice dark cherry flavors and balanced throughout. Couldn't fully appreciate as it was an unexpected surprise at a neighborhood play date. — 8 years ago
Marchesi Antinori
Pèppoli Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2010
Subtle nose with some plum and leather going on and nice hints of raspberries. Acidity and structure from tannins rule the day but some nice fruit on the finish.
Had some nice pizza with it and really complemented each other. Went from feeling OK to really enjoying. As is typical for many Italian wines, made to drink with food. — 9 years ago
Tyler Richards
Cherry twizzlers with a little spice. This wine is easy drinking and great with food. A little less acidity than I am used to in Barbera — 8 years ago