Well-made single varietal cabernet grown near Monte Bello. Smooth blackberry and graphite. Round and medium weight mouthfeel. Less complexity given the single varietal but made with finesse. — 2 months ago
Bright and refreshing rose - California by way of Portuguese grapes. Red berries (currant, raspberry) and short-ish but clean finish. Great deal at $15/bottle. Nice with manchego and duck prosciutto. — a day ago
Dark and spicy — 15 days ago
Cool climate Syrah with only 12% alcohol. Light body, high tannin and lean. Black pepper notes in the finish. More elegance and less power than typical for the grape. — 2 months ago
Another classic Syrah on west coast better on day three. Violets, sticks, mint, olive, almonds?, blueberries. I get a strawberry mint on a savory grilled meat dish kind of flavor but zero smoke or burnt flavor. Outstanding! — 25 days ago
Beautiful expression of the local Sonoma Coast terroir (loam and schist soils) though made in an Old World style (foot stomping?). Fruit-forward cranberry, grape notes, light acidity and gentle tannins. — 2 months ago
Brian Hearty
2021. Drove to Omaha to attend an Arnot-Roberts wine class and tasting, and got there early to enjoy some delicious oysters with a bottle of fantastic Chardonnay that wasn’t on the tasting list. Unfortunately, Nathan Roberts flights were delayed and the class was cancelled, but we’re going home with a bunch of tasty wines instead! — 3 days ago