Monte Xanic

Valle de Guadalupe Chenin Colombard 2020

8.9

My first foray into Mexican wine - it was more sauv like than I expected Ted, round mouth feel, simple finish, soft fruit — 10 days ago

Mariatinto

Vino Tinto Tempranillo Blend 2019

Randall Brater

9.1

Really well balanced red blend from Baja California. Ripe fruit balanced well with acidity. Improved with time, so could use a solid decant. Great with pizza. — a month ago

Tom, Daniel and 4 others liked this

Torres Alegre

Cru Garage Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Ericsson

9.1

How a couple of these bottles landed in my cellar is a story best saved for another day. Needless to say, this is sixteen year old Sauv Blanc from Baja California by a renowned producer in the region.

The wine has a medium to deep yellow tone with floral and mature pineapple scents. The pallet is two dimensional: starts round with white tea flavors then turns to waxy buttery and vanilla flavors.
Light, low alcohol; the finish is slightly acidic and citrus but substancial.

Turned into an interesting wine where I wasn’t expecting much to be honest. My brain is baffled as parts of the wine taste a lot like a young heavily oaked Cali Chard. Must pair the remaining bottle; thinking a creamy and slightly spicy chile poblano soup. Hopefully that’ll clear up my baffling… — 2 months ago

Daniel P., Severn and 12 others liked this

Guanamé

Syrah 2013

Randall Brater

8.9

Light fruit and acidic. On its own, had a nice funk to it. But with Mexican food the combo of the wine made the food flavors pop. Very enjoyable. — a month ago

Tom, Sean and 4 others liked this