Colin Cahoon

8.9

Dark, brooding, and dry. Oak, cedar, papaya, dried dark fruit leather, cola, and menthol. Medium plus tannin, medium alcohol, and high acid. A good match for charred meats. — 11 hours ago

with Susan

Jay Kline

9.1

@Antonio Galloni hit the nail on the head with this one. There’s not a whole lot varietal characteristics (though there are some) but this is undeniably quite delicious, even at nearly 11 years old. Secondary characteristics are beginning to show themselves: leather, tilled earth and mushrooms entering the fore. Structure still propping everything up quite nicely. A lovely wine. — 12 days ago

Janette Johanna Välimäki

9.2

Paahteinen, kuiva, pehmeän mausteinen ja lämmin. Maussa keltaluumuisuutta, kermaisuutta, pähkinäisyyttä/paahteisuutta/tammisuutta, aprikoosia/melonia. Oikein pehmeä, toisaalta kepeä mutta toisaalta mukavan täyteläinen. Valkoviiniksi oikein lämmin, ja keltaluumuisuus etenkin tulee hyvin mukavasti esille. Maku ei ihan niin syvä, mutta oikein kiva ja sikäli kepeä, mutta lämmin ja kevyen mausteinen. Alkumaku kyllä vähän jää turhan laimeaksi, ja muutenkin kaipaisi lisää syvyyttä/vivahteikkuutta. Mutta omassa luokassaan mielenkiintoinen ja miellyttävä. Tuoksu jännä, vähän tulee jotenkin mieleen parsa.
Huom. Enemmän kylmänä nautittuna saa mukavaa raikkautta ja lisäulottuvuutta. — 13 days ago

Colin Cahoon

8.9

Raspberry, tart cherry, and new oak in the nose. Raspberry,
cherry, American oak, cranberry, cedar, anise, and cola with a hint of black pepper on the palate. Medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, and medium plus acid. A fruit forward, medium bodied cab. — 10 days ago

with Susan

Adriana Fabbro

8.9

It’s Pet Nat season and it seems like everyone in California is making one these days. This Zin & Sangio refresher from Madson (Santa Cruz Mountains) has quickly become a favorite of mine. Smells like geraniums. Mouthwatering acidity, ripe peach, watermelon rind, guava. The fruit and florals are just so pretty, vibrant and distinctive. Pairs perfectly with Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and light curry. — 12 days ago

Ed Reynolds

9.2

Had this before cioppino on Good Friday 2021 with Frank Marianne Grace Karen Elsa and Gus. — 20 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.7

This 2019 vintage of Bonny Doon’s long-running flagship wine is medium garnet in color and tint, but it smells much darker. Aromas of black cherry, licorice, tea and a bit of earth pave the way for a palate which is fruit-driven, yet minerally-blessed. Originally inspired by the Rhône Valley, Randall Grahm says the wine now seems to reflect Burgundy. The acidity is refreshing and the tannins are gentle. — 8 days ago

Aaron Rankin

9.1

Lovely wine for a cool spring evening. The young Syrah plays first chair in the beautiful nose. Nice licorice and structure, but not much else at this age. Lay this down for at least a few years. — 6 days ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.2

Beautiful ripe notes of peach, apricot, pineapple. Dry, but not excruciating so... some nice ripe fruit sweetness that works with food. Turkish kabobs and rice pilaf with chicken, lamb, beef, and chicken. Long, juicy finish. I find most rieslings too sweet, but this was really balanced and 13.5 ABV. — 12 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Medium purple color. Aromas of blackberry, mocha and cedar. Amazing black fruit flavors, coffee/dark chocolate and black tea finish. Fantastic! — 9 days ago