Randy Fuller

9.3

The wine’s color is medium dark. The nose is bright and fruity, full of ripe red raspberry, cassis and red vines. On the palate that fruit really shines, with no coloring from oak treatment. The tannins are quite firm and the acidity provides a fresh blast. A pairing with steak is okay, but this wine might be better suited to salmon, marinara or an earthy bean dish. — 3 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.0

This Washington Cab sits medium dark in the glass and has a fairly closed nose at first. It opens up to black fruit and savory oak - not sweet - after some time. The mouthfeel seems rather thin to me, with gentle tannins. Overall, it comes on more like a Pinot Noir than a Cabernet, but there is enough blackberry and plum to convince me that it’s real. Unexpected, but not completely out in left field. — 5 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine has a beautiful, yellow-gold hue. The nose is clean and fresh smelling, with floral notes joined by citrus, mineral and a hint of pineapple. The palate brings a crisp assortment of flavors - lemon, peach, pear - in a mineral-laden scene which is graced with a fresh acidity. — 3 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

This Riesling is yellow-green in the glass and offers a very attractive nose dominated by citrus and minerals. The palate keeps it going, with the flavor of Meyer lemon dancing along with minerals and a bit of peach. Acidity is good and fresh, but it won’t take taste buds off of your tongue. The winery recommends this one as a pairing with salmon, but anything from the sea will do. — 5 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

This fizzy sangria is loads of fun. Tangy and sweet, with lovely citrus notes on the nose, this wine has beautiful red fruit flavors along with the citrus and a lip-smacking acidity. Chill a bottle or two for your next cookout. — 4 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

This Pinot has a medium ruby tint and carries aromas of raspberry, minerals, cola, black tea, clove and a touch of cinnamon. The palate is equally complex, with fruit that wavers between sweet and tart, a savory earthiness and an acidity that refreshes. The tannins were forceful at first, but they calmed themselves after a bit of air. It may be a tad too rowdy to be called elegant, but it is a close call - and a tasty one. — 5 years ago

Randy Fuller

9.1

Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is medium dark in the glass and smells like dark fruit, somewhat jammy and somewhat oaky, but not in a bad way. The vanilla and clove notes have a trace of smoke and sage peeking through. The palate shows black and blue berries mainly, with a minty herbal edge on the side. The tannins are firm and the finish is medium long. I'll pair this with something off the grill, although I may want to try a chill on it if I have it outside. — 5 years ago