Marques De Carano

Ferrari-Carano

Sonoma County Chardonnay 2020

Easily one of my favorite Chardonnays. It starts strong with an apple tartness and fruity acidity that fades to mellow oaky undertones with a butterscotch creamy finish. Not overdoing the oak or butter. It's the full Chardonnay experience in waves. Every sip is like trying 3 different wines back to back and I love to savor it. — 8 months ago

António Marques da Cruz e Tiago Teles

Pop COZs Vidal

Had this wine at Penny’s Wine Shop in Richmond, VA 9/3/2025 with Lisa. — 10 months ago

Ferrari-Carano

Prevail West Face Alexander Valley Cabernet-Syrah Blend 2021

Nice combination. Syrah adds some body and smooths the palette. — a year ago

Marqués de Riscal

Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rueda Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Bold for a Sauv Blanc. Notes of succulent pear and tropical fruit. Well-balanced acidity. — 3 years ago

Ferrari-Carano

Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Dark cherry up front with some sweetness with a smooth finish of black licorice and wet stone. — 7 months ago

Ferrari-Carano

Tré Terre Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2019

3019 vintage, smooth, buttery and delicious. Notes of vanilla, butterscotch and oak. Would definitely buy again!
— 8 months ago

Marques de Legarda

Abalos Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1920

140 bottles of this treasure were found in the winery's cellar around 2011 before it was reconditioned, sealed with fresh corks, and released into the world a few years later. A portion of these made their way to the Portland market in 2017 thanks to a fantastic local distributor, Casa Bruno.

Popped and poured - pristine cork beneath the wax and beautiful color, not at all brown or tawny, more brickish, slightly orange towards the rim. First sniff- clearly this is a sound, complete wine that is without a doubt very much alive. Aromatically reminiscent of old Bordeaux with ample leather, earth, cigar box and tobacco, sandalwood veering towards old wooden cabinet (if that makes sense), clove and nutmeg and cola, fruit is still present- strawberry/pomegranate, orange, very herbal and floral with dried rose petals/potpurri, vibrant acidity and an impressively long, haunting finish. Incredibly elegant, silky texture, crystalline purity, finished very Burgundian. Really, a perfect hybrid of aged Bordeaux and Burgundy. As a friend put it, "somehow both aged and ageless." No question the best 50+ year old bottle I've been fortunate to try. Certainly a once in a lifetime opportunity, though I hope to track down another bottle someday. You'd never guess this was 105 years old.

— 8 months ago

Bryan PreussTerry Cook
with Bryan and Terry

Ferrari-Carano

Sonoma County Dry Sangiovese Rosé 2019

A lovely rose style wine that isn’t overly sweet nor dry. Perfectly paired with pork. — a year ago

Ferrari-Carano

Prevail Back Forty Rock Rise Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Medium tannins, full bodied, balanced Cabernet .Nutty , earthy paired with a prime rib.
— 4 years ago

Ferrari-Carano

Sonoma County Merlot 2022

Cherry, plum, raspberry, with some smokiness, earth, plenty of tannin and good structure. A good, classic Merlot. — 7 months ago

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Ferrari-Carano

Sonoma County Fumé Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2023

one of my first sauvignon blancs. good stuff, very light crisp and quite smooth — 8 months ago

Ferrari-Carano

Trésor Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

A nice Alexander Valley Bordeaux blend that pairs well with red meat. This 2022 is drinking nicely now and will only improve with more cellar time.
— 8 months ago

Ferrari-Carano

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Nice smooth finish without all the sweetness. A day of reflection. Trying to be thankful for all the little things. — a year ago

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Ferrari-Carano

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Deep ruby..fruit forward. nice entry,but Leaves a bit on the finish — 4 years ago

Marqués de Riscal

Gran Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2012

Barnyard funk on open. Soily. Wet leather. Needs time to expand. Time that I didn't afford it. Quite better than my last time with this. 2012 vintage offers more weight and heft. Very good.

92+ points
— 5 years ago

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