Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Fruit exclusively from the Martinelli Charles Ranch, two miles in from the Pacific, aged for 12 months in 25% new oak. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruits and blossom and spice. On the palate flavors of apple and pear with a touch of zesty lemon, crisp, with nitty vanilla notes. Nice mouthfeel, vivid acidity, medium+ finish ending with fruit, vanilla and citrus mineral character. Nice! — a month ago

Mary Madden

9.2

This wine offers tight lemon oil, apple and toffee notes now, and the promise of generosity and layered complexity with time in bottle. — 4 months ago

Brian R

9.7

Wow. A tight beam of pure fresh fruit in the form of grape jolly rancher followed by blue velvet tannins. — 4 years ago

Sean Sims

8.9

Well, New favor fruity on the front end semi dry on the fish. Nice dark purple color definitely buy again. — a month ago

Brandon Boesch

9.5

What great and well balanced whiskey. Everything you want from bourbon. Cherries galore, oak tannin, some dried herbs, hint of chocolate. Lovely — 3 months ago

Megan Kricsfeld

9.6

Well, hello, Little Book. So enjoyable to sip. — 3 years ago

with David

Jim McCusker

9.2

Excellent sour from the UP of Michigan! — 4 years ago

Kelsey Guenther

9.2

Very smooth wine, full berry flavor. Light wine with lots of flavor. Great nose. — a month ago

Adam Kincaid

9.4

Terrific. Such a gorgeous wine of complexity and profundity with each flavor profile complementing the other. Redolent in the extreme, heavy in fruit and spices: Ripe red berries, cherry, pomegranate, and candied strawberry. The palate has a freshness to it, while remaining wise and powerful. Cherry cola and cacao, raspberry and jasmine. There is a gentle tannic structure and medium acidity that finishes in a smooth and lasting vibrancy. — 3 months ago

with Jillian

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.5

Made by superstar winemaker, Randy Dunn, of Dunn Vineyards, the 2017 ‘Feather’ by Long Shadows is a masterful effort from this exciting warmer vintage in Washington. Once on the nose there is a lovely round core of toasty oak that wraps around the rich dark fruits, sagebrush and chocolate fudge aromatics that all meld in the glass. The palate is silky smooth, revealing a round and generous mouthfeel. The seamless effect created mid-palate is utterly fantastic. Black currants and blackberry cordial dance with shades of Black Forest Cake and espresso bean on this highly complex palate. This finishes long with dark fruits and a beam of minerality. While enticing to savor now, the 2017 ‘Feather’ will have a long life ahead of it. If enjoying in its youth, be sure to afford a two hour decant prior to enjoying. Drink 2021-2040- 95 — 4 years ago