Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petite Verdot. Dark ruby color with some purple highlights and a thin garnet rim. Aromas of black fruit, cocoa, cola and a very noticeable hint of mint. The full bodied palate features black berry/plum/cherry fruit, tobacco, dark chocolate, dried herbs, baking spices and black pepper. Long and lingering earthy finish features a touch of vanilla. Big structure, savory and well softened tannins. Aging nicely. Thanks for the bottle, John P. — 8 hours ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Light golden color. Aromas and flavors of pineapple, mango, guava and white flowers. Pleasant spicy note on the zesty/medium finish. Creamy texture and a consistent bead of bubbles. Fresh, bright and crisp. Not overly complex but easy to drink. — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Bright straw color. Aromas of unripe peach, apple, white flowers and light oak. Palate is more citrus (lemon/lime) focused with hints of green melon baking spices. Light touch of oak on the mineral driven medium-plus finish. Medium bodied with vibrant acidity. Well balanced. Cross between a Chablis and a Pouilly Fusse. Quite good. Thank you for including me in this tasting, Ron B! — 10 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Another excellent vintage of this Washington State Tempranillo! Deep ruby core with a garnet rim. Intense aromas of black raspberry, dried herbs, baking spices and graphite . Black raspberry/cherry fruit on the palate with notes of beef jerky, orange zest, baking spices and dried herbs. Long and earthy finish. Medium-plus body and quite fruit forward and savory. Nicely concentrated with fine grained tannins. This bottle was perfectly aged. — 2 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.5

Dark ruby color. Aromas of blue and black berry fruit with hints of purple flowers, leather and coffee. Blackberry and ripe plum on the palate along with flavors of cocoa, baking spices and a bit of menthol. Oak dominated medium finish. There was some kind of unpleasant chemical aftertaste which did detract from the enjoyment of this wine. — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Unique Piemonte Favorita clone of Vermentino. Bright straw color. Aromas of unripe pear, white flowers and burnt rubber. The palate notes pear, lemon, fresh herbs and a distinct mineral note on the long finish. Crisp and bright acidity. A bit of heft. Quite good. Thank you for the bottle, Ron B! — 12 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Blend of Pinot Noir (66%), Chardonnay (35%) and Meunier (3%) Medium gold color. Aromas and flavors of citrus, apple cider, ripe pear, white flowers and freshly baked bread. Touch of oxidation. Large amount of soft mousse and consistent bubbles. Fruit forward and well structured. So light, crisp and refreshing. Cheers to Baby Amelia!!! — 16 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Slovenian “Village-Style/Quality” Blaufrankish. Dark ruby color with some purple highlights. Aromas of dark berry fruit and dried herbs. Blackberry, black currant and black cherry fruit fills the mouth along with hints of mineral, dark plum and those dried herbs. Long, lingering and lively finish. Soft tannins, fresh tasting and well structured. Thank you for the taste, Ron B! — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.6

Yakima Valley (WA) fruit vinified in Pennsylvania. Light straw color. Aromas of pot pourri, wet slate and pear. Flavors of pear, lychee, lemon and honeysuckle. A bit of bitterness on the mineral laden finish. Light body and texture (a bit too light) with crisp acidity. Refreshing. — 5 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Blend of Petite Sirah (86%), Syrah (6%), Grenache (5%) and 3% Other Rhône varietals. Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of bramble berry fruit, violets, tobacco and earth. Cooked blackberry, blueberry, plum and black cherry fruit on the palate with additional flavors of vanilla, roasted herbs and baking spices. Silky tannins and a medium-plus finish. Nice depth and complexity. There is some intensity to this wine but it was not the powerhouse that I was expecting. Very pleasant and a solid value for a Napa red. — 9 days ago