Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

High elevation Italian Schiava. Bright garnet/ruby color. Aromas of sour red fruit, freshly turned soil and roasted nuts. Flavors of sour cherry/raspberry, cranberry and pomegranate with additional notes of tobacco and minerals. Slight hint of oak on the medium length finish. Ripping acidity and light on tannins. 12.5% Alcohol. Light bodied but rather intense, juicy and persistent. Very “Pinot Noir-like.” Can handle a chill. — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Medium garnet color with a slight orange rim. Aromas of black cherry, dried rose petals, charred oak and leather. Tart Black cherry and blueberry fruit on the palate with notes of sweet spices, vanilla and dried figs. Beautiful long and earthy-mineral driven finish. Medium-minus body and soft, well integrated tannins. Well balanced with just enough grip. Perfectly aged and excellent quality. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Deep ruby color. Aromas of ripe red and black fruit, violets and dried herbs. Red and black plums on the palate along with hints of ripe cherries, sweet spices, balsamic vinegar and those dried herbs. Long and earthy finish with refined and dusty tannins. Well balanced acidity and alcohol. Complex yet quite elegant and bright. — 9 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Dark purple/black color. Aromas of dark berries, sweet baking spices and orange zest. Blackberry, blueberry and huckleberry fruit on the palate with notes of dark chocolate, coffee and cranberry. Hint of something artificial on the long finish. Silky tannins, but very high in alcohol (15.5%). Highly concentrated and intense. Might need a bit more bottle age. Thanks for opening, Keith S! — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Dark ruby color. Aromas of dark berry fruit, leather, sweet spices and roasted nuts. Cooked Black berry/raspberry/cherry fruit on the palate with notes of dark chocolate, plums and sweet and savory spices. Hint of vanilla on the long and silky finish. Smooth tannins but a bit light on acidity. Pleasant and well crafted. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Dark garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of sour cherries, cranberries and wood. Flavors of dark raspberries, black cherries, wild strawberries, fresh herbs, eucalyptus, sweet spices and graphite. Heavy note of spicy oak on the long finish. Quite ripe, rich and bold. Acidity is very bright. A bit chunky and lacking elegance. Thanks for opening, Keith S! — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.7

Interesting light orange color. Faint aromas and flavors of green melon, unripe peach, white flowers, nectarines, sour pears and cantaloupe. Good length and plentiful acidity. Medium-plus body and quiet textural. Very savory and extremely neutral. — 10 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Blend of Corvinone, Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Dark ruby color with a garnet rim. Aromas of cherries, cocoa powder, leather, forest floor and dried rose petals. Interesting flavors of dried red and black cherry fruit, cola, bacon fat and tobacco. A bit of a smoky note on the medium-plus/very smooth finish. Syrupy, complex and rich. Well layered and fairly well balanced. Silky tannins. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Dark ruby/black color. Aromas of dried cherries, toasted spices, dried violets, oak and wet soil. Ripe black cherry/currant/plum fruit on the palate with notes of sweet and savory herbs and spices, red licorice, dark chocolate and roasted meat. Nice long, lingering and smoky finish. Bold, rich and textually complex. Slightly chewy tannins but extremely well balanced. Thanks for opening this winner, Keith S! — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Pale golden color. Aromas of citrus and stone fruits and white flowers. Flavors of orange, ripe lemon, tropical fruit, pears, unripe peach, almonds and fresh herbs. Delicate hint of honey and minerals on the long and crisp finish. Lovely richness and elegance. Well balanced and harmonious. Thanks so much for sharing this one, Keith S! — 6 days ago