Deep red with a hint of brick on the edge. Not a huge nose. Just a light smell of wood and incense. Flavors are zingy and tart. Some cherry. Hint of green herbs. Mint. This is a more acidic and bright wine than the Crianza. Not as juicy and more ‘serious’. Complex. — 10 days ago
Kinda boring label, but has the requisite building on it. Nice ruby color. Aged a bit for a “Joven”. Smells like berries. And rocks. Flavors are fleshy and juicy. Nice balance. Hints of cherry sauce. Bit of cooked quince. This is a nice Spanish temp. — 10 days ago
This is a lively and lovely red blend with Euro vibes and a really elegant label to match the elegant wine in the bottle. — 2 days ago
The oldest one in the vertical tasting from 2014 to 2020. Hint of elderberry syrup and freshly stained wood on the nose. Flavors are complex and dramatic. Some oak in the mix, but plenty of lovely fruit. Dried black cherries in the redwood forest vibes. Also kind of inky. Like an ink well. From the olden days. Little bit of fine brandy as well. This is the most dramatic and intense of these. And the best. ‘GRAN!’. — 10 days ago
Dark color. Smells alright. Black cherry and woody. F Li abuts are heady and full, full bodied. Dense. Hi hybrid mint. Plenty of oak. — 11 days ago
This is Speedy Creek Zinfandel. Dark color. Smells like jams and musk. Flavors are elegant and fun. Some fruit, but reserved and dry on the finish. This is a nice Sonoma Zin. — 9 days ago
This is Val Conde Crianza Tempranillo. Nice dark color of blood. Smells like fresh water in a stream and warm strawberries in the summer sun. Flavors are dense and woody. Hints of cedar. Lots of lovely berry. Smolders on the palate. Pretty classic Spanish Tempranillo Crianza. American oak effects shine through. — 10 days ago
Smells like gooseberries and perfumes. Flavors are pretty ripe and fruit forward. Reminds me of scuppernongs and cream brûlée. Little lemon peel. Boring and very CA styled even without the oak. I don’t care for CA style Chard. — 11 days ago
Tree Kilpatrick
A lovely red blend. Aroma of ripe fruits. Dark or black grapes. Floral with violets. Full flavors and a long finish. Hint of flint. Chewy. Nice red from WA no surprise. — 4 hours ago