Nick Brandon

8.7

Dark, brooding ruby color.
There is an immediate savory wash over the tongue with a long, punctual finish. — 7 days ago

Nick Brandon

9.0

Color shows almost entirely transparent, as though it is tinged with a single marigold petal.

Rich apples and salty, ripe pear are prominent olfactory notes.
Immediate peppery grip on the tongue, guiding to bright lemon as it coats the palate. Saltiness permeates and grounds it. Medium high acidity, medium finish. — 22 days ago

Nick Brandon

9.4

Nearly opaque crimson color.
Rich bouquet with tannins present.
Immediately spiced on the palate with an earthy, cocoa, herbaceous, candied, fertilized quality.
Lots of gentle chocolate rounded out by dark, fresh fruit. — 5 months ago

Nick Brandon

8.8

Dark red color with a soft pink rim.

Blackcurrant, cherry, soft woods. Nice easy drinking, short to medium finish. Not much acidity, just jammy fruits. — 15 days ago

Nick Brandon

9.7

One of my first pais.
Translucent garnet.

Medium full body with rich cherry flavor. Chewy and dry. However, the fruit notes provide an air of sweetness. — a month ago

Nick Brandon

9.5

Pale yellow-green with little pigmentation.
A familiar perfume invites a palate that is incomparable. Maybe saffron?
Immediate fresh green nightshade like bell peppers and even the umami of tomato wash the tongue. — a month ago

Nick Brandon

9.0

Translucent ruby with an orange rim.
Dark, sour, fresh berries on the nose.
Medium-light bodied with a medium finish. — 6 months ago

Nick Brandon

9.1

Powerful grapefruit on the nose and palate.
An accompanying ripe peach+stonefruit finish with bright acidity. Chewy and semi-sweet. — 19 days ago

Nick Brandon

8.7

Deep dark ruby with a sunset blush rim.
A sort of sweet maple on the nose.
Black cherry chocolate, root beer, sassafras, coalesce into an earthy, medium-long finish. Herbaceous, mineral tannins provide background structure. — a month ago

Nick Brandon

7.9

Cranberry color with a tawny rim.
Faint cherries and cream on the nose.
Across the palate there are hints of fruit and darker, leathery notes. Dark and inky tasting.
Paired with a cold cut Italian sandwich. — a month ago