Keuka Lake Vineyards
20 Rows Dry Finger Lakes Riesling 2017
Has that distinctive reductive rubber note on the nose. Very green and mineral. Searingly dry with fairly high acid. — 10 months ago
Kuleto Estate
India Ink Napa County Red 2019
Not sure of the blend here, but almost certainly dominated by Cab. Has those hallmarks. Heavy use of oak. Has some sweet and spicy notes. Definitely on the heavier side. A lot of leather and cedar. Long vanilla finish. Very much a “steakhouse” red. Punches above its weight in terms of price. — a year ago
Domaine Alain Chavy
Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2022
Somewhat reductive. Medium acidity and a touch earthy with ripe pear. Acceptable dinner/table wine. — 3 months ago
Viña Real (CVNE)
Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2019
Quite nice. Bright and fresh. Strawberry and a hint of pepper. An easy drinker. — a year ago
Marchesi Antinori
Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2016
Here’s the thing: this is good wine. It’s dense, chewy, and structured. There’s a nice balance of red and black fruit, graphite, cedar, mushroom, soil, and just a touch of Brett funk. It’s fairly tannic, so probably best with food, but can still be enjoyed on its own. I would never be mad if I was offered this. I was lucky to take home an open bottle from a job tonight, but I think the price tag on this is ridiculous. — a year ago
Brett Vanderbrook
The nose is lemon curd, butterscotch, and fresh cut grass. Bright acidity up front with some buttery richness through the mid-palate and a hint of vanilla on the finish. All around a very well balanced wine. — 15 days ago