Château Pas de l'Ane
St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2019
2019 vintage-- beautiful after opening up. Tobacco, cinnamon, clove, vanilla, blackberry jam. Superb structure and tannins are round on the tongue. A wonderful raspberry note from the Cab Franc, could use a bit more time to let the alcohol mellow but quite superb. — 3 months ago
Fattoria San Lorenzo
il Casolare Montepulciano Sangiovese
Great Italian value-- tight acidity and ample cranberry and cherry notes, balanced with earthy tannins. Baking spices like clove on the ending finish. Paired with bbq meatloaf, which may no be ideal, but it was nice. — 4 months ago
Cape Venture
Lubanzi Chenin Blanc 2023
Lovely Chenin- beautiful nose, some slight petrol, chalk lying beneath floral citrus. Luscious mouthfeel, with definite malolactic elements but retaining bright acidity and structure. — 3 months ago
Domaine Jean et Jean-Paul Versino
Cuvée Petit Oursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Meaty, needs time to open. A powerful wine, but I think it needs more time before it's prime. — 4 months ago
Grochau Cellars
Etheric Wine Workshop Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021
Upon opening immediate reductive notes of sulfur... had me worried... but a little aeration later it opened to earth and cranberry-- mushroom, oregano, Deep cherry, hint of lime peel and all light and fresh. Zippy acidity, almost close to a frizzante. — 4 months ago
Somos Wines
Blanquito Arneis Blend 2021
Not super complex but an excellent, ripe, day-drinker. Balanced acidity and plenty of fruit with minimal tannins. I don't drink many Australian wines at this time but this is a great start! — 4 months ago
Edi Simčič
Duet Lex Goriška Brda Merlot Blend
An absolute delight. This wine is incredible-- everything a grand cru Bordeaux has for a third the price. — 3 months ago
Domaine du Gour de Chaulé
.1871 Tradition Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2021
Excellent Gigondas.
Wonderful melding of Grenache and Syrah.
I have a soft spot for these wines-- balanced acidity, lengthy finish, softened tannins. Red and dark fruit with leather and tobacco. — 3 months ago
Domaine Montrose
Côtes de Thongue Viognier 2022
My 2nd daughter was born today, cracked this open while she and mom rests.
Brilliant fruit and roasted nut- cashew maybe? A much lighter, fresher style of Viognier than the heavier stuff. My nose is a bit stuffy today so the only notes I'm getting are dusty apple and green peach leaf. Balanced acidity and a touch of sweet that cooperate to make a quenchable bottle. — 4 months ago
Caleb Kneip
Whoa! Chipotle peppers! Crazy yummy, tasted his whole lineup which was excellent but this was a superb CabFranc. — 3 months ago