Chris Albin 
Spirito d'Italia
Pinot Grigio 2023
Pretty, estery, thin, nice acidity. This is what I’m crossing my fingers for when I pay $10 for a Pinot Grigio. — a month ago
OGC (Oakville Grocery)
The Mercantile Carneros Pinot Noir 2023
2023 Sauvignon Blanc-
A touch of reduction, which I’ll call flint, and a touch of muted ripe fruit and green pea. Full bodied for a SB with bright acidity. — a month ago
EARL Ginglinger-Fix
Méthode Traditionelle Crémant d'Alsace Brut Sparkling Blend 2020
Third time having this vintage, great every time, but I think this the end of its lifespan. Fresh apple has turned to baked apple, it’s always had some brioche and toasty notes, fabulous mousse and fine bubbles. Today a touch bitter to start (a bit unusual for this wine) but character went away. — 5 days ago
Stealth Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Napa Cab, no more, no less.
Red fruit, full bodied, a very silky example. Very pleasant, a bit boring. — a month ago
Dr. Konstantin Frank
Finger Lakes Gewürztraminer 2019
Ripe. Rich aromatics for the varietal, some weight behind the sugar. Could use some acid. Worked great with Orange Chicken. — 18 days ago
Maçanita
Branco Reserva Arinto Rabigato 2020
Took a while to open up and went through some weird evolutions on it’s way there, but once there it was great- full bodied, rich, ripping acidity, great pallet presence, with lime and crushed oyster seashell flavor. — a month ago
Domaine des Herbauges
la Roche Blanche Muscadet Melon de Bourgogne 2023
Subtle aromatics, mineral driven with some candied lemon. Ripping acidity (a touch of CO2 at Bottling seems to be present) overwhelms any weight and texture in the wine, but I don’t mind at all… — 2 months ago
Chris Albin
Winemaker, Azari Vineyards Winemaker, Corskcrew Wines
I’m just matching the other ratings so the winery doesn’t suffer because I opened this too late. Fat, ripping acidity on the palate but aromatics are reduced to caramel. Freshness is gone. — 5 days ago