Guarachi
Gap's Crown Vineyard Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir 2016
Very nice showing. With valley floor fruit having a little extra hang time it has some big dark fruit and licorice hints. A bigger Pinot with nice acidity and tannins for a Pinot. — 5 years ago
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Karia Napa Valley Chardonnay 2016
A nice floral Napa Chardonnay with 14.5% alcohol! You get a bit of heat in your mouth with the acidity that tries to balance itself with the oak that is a big component. A big effort with butter, golden pear and golden apple fruit that lingers on the palate. A bold representation of a Napa Chard. — 6 years ago
Beekeeper Cellars
Secret Stones Rockpile Zinfandel 2015
Drinking really nicely. Light, elegant mouthfeel for a Zin. Hints of lavender on the nose and palate, with dried boysenberry, plum and cracked black pepper. — 5 years ago
Guarachi
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
A bigger effort than the 2014 that will do well with some time. Pencil lead on the nose-dark caramel, chocolate, licorice and raspberry fruit. Tannins are medium to large but kept in check. Very nice Cab-ready to drink now IF you let it open a bit, but should age nicely for 5-10 years. — 5 years ago
Malene Wines
Santa Barbara County Rosé Blend 2018
Drinking much better than the 2017-the 2018 shines nicely. Provençal in style with good acidity and nice supple fruit-more watermelon than strawberry. — 6 years ago
Odette
Estate Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Balanced and beautiful. Deep dark fruit with hints of wet black stones that still retains a boldness and restrained spiciness. — 5 years ago
Guarachi
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Tannins are intact but have softened. Caramel and dark chocolate hints. Great acidity and balance that is begging for a rack of lamb or chop. Ready to drink now. — 5 years ago
Guarachi
Sun Chase Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017
Unctuous and beautiful showing wine straight away. Burgundian in style and notes-reminiscent of a Cote De Nuits. Great balance and acidity with dark fruit, cassis and ripe plums. Really, really nice. — 5 years ago
H&B
Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2018
Really nice! Strawberry fruit helps this go down easy with good minerality and steely finish on the back of the tongue. Great acidity. Hard to put down. Perfect for a breezy Summer day. — 6 years ago
Jason Hayes
Really special wine. Tannins are in check but full-great acidity and, round, ripe dark huckleberry and raspberry fruit. Medium finish that will definitely do well to age a bit but is accessible now. — 5 years ago