Red Tail Ridge Winery
Earl's Place Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc Dry Rosé 2019
So crisp and tart, with strawberries and red apple that it’s fun to drink all by itself. Finger Lakes cab franc makes some of the best rose’. It paired real well with spicy paella and jumbo shrimp. — 3 years ago
Domaine Lignier-Michelot
En la Rue de Vergy Morey-Saint-Denis Pinot Noir 2017
Just beautiful! Seamlessly webbed flavors of bright cherries, red currant, almond and savory truffles, this wine-geek’s little secret stood out among many I’ve tried in recent years. It’s nose is rich with chalk and limestone from the particular soils that run through this slice of Burgundy’s Cotes de Nuits. Love this one! — 3 years ago
Gilbert Picq et Ses Fils
Chablis Chardonnay 2019
Wet stone over honeysuckle flowers and crisp apples make for a nose that really bloomed on the second day. As a matter of fact, with this type of Old-world French appellation, taking 24 hours to fully open is not unusual. This value-conscious Chablis boasted depth and clarity of flavor you’d expect in wines with twice the price tag. We paired it with grilled eggplant and roasted chicken casserole. It was delicious! — 4 years ago
Château Petit Faurie Quet
Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2020
Intense aroma of deep red fruit with light earth. Smooth and deep. Worked very well with grilled beef; skirt steak to be exact. Good Merlot blend. — 4 months ago
Buty
Conner Lee Vineyard Chardonnay 2014
8 years young and stunning, this Walla-Walla Chardonnay from the now shuttered Buty Winery was worth the wait. Enveloped in warm apple cobbler and toasted bread the scent flows right into a full mouth of American Chard delight. Light on new oak (a noted characteristic of Washington Chards) this delicious wine hits every point spot-on for me. The mint and lime finish carries on the flavor well, too. I’m going to miss the selections from Buty. They remain a solid favorite. — 3 years ago
Château Pavie
Saint-Èmilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 1967
I love digging out these hidden gems from my in-laws’ basement! After decanting, and opening for a few hours, this 54 year old beauty gave a full bouquet of rich pipe tobacco, damp earth and ripe red fruits. Complex and bone dry on the palate, it finished long and memorable. It was worth the wait. — 3 years ago
Gaja
Ca'Marcanda Promis Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2020
Mmmm, that was so good. Deep and rich with big notes of vanilla, tobacco and purple plums. This “Super Tuscan “ is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah. This beauty is very full, and even jammy on the palette. Yet, the firm tannins make it stand as a great wine for heavy meats. We paired this angel with a slow-cooked oxtail & vegetable stew. Damn! — 2 years ago
Les hauts de Larrivet Haut-Brion
Pessac-Léognan White Bordeaux Blend 2019
Lovely pairing with both soft and medium cheeses. Agreed with other reviewers on the nose and palate. Nice wine. — 3 years ago
Buty
Sémillon Blend 2018
Recently, I received word from Nina Buty (pronounced: Beauty) that she is closing down her family’s winery. Sad news, indeed. Buty had long been one of my favorite Walla Walla makers. Her reds are amazing, and her Bordeaux-style white blend is top-notch, too. Long lasting flavors of ripe peach, crisp apple and lemon zest, along with a note of grassiness are all rounded and balanced in this delicious white wine. It pairs so well with fish, salads and light cheeses. Easy and drink and to love. — 3 years ago
John Asbury
This one was nice. I enjoyed the ripe fruit and smoke notes on the nose. It’s unusual but easy drinking. This one needs food, such as good cheese and bread,, to fully work. — 7 days ago