Whitehall Lane
Cub - Red Napa Valley Syrah Rosé 2013
Very light and refreshing. I'm not a rose' drinker but this wine has decent body and a nice citrus under tone. Almost a little grapefruit at the end. Not powerful enough to overcome robust foods but a good sipper while cooking and lead into a nice cab set up for later. — 10 years ago
Ty Caton
Caton Vineyard TyTanium Sonoma Valley Red Blend 2010
Ty Caton is a small boutique winery in the Sonoma Valley and specializes in big cabs and big blends. But they do also produce some whites, a nice rose' and lighter reds. Tytanium is their flagship wine and the 2010 vintage is remarkable. It is a big blend primarily syrah and cab. Rich and velvety and fruit forward. Bold but not too dry. Milk chocolate in the nose but dark chocolate on the finish. Goes great with my smoked nuts well aged cheeses. — 10 years ago
Gamba
Starr Road Ranch Moratto Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2011
Big bold and beautiful. The bouquet flies out of the glass. My little brother introduced to Gamba and loved it since. The 2011 Starr Road brings everything black in fruit. Black cherry, blackberry, black raspberry and even a little bit of black currant. Mellow tannins give a lasting finish that slides down like liquid silk. — 10 years ago
Junkyard Rhino
2011. Very fruity but also very earthy. Nice dichotomy, very playful. Behind a Pinot it is very. Probably not a good to follow a Cab though. I liked it, good for a normal wine day. — 10 years ago