Château Cantemerle
Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2016
My first Bordeaux. On the nose, a little fruity, and I get vanilla, oaky, chocolate smells. Tannins are not soft but not real powerful either. This might benefit from a little more time laying down. I like it though and would definitely buy it again — 2 years ago
Kudos
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2020
Michael had this 3 years ago
Bodegas LAN
Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Mazuelo 2017
My first Rioja, won't be the last. Earth, leather, oak, and chocolate on the nose. On the palate, strawberry, raspberry, pepper, and maybe a hint of vanilla. A nice finish too. — 2 years ago
Tomaiolo
Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2018
Michael had this 2 years ago
Ruffino
Aziano Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2020
A good solid Chianti Classico, not a Riserva or a Gran Selezione but still good. Notes of berries on the nose and fruity in the mouth, tannins are there but not too strong. Paired well with chicken parmesan. I'd buy it again — 3 years ago
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Diamond Collection Monterey County Chardonnay 2020
A good "weeknight" Chardonnay. On the nose, flowery and lemon. A nice, sort of, pale straw yellow color. In the mouth, lemon and maybe some pineapple in there. A buttery finish. Paired it with chicken angel hair alfredo and the two went well together. — 3 years ago
Louis Bouillot
Grande Réserve Perle de Vigne Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Chardonnay Blend
On the nose, citrus, maybe a little floral. On the palate, tart apple maybe. The finish has a bite but then it seems to die quick. A nice level of acidity though. The first Crémant I've had and I don't care for it as much as the Piper Heidseick Champagne I had on Christmas. — 2 years ago
Stoneleigh Vineyards
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Grassy and floral on the nose. In the mouth, a nice high acidity, I get grapefruit, mineral, maybe some tropical fruit in there. I like this one, not as much as the K.C. we had the other night but I'd buy it again — 2 years ago
Pardon & Fils
Beaujolais-Villages Gamay 2022
Very fruity and dry, a good, fun wine. Not something that should be taken so serious — 3 years ago
Michael Broadwater
Floral, citrus, and grass on the nose. Grapefruit, lime and tangerine on the palate, and a decent finish. It's not a long finish but also doesn't end abruptly. — 2 years ago