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This wine has a medium-dark ruby tint. The nose is very muted, almost imperceptible black cherry, plum, and cassis. The palate has dark fruit and spice, with gentle tannins and refreshing acidity. It’s a vibrant, enjoyable wine, if not particularly complex.
— 24 days ago
This wine has a nose full of cherry and herbal notes, with a hint of bell pepper. The palate brings red fruit and a savory streak of earth and black pepper with it. There is a strong acidity, and firm tannins for a food friendly wine. — a month ago
This wine has a medium ruby tint in the glass. The nose is unique. Strawberry fruit aromas come off extremely herbal, due to the one-third whole cluster fermenting. Vegetable aromas also play a part in this fabulous nose. The palate shows strawberry, raspberry, and beets, if you can believe it. A good earthy element sets the dial on “savory.” The tannins are gentle and the acidity is refreshing. The finish is very savory and delightfully long. — 2 months ago
This wine has a yellow-tint to it. The nose brings some of that buttery popcorn aroma, which is joined by Meyer lemon, tangerine, lime, vanilla, and apricot. The flavors are delicious. Citrus, vanilla, pear, and a wealth of minerality make for a delightful drinking experience. The palate also features a tangy, food-friendly acidity. This is an elegant wine. Don’t waste it on a ham sandwich. Make something nice for yourself. — 9 days ago
This wine is inky dark, with no light getting through the glass. Black fruit provides the sweet part of the nose, while tar, earth, tobacco, and coffee cover the savory side. Blackberry and plum flavors are joined on the palate by earthy minerals and a brisk acidity. The tannins are firm and seem to eagerly await a pairing with some beef. It’s a delicious wine, so if you’re not pairing it with food, that’s okay. — 19 days ago
This wine has a nice medium ruby tint in the glass, with a bit of brick red in the pour. The nose has plum and blackberry aromas, along with those of tobacco and purple flowers. The palate has a grip that won't turn loose, extremely firm tannins and wholehearted acidity. The overall impression is that of a savory wine that begs to be paired with steak, the fattier the better. — a month ago
This wine has a salmon pink color in the glass, and in the clear bottle. There is a hefty dose of pinkish-white foam on the pour. The nose is complex, shoring aromas of cherry, apple, Meyer lemon, and tangerine, all with an earthy minerality. The palate is sweet and delicious. Flavors of strawberry, cherry, peach, and quince are a treat, as is the zesty acidity. You can pair it with a mild cheese, a fruit tart, or a bag of potato chips, if you like. But it is really made for sipping, and is quite enjoyable that way.
— 15 days ago
This sparkling wine pours up frothy, with a white set of bubbles which dissipate quickly. The nose brings a ton of apples, pears, and minerality. The palate is quite refreshing, with lots of acidity and carbonation. Fruit is the star in the flavor profile, and the mouthfeel is clean, light, tingly, and just a bit peppery. There is just a trace of toast, but you won’t mistake it for Champagne. It’s just as much fun, though. — a month ago
This wine has a light ruby red color. Its nose is bright and elegant, with aromas of pomegranate, cherry, and an herbal note that smells a bit like rosemary. The palate shows cherry, raspberry, and spice aromas, all cloaked in a delightful earthiness. The acidity is racy and fresh. The finish lasts awhile, and brings in a note of cherry candy. — 2 months ago
Randy Fuller
This wine is a dark indigo in the glass. The nose features abundant black and blue berry aromas, earthy minerality and black pepper. The palate has plenty of that dark fruit, along with a savory streak of tar. The tannins are quite firm, even after the bottle was open for a day. Acidity adds brightness that counterpoints the dark flavors. The finish is long and savory. I used it in making a short rib stew, but enjoyed it more when I paired it with the dish. — 8 days ago