Randy Fuller

9.0

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.
— 4 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

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. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.6

This wine has a beautiful golden color in the glass. Citrus, apricot, almonds and a floral note define the nose. The palate brings steely acidity and citrus flavors. The acidity is bracing, and the finish is long and delicious. Pair La Bernardine with white meats or seafood of any kind. It also goes nicely with a soft cheese. — 2 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.1

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. — 9 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.6

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

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine is dark in the glass, with light barely getting through. The nose is dark as well, and when I sniffed it I got a blast of Cassis. The black currant and black berry aromas are forceful and a bit funky. Earth, tar, and cigars also play into the profile. The palate keeps the darkness rolling. The black fruit and forest floor are as brooding as one could wish. And the tannins …they are alive and well. Big acidity adds to the tingling mouthfeel. I’ve seen other reviewers say that this wine is not everyone’s cup, but those who shy away from it must not enjoy an adventure, because that’s what this wine is. — 2 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

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. — 23 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

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. — 23 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.7

This wine has a medium-dark ruby color in the glass. The nose is what I always look forward to in a Syrah. The big cassis note, the faint earth note, the slight herbal note. The combination of mint, eucalyptus, dirt, and funk provides the perfect backdrop to that dark purple juice. The palate is as big and bold as one might expect, maybe bigger and bolder. Dark fruit flavors are buried in a savory mound of earth and herb. The tannins are firm. I’m going to make a rib eye steak before this bottle becomes empty. — 2 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.5

This wine is tinted straw yellow in the glass. The aromatic nose features aromas of peach, apricot, and Meyer lemon, most noticeably the lemon. There is a fair amount of lanolin salinity to it as well. The palate is loaded with lemon, and carries a ton of acidity along with some refreshing salinity. The finish is very long and keeps the savory aspect of the wine in mind. Pair it with shellfish. — 2 months ago