Ray Vanderhoff

8.7

Blend of Grasparossa (85%) and Malbo Gentile (15%). Pet Nat production style. Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas and flavors of black plum, raspberry, blackberry, dried rose petals and baking spices. A bit sharp, dull and grippy on the earthy finish. Bracing acidity. Nice effervescence and creamy mousse. Interesting. — a day ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (40%). Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of black fruit, tar, smoky tobacco, dusty earth and baking spices. The palate is full of cooked black cherry/currant/plum fruit flavors, blueberries, black tea, graphite and those baking spices. Hint of vanilla and minerals on the long and lingering finish. Medium-plus bodied and muscular structure. Chewy tannins and nicely integrated acidity. Still a bit tight but heading to a very good place with some additional bottle age. — 10 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Light straw color. Aromas of green apple, diesel fumes and bright white flowers. Flavors of green apple, apricot, lemon and honey. Long and mineral laiden tart finish. Reasonable balance and acidity. Fruit forward, juicy and a bit off dry. Inexpensive and quaffable. — 11 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Interesting expression of the varietal. Light ruby color with a dark core. Aromas of red and black fruit, leather and dried rose petals. Dark cherry and blackberry flavors with hints of mushroom, tobacco and black pepper. Medium earthy/smoky finish. A bit on the lighter side for a Cabernet Sauvignon (more Cabernet Franc-like). Interesting and pleasant. Thanks for pouring me a glass, Chris B! — 13 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.6

Light golden color. Aromas of a fruit basket, petrol and white flowers. Flavors of green apple, pear, peaches and citrus fruit. A light hint of mineral on the long finish. Oily texture. High sugar level. The wine does soften as you drink it. A bit too sweet for me, but pretty well balanced by bracing acidity. 8% Alcohol. — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.4

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (24%), Petite Verdot (3%) and Cabernet Franc (3%). Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of plush black fruit, violets, graphite, leather, cedar and wet gravel. Jammy raspberry and blackberry fruit flavors with additional notes of plums, black currants, mocha, coffee, tobacco and baking spices. Beautiful hints of smoke and dusty earth on the long and precise finish. Rich and concentrated with great intensity. Medium-plus body and some noticeable tannins. Still a bit tight, but heading to a very good place. Thank you so much for the wonderful gift, Kasey and Pete! — 10 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.7

Light silver/gold color with green highlights. Aromas and flavors of intense white flowers, green apple, marzipan, pears and lemon. Slight mineral note on the creamy and fruity finish. Reasonable effervescence and mousse. — 11 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (54%), Merlot (34%) and Petite Verdot (12%). Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of ripe plums, black olives, dark chocolate and smoky cedar. Black cherry and plum fruit flavors lead the palate with additional hints of cranberry, black pepper, graphite and tobacco. Long, mineral laiden and smoky finish. Mouth coating structure and very firm tannins. Vibrant acidity keeps this wine pretty well balanced here in its youth. Very powerful and concentrated. Will continue to improve with more bottle age. — 10 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Another excellent vintage of this Alsatian classic. Blend of Gewurtztraminer (30%), Pinot Gris (24%), Riesling (19%), Sylvaner (18%), Pinot Blanc (6%) and Muscatel (3%). Pale yellow color with light green highlights. Fresh aromas and flavors of green apple, Asian pear, white flowers, quince, lemon and tropical fruit. Touch of spice on the long, nutty and crisp finish. Medium bodied and well balanced. Bracing acidity, nice structure and bone dry. So fresh and clean. Thanks for the glass, Chris B! — 10 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.7

Light straw color. Aromas and flavors of green apple, lemon, white flowers and a hint of mineral. Crisp and bone dry. Not overly effervescent. Seemed more like a decent still wine. Good value. — 12 days ago