Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Straw gold color with some greenish highlights. Aromas of citrus, white flowers, tropical fruit and wet pummice. Mango, papaya and grapefruit flavors with an intense smoky mineral note. Long and persistent finish and mouth watering acidity. Fresh, crisp and tangy with quite a bit of intensity. Better with food. Solid value. — 14 hours ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Primarily a blend of Grenache and Syrah. Murky garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of cooked ripe red and black berries, smoked meat and a hint of barnyard funk. Flavors of black cherries and currants with additional notes of black licorice, dried tobacco and some baking spices. Medium bodied with very low acidity and tannin. Starting to fade but interesting to try. Thanks for opening, Ron B! — 11 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Blend of Merlot (65%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petite Verdot (3%). Dark and murky garnet color. Aromas of violets, forest floor and black fruit with a touch of graphite. Flavors of red plum and blackberry fruit with hints of tobacco and dark chocolate. Medium finish and body with reasonably well polished dusty tannins. Nicely structured. Solid.value. — 16 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) and Merlot (30%). Dark ruby color with a slight garnet/orange rim. Wine was quite tight upon opening so aeration was needed. Aromas of black fruit, graphite and purple flowers. Flavors of black cherry, blackberry, plums, black olives and tobacco. Distinct oaky note on the long and somewhat sharp finish. Medium-plus body and acidity. Balance was a bit off. Probably should have aged this one a bit longer. — 16 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Dark ruby color with a cranberry colored meniscus. Intense aromas of tobacco, wet soil, graphite and dried purple flowers with a subtle black fruit note. The savory palate also is full of tobacco, bramble, dried citrus, black tea and baker’s chocolate with just a bit of black berry/cherry/plum fruit. Hint of baking spices on the medium finish. Very low acidity and little in the way of tannin. Probably a bit past its prime but still quite complex. Extremely earthy and dense. Better with aeration and with food. Also better the second day. — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Blend of Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%) and Mourvèdre (10%). Dark ruby color with a garnet meniscus. Aromas of black berry/cherry fruit, purple flowers, leather, garrigue and dried herbs. Flavors of dried blackberry and red and black cherry fruit, tobacco, black pepper, red and black licorice and a bit of smoked meat. Medium-plus body and finish. Plus acidity, nice structure and nicely smoothed out tannins. Well aged and hitting its peak. Appreciate you opening this one, Ron B! — 11 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Merlot (19%), Cabernet Franc (6%) and Petite Verdot (3%). Dark garnet/ruby/purple/black color. Aromas of ripe black fruit, rose petals, cigar box and smoked meat. Flavors of blackberry, black currant and black plum fruit with additional hints of tobacco, black olives and cloves. Long lasting velvety finish. Full bodied with noticeable (but well integrated) tannins. Beautiful freshness. Rich and powerful but so well balanced. Consistently outstanding vintage after vintage. Could continue to age for decades! — 16 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

100% Sauvignon Blanc from Perigord in Southwestern France. Pale straw color. Aromas of lemon/lime, white flowers and wet stones. Same citrus flavors on the palate with additional hints of tropical fruit, pear and green apple. Distinct mineral note on the medium crisp finish. Lively acidity and quite fruit forward. Not overly complex but very easy to drink. Crowd pleaser! Excellent QPR! — 9 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

GSM blend that is primarily Grenache. Dark ruby color. Intense aromas of ripe red and black fruit and fresh sage and thyme. Flavors of cooked red and black cherries and raspberries, cranberry, pepper spice, Herbs de Provence and baking spices. Touch of salinity on the medium-plus finish. You can taste the sunshine of the Languedoc. Well rounded, soft tannins and well balanced. Thank you for sharing this bottle, Kevin Z. — 11 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Merlot dominates this blend but there is some Cabernet Sauvignon and some Cabernet Franc blended in. Medium ruby color with a slight clear meniscus. Fruit forward aromas and flavors of blackberry, black cherry, dark plum, baking spices and cedar. Medium-plus finish. Medium body and very silky tannins. Well balanced/layered acidity and a very silky texture. A bit more austere than a traditional Medoc red blend. At peak. — 16 days ago