Diseño
Old Vine Mendoza Malbec 2016
Blueberries and cola with a hint of tobacco on nose. Attack is tart dark fruit, cocoa, tobacco and spice. Mid-palette reveals hints of cedar. Finish returns to cola, bitter fruit and smoky oak. Medium to full bodied. Very interesting wine... especially at this price point. — 7 years ago
Sebastiani
Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Cherry jam and figs with hints of cedar and earth on nose. Tart cherries on attack. Mid adds oak and tobacco. Medium finish returns to bitter fruit with hints of tobacco and vanilla. Medium bodied. Good tannins. Good value cab! Cheers. — 7 years ago
Gnarly Head
California Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Plums, cranberry, vanilla and spice on big nose. Flavors of blackberry jam, fig and oak. Finish adds tart dark fruit, spice and hints of leather. Still a decent wine for the price. — 7 years ago
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Columbia Valley Riesling 2016
Pale straw in color. Sweet pear and apricot with hints of pineapple and stone on bright nose. Pear and green apple with skins, lemon and minerals on attack. Finish is short with citrus fruit. Medium acidity and hint of sweetness.
This is a solid sipper with a good QPR. — 7 years ago
Bogle Family Vineyards
Phantom Old Vine California Zinfandel Blend
Dark purple in color. Blueberries and blackberries with hints of earth, spice and vanilla on nose. Attack is rich jammy black fruit, leather and oak. Finish adds vanilla and spice. Full bodied with a nice long finish. Extra half point for great QPR for this $12 wine. Cheers! — 7 years ago
Sebastiani
Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Cherry jam and figs with hints of cedar and earth on nose. Tart cherries on attack. Mid adds oak and tobacco. Medium finish returns to bitter fruit with hints of tobacco and vanilla. Medium bodied. Good tannins. Good value cab! Cheers. — 7 years ago
Cecchetti Wine Company
Line 39 California Pinot Noir 2015
Strawberries, cherry cola and hints of cranberry on a bold nose. Attack of tart cherries and cranberries with hints of leather and cocoa. There is a sweetness that comes through in the mid-palette that is unusual, as well as a little heat on the finish. Extra half point for value. Will try this one again. — 7 years ago
Dr. Loosen
Dr. L Mosel Riesling
Ripe apples, pears and skins and floral hints on a big nose. Juicy apple, pear and peach on attack with a sweet, citrus lemony finish. This one is a great summer sipper. I would like it a bit more if it traded a little of the sweetness for more acidity, but overall a great value wine. Medium bodied. Good acidity. extra half point for value. — 7 years ago
Sebastiani
Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Cherry jam and figs with hints of cedar and earth on nose. Tart cherries on attack. Mid adds oak and tobacco. Medium finish returns to bitter fruit with hints of tobacco and vanilla. Medium bodied. Good tannins. Good value cab! Cheers. — 7 years ago
Robert Wright
Pears and stone on a citrusy nose. Sweet pears and apples, stone and lemon zest on fruity attack. Finish doesn’t change much and is relatively short. Good simple, value sipper enjoyed on a beautiful Spring afternoon while grilling burgers and dogs. Half a star for value. — 7 years ago