Villa Trasqua
Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2017
Needed some time to open up at 7 years old. Ruby color with a spicy and rich flavor. Does pair up well with a variety of red meat. Drank in September 2024. — 3 months ago
Château Gigery
Côtes de Provence Grenache Rosé 2022
A bit of an atypical Provence Rose, dry with a strong taste of lime and grapefruit. It paired best with a spicy shrimp dish. Took a little while to get accustomed to the taste but it works. Drank in August 2024 — 3 months ago
Famiglia Castellani
St. Giorgio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese
Very smooth, well balanced Tuscan red. Pairs well with pasta and any red meat. Drank in November 2024. — 16 days ago
Peju Province Winery
Legacy Collection Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Crisp to the point of being tart on the palate. Traditional citrus flavors of this Sauvignon Blanc not as apparent as in other Sauvignon Blancs. Paired ok with some chicken dishes but paired perfectly with a Mediterranean chicken dish. The dry taste of the wine complemented the food. Drank in August 2024. — 3 months ago
Sequoia Grove
Winemaker Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
This is Sequoia Groves entry level Napa Cab, but it punches well above its price point. At 5 years old it was a Lucious, fruit forward cab that paired well with a variety of food, especially red meat. Nice nose, It Also enhances the flavor of chocolate. Very approachable wine. Drank July 2024.. — 4 months ago
Finca Manzanos
Voché Rioja Selección Graciano 2014
At 10 years old, this was the smoothest Rioja I have tasted. Mild bouquet with dark ruby color. Just wonderful to sip. Accompanied a brisket meal and was a perfect pairing. Drank in November 2024. — 18 days ago
Domaine la Grand' Vigne
Coteaux Varois en Provence Rosé Blend 2022
Very dry Provence rose. No distinct citrus taste notes. Drank in August 2024 — 3 months ago
J. Lohr
Arroyo Vista Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
If one likes a toasted oak Chardonnay, this is your wine. Long lingering taste of oak, with stone fruits. Paired well with fish and chicken. Drank in August 2021. — 3 months ago
Domaine Dupeuble
Beaujolais Gamay
Nice bouquet, without a nice light flavor that works well in warm weather. Paired the wine with a BBQ Brisket and it was a perfect pair. The wine enhanced the flavors of the meat. Also drank it with a chicken thigh rolled in bacon and again the wine enhanced the flavor of the dish. Drank in July 2024. — 4 months ago
Walter Fahr
Decent Provence Rose. Dry with hints of strawberries. Drank November 2024. — 8 days ago