Very balanced, little heavier on the oak but still very classic — 2 years ago
100% Recomendable — 3 years ago
2016. Mencía, Brancellao, Mouratón y Sousón que, además, lleva un pequeño aporte de Garnacha tintorera. Atlántico, afrutado, mineral, herbáceo y con notas balsámicas. He copiado las notas de cata porque me ha parecido un vino muy complejo que merece la pena probar. 16€ aprox. Excelente caldo. — 4 years ago
Mount Bullion Vineyard Casto Oaks Estate Rosé 2023, California
Pretty salmon in color with a golden/ bronze hue.
Light nose of citrus and red fruits.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, spices, limes, grapefruits, herbs and light green apples.
Spicy finish with almonds and limes.
This is a very tasty Rosé from Mariposa County in California. Crisp and engaging. Soft and nicely balanced.
Fruity and interesting with mild complexity. Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle.
Good by itself and good for the pool.
A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot.
13.8% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$25. — 2 months ago
Mount Bullion Vineyards Casto Oaks The Dream Mourvèdre 2019, Calaveras County, California
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity.
Strong nose of black cherries, black plums, black currants, cherry pie, light oak, spices and milk chocolates.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and long skinny legs.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light oak, licorice, spices, light alcohol, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a very tasty Mourvedre from california. Spicy and entertaining. Feels like an elegant California Zinfandel. Interesting stuff.
This 3 year old is already showing nice complexity, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 3 to 5 years.
Fruit forward and tangy. Elegant and very pleasant.
Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle. A good party wine as well. Good by itself or with food.
A blend of 93% Mourvedre with 7% Syrah. Aged for 21 months in neutral French Oak barrels. A small production of only 115 cases.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$25. — 2 years ago
Delicious wine. Slightly dry with good viscosity. Great value — 5 years ago
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Red and black fruits on the nose with tobacco leaf, light oak, chocolates and light forest floor.
Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black plums, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, chocolates, herbs, light alcohol, spices and light earth.
Long finish with fine grained tannins, raspberries and spices.
This is a very tasty and easy drinking Zinfandel. Fruit forward and rich. Complex and entertaining with a nice mouthfeel. Nicely balanced, spicy and tangy.
Needs an hour in the decanter to open up and show the nose.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with a burger and fries.
15.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$25. — 3 months ago
Nose: Roasted golden apple, slightly charred, peaches, vanilla, honeysuckle.
Palate: gold apples and peaches doused in lemon juice. Round, creamy texture with notes of buttered biscuit. Smoke and a hint of tar on the finish. Lovely!
75% macabeo, 25% chard.
Paired w roasted chicken, cauliflower, potatoes, with greens and romesco.
#sample — 4 years ago
"Odedi"
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity on the nose with chocolates, oak and tobacco.
Full bodied and soft with nice complexity.
Showing red and black fruits with oak, licorice, spices, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, earth, dark chocolates and herbs.
Nice finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Sierra Foothills is drinking very nicely. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward with nice complexity.
Easy drinking, especially once it opened up. Better after 2 hours of airtime.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$28. — 7 days ago