Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light white gold color. Bright aromas of gooseberry, tropical fruits, peaches, white flowers, green apple, lime and fresh herbs/grass. Plentiful lime and grapefruit on the palate with hints of green apple, peach and fresh herbs. A pleasant spiciness on the finish. Medium-light bodied and medium-plus acidity. Very refreshing. Quite “New Zealand-like” in style. Thanks for the bottle, Kase! — 3 months ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Dark, glass-clinging amethyst purple with opaque black core. Initially shy but inviting nose of blackberry, echoed on the medium full plate which adds notes of licorice, dark plum, and patent leather. Juicy, medium plus acidity enhancers the fruit and, paired with medium tannins, yields a very food-friendly Syrah that's a natural for steaks, roasts, or grilled fare. Try it with black olive pizza! Drink now through 2028. — 8 months ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Neon red in color with a wide pinkish rim. Pretty color.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate, elegant and rich.

Showing strawberries, raspberries, wild flowers, red apples, citrus, spices and minerals.

Long finish with tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Rosé made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Nicely balanced with a smooth mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard is good right out of the bottle, easy drinking and good as a sipping wine. Good by itself and good for parties.

A small production of less than 1,200 bottles.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$33. — a year ago

Erin D

10

Smooth cab with light notes — 5 months ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Dark garnet. Inviting nose and medium full palate of black currant, black cherry, and a hint of patent leather mid palate to finish. Solid, medium plus acidity. Medium tannins. And that finish is fairly long, even cutting through pasta with tomato sauce. An excellent entree into Bolgheri: Cabernet-led but still squarely in the Italian mold. Drink now through 2030 with classic Cabernet or Italian fare. — 8 months ago

Byron C Mayes

9.2

100% Mourvèdre. Dark, glass clinging purple red with opaque black core. Big, bosomy nose of patent leather. Dark, full-bodied palate yields all of that patent leather plus slightly tart black fruit (my dinner partner says blackberry). Assertive but supple tannins from entry. Long, dreamy finish. French and Mediterranean fare are naturals. Drink now through 2047. — a year ago

Byron C Mayes

9.0

Bright and deep ruby purple with quickly dissipating magenta mousse. Black cherry and tarry patent leather on the inviting nose and medium full palate. Medium acidity and medium tannins. Finish is lengthy and continues the palate and extends the tannins. Wonderful dry red sparkler suitable for brunch, dinner, or just sipping (though the tannins do call for food of some type). Drink it when you buy it. — a year ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Dark garnet purple. Funkily inviting nose of brambly montmorency cherry, dark cranberry, and currant (red & black). Echoed on the medium full palate which adds dark raspberry and a hint of patent leather. All supported by medium plus acidity and wrapped in velvety medium plus tannins. Finish is long and continues the entire palate along with those tannins. Rustic without the earth best describes this affordable and food-friendly Lebanese red. Rustic-inspired (I chose shepherd's pie) or Mediterranean fare will naturally pair. Drink now through 2030. — 6 months ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Transparent garnet red. Violets and black cherries on the abundant nose. Medium full palate confirms the nose, adding hints of patent leather and medium light dusty tannins. Medium acidity from entry to moderate finish. Easy-drinking entry point into Barolo's less assertive twin. Take it anywhere you'd take a midrange Burgundy or premium Tuscan. Drink now through 2028. — 10 months ago

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Dark purple with near black core. Abundant nose of brambly blackberry. Juicy, medium palate conforms the nose adding peppery red apple and new patent leather. Medium plus acidity and medium tannins make the wine lighter on its feet than the color and nose portend. Finish is moderately short and continues the palate. A grape not often heard from on its own takes center stage as a lithe Spanish red with complexity for meals with complex flavors from hearty meats and stews to salmon and paella. Drink now through 2028. — a year ago