Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Light silver/gold color. Aromas of lemon, petrol and white flowers. Tropical fruit, green apple and lemon/lime fruit flavors with a noticeable mineral note. Long and lingering finish with a bit of bitterness. Chalky texture, bracing acidity and extremely fruit forward. Food friendly and refreshing. — a day ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of ripe blue and black fruit dominate with a hint of purple flowers. Black/blue berry fruit flavors with additional hints of plums, chocolate, fresh herbs and sweet spices. Medium-plus finish and very smooth tannins. Very slight presence of oak. Fresh tasting, clean and very juicy. Bring on the barbecue. Thanks for sharing, Chris B! — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light golden color. Aromas of tropical fruits, white flowers and citrus. Flavors of pineapple, lemon/lime, peaches, melon, kiwi and minerals. Fruit forward and bright finish. Zesty acidity and very fresh tasting. Light bodied, crisp and refreshing. Thanks for the sample, Chris B! — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

High elevation Italian Schiava. Bright garnet/ruby color. Aromas of sour red fruit, freshly turned soil and roasted nuts. Flavors of sour cherry/raspberry, cranberry and pomegranate with additional notes of tobacco and minerals. Slight hint of oak on the medium length finish. Ripping acidity and light on tannins. 12.5% Alcohol. Light bodied but rather intense, juicy and persistent. Very “Pinot Noir-like.” Can handle a chill. — 8 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Primarily (85%) Carmenere with some Syrah (10%) and Carignan (5%) blended in. Deep ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of dark berry fruit, forest floor and minerals. Blackberry, black plum and black currant fruit flavors with notes of dark chocolate, graphite and tobacco. Very long and pleasant silky finish. Rounded tannins, nicely structured and quite expressive. Medium body (not overly powerful) but extremely well balanced. Very pleasant surprise. Thanks for sharing, Chris B! — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.5

Light silvery/gold color. Aromas of citrus and orchard fruit as well as freshly cut grass. Flavors of pear, green apple and lemon fruit with noticeable notes of fresh herbs and grass. The green aspects dominate this wine. Medium finish with crisp acidity. Thanks for the taste, Chris B! — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

100% Tempranillo. Very dark (remarkably dark considering the wine’s age) ruby/purple color with a slight garnet rim. Aromas of graphite, black cherries, dill and oaky smoke. Black cherry fruit on the palate with additional notes of tobacco, dark chocolate and savory spices. Long and linear finish. Medium-plus body and nicely balanced acidity and alcohol. Velvety smooth and quite elegant. At its peak! Appreciate the bottle, Petey! — 5 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of red and black berries, violets, tobacco and smoky herbs. Flavors of blackberry, cooked plums, black olives, dark chocolate and eucalyptus. Hints of minerals, light oak and saline on the medium length and slightly bitter finish. Chewy tannins and reasonably well balanced. A bit lighter in body than a typical Tannat-based wine. — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.4

Medium ruby/garnet color. Faint aromas of cherry and forest floor. Flavors of cherry, red plum, cranberry, mushroom/tobacco and minerals. The savory aspects of this wine dominate the fruit. Very light bodied and short on the finish. High acidity (elevation driven?) Kind of flat. Thanks for the taste, Chris B! — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

100% Santa Barbera Sangiovese fermented via Carbonic Maceration. Bright garnet color with a ruby core. Bright aromas of red berry fruit, violets and minerals. Flavors of red cherry, raspberry, currant, cranberry and strawberry fruit with additional notes of rhubarb and that hint of mineral. Medium length finish and crisp acidity. Quite tangy and refreshing. Light bodied and quite easy to drink. Very Beaujolais-like. Excellent pairing with the meat lovers pizza we had today! — 5 days ago