Ratings Explained
84 & Below – Not Posted ‘cause we won’t drink it
85 + A good wine. Buy if the price is right
90 + A very good wine, in our humble opinion
95 + An awe inspiring wine – Possibly life altering
All wine reviews are based solely on the personal tastes of the authors.
Disclosure: Samples are designated by an “S” beside the wine reviewed.
We’re still objective. Robert Parker doesn’t buy his wines either
A lovely still Pinot Noir offering by this sparkling wine house. The nose is filled with aromas of cherry, ripe plum, saddle leather and spice. The aromas carry over to the glass and are complimented by smooth, well integrated tannins and a touch of white pepper spice to create a satisfying Pinot experience.
A fruit forward easy drinker, this wine from Sabon Family Wines is a medium-bodied Zin sporting flavors red cherry, dark plum, black raspberry, spicebox and rustic hints. Just enough tannin to add structure and a little depth. A good wine at a great go-to price.
This blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec, 14% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc presents a rich nose of dark berry, cherry and chocolate. Abundant flavors of black cherry, ripe plum, strawberries, spice and tobacco are well integrated soft tannins and a touch of oak. Close your eyes and savor the finish. A great value.
A wonderful expression of this under-appreciated grape by Cooper-Garrod Vineyards. Round flavors of raspberry, blueberry, dark cherry and brown spice complimented with supple tannins and a touch of earthy terrior. The long rich finish is a bonus.
Are you ready for some BBQ? Predator Old Vine Zin may be just the wine to compliment your grill. Big flavors of blackberry, dark cherry, plum, dark spice, tobacco and oaky vanilla complimented by a touch of tannin body and a very long finish. None of the cherry cola flavors often found in Lodi Zin…that’s a good thing!
