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
An imminently drinkable medium-bodied Syrah. This offering from Cooper-Garrod sports black fruits, blackberry, plum and spicebox with supple tannins and hints of black pepper. Enjoy this wine with grilled or BBQ meats.
This multiple award winner from Elkhorn Peak Cellars is certainly one of the better Napa Valley Pinots. Lots of dark cherry flavor enhanced by blackberry, raspberry, vanilla, spice and earthiness in this fruit-foward wine. The blend of seven Pinot clones adds to the layered complexity.
A medium bodied Pinot Noir that offers a good value. Well balanced flavors of dark cherry, plum, spice, raspberry, red berry fruit with soft tannins combined with hints of smoke and cola. An easy drinker and very approachable.
A very enjoyable and rich style of Chardonnay without going overboard. This Cooper-Garrod Chardonnay sports round flavors of red apple, peach, ripe pineapple, pear and apricot with hints of honeycomb and vanilla. The creamy mouth-feel adds to the nice finish.
This double Gold Medal winner from Shannon Ridge is a very easy drinking medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc with balanced flavors of granny smith apples, pear, pineapple, lemon with hints of tangerine and minerality. Enough acidity to make it a good foodie wine with lighter summer fare.
