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
J Cuvee 20 is a elegant sparkler at a superb price. 49% Chardonnay and 49% Pinot with a touch of oak and residual sugar. Notes of red apple, raspberry, caramel, citrus and pear dissolve into a smooth lush finish. My mother, a sparkling wine fanatic, absolutely loved these bubbles. A well deserved 90 from WE.
I can’t say enough about Twenty Rows Napa Cabernet. I thought the 2007 was the best $20 Napa Cabernet and the 2008 follows suit. Very drinkable now with just a short decant. From the winemakers at Vinoce, this Cab is a great value.
An excellent Paso Cabernet Red Zeppelin is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, 4% Merlot, 3% Petite Sirah, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc. A big wine but not as big as it’s Napa cousins. Give it a half hour to breathe and it softens nicely. Limited production…Contact Red Zeppelin Winery for purchase
Maybe the best Texas Chardonnay I’ve had. Nice notes of fruit with a touch of butter and honey. Unfortunately, it is only available for purchase in the Pheasant Ridge tasting room in Lubbock, Texas.
Mi Sueno translates into “My Dream” and this Cabernet is a dream. Big and bold jammy blackberry, dark cherry and supple tannins. Big in the mouth yet not overpowering. WE -92
