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 refreshing wine with a zesty nose of tropicals, lemon and honeysuckle. Mouthwatering acidity proceeds flavors of ripe pineapple, orange zest and ripe lemon with subtle hints of honeycomb. Pair with lighter summer fare. Buy This Wine
The vineyard was planted in 1916 with an Italian field blend of Zinfandel, Alicante Bouchet, Petite Sirah, Napa Gamay and Chasselas Dore’. The blend creates a distinct richness without being jammy. A full nose of blackberry, boysenberry and black cherry. Juicy acidity with flavors of blueberry, blackberry and boysenberry with notes of raspberry and spice in the long finish. This is what single-vineyard wines are all about. Buy This Wine
Kathleen Inman’s wines have recently seen a lot of well deserved positive press. An excellent expression of organic Russian River Pinot Noir, light and bright yet powerful. Crisp with only 12.5% alcohol, it offers aromas of cherry, blueberry and raspberry with complimentary spicy notes. A velvety mouth-feel with beautifully integrated flavors of cherry, blackberry, blueberry and dark spice with hints of cola and espresso in the long finish. Buy This Wine
Balanced decadence is the term that comes to mind when I consider this wine. An enticing nose of apple, citrus and pineapple with subtle hints of honey and caramel. Flavors of mom’s apple pie, ripe pineapple, pear and vanilla blend seamlessly into the creamy mouth-feel with balanced acidity. Buy This Wine
The blending of grapes aged in both stainless steel and concrete tanks creates an excellent expression of Chardonnay, crisp without sharp edges. The nose hints of tropicals, red apples and creamy pineapple. Food pairing acidity is balanced with a creamy mouth-feel combined with flavors of red apple, baked pears and citrus with notes of minerality on the long finish. One of our favorite 2011 Chardonnays. Buy This Wine
