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 big red blend of native and international grape varieties with an inviting nose of rich dark cherry, raspberry jam spice and leather. Rather fruit forward with flavors of dark fruit, cherry and raspberry with hints of cola and vanilla. Full to medium bodied with supple yet integrated tannins. A great value wine that will pair well with grilled meats or stews. Buy This Wine
A very easy drinking red patio pleaser. Aromas of raspberry, red berries, blueberry and cinnamon waft from the glass. Medium to light bodied, offering well balanced flavors of red berry fruit, plum raspberry and spice with soft tannins. Excellent with lighter spring or summer fare. Buy This Wine
A very dry and crisp Sauvignon Blanc with a bouquet of citrus, honeysuckle and white spices. A wonderful balance of acidity and mouth-feel with flavors of green apple, pineapple and citrus with notes of ruby red grapefruit and minerality. A great food pairing wine with lighter and summer fare. Buy This Wine
A good value Pinot Noir with a pleasant nose of blueberry and cherry with hints of cola and notes of campfire smoke. The wine has a rich and round mouth-feel with flavors of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, red cherry and cola. Soft tannins make the wine immediately enjoyable. Buy This Wine
A consistently exciting 100% Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet with intense red color and a bouquet of dark fruit, plum, black cherry, spice and saddle leather. The palate will be intrigued with flavors of blackberry, black cherry and dark spice. Solid yet approachable tannins with balanced acidity and a long finish of dark chocolate with hints of espresso. Give it an hour to open in the decanter for the full experience. Buy This Wine
