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 good-value go-to red blend. Very easy drinking with soft and inviting tannins. A nice nose of blueberry, cherry and dark spice. On the palate resides the same dark fruit and cherry flavors with added notes of coca, tobacco box and espresso on the finish. Best after decanting for about 15 minutes. Buy This Wine
It is hard to find an excellent value Pinot Noir… but here’s a good one. A pleasant nose of blueberry, plum dark spice with interesting notes of bramble and tobacco. Medium bodied with rich flavors of dark cherry jam, blackberry and ripe raspberry with plenty of spicy undertones, hints of leather and minerality. Soft tannins with a touch of acidity round out the wine. Buy This Wine
Sometimes yummy is the right descriptor and this Zin is yummy. A rich nose of cherry and strawberry jam is the first act followed by jammy flavors of blackberry, dark cherry and baking spice. Notes of espresso and soft tannins add a delicious finishing touch. Buy This Wine
From organically grown grapes this 100% stainless steel Sauvignon Blanc comes alive with a nose of Meyer lemon creme pie. Crisp flavors are highlighted by kiwi fruit along with Meyer lemon and tropicals. Zippy acidity as you’d expect from stainless steel fermentation with a long Meyer lemon finish. A good value under $20. Buy This Wine
Expressive aromas of cheery pie and rich smoke are enticing. The palate offers up flavors of blackberry, dark cherry and plum with hints of cedar, espresso and caramel. Give it a bit of time in the decanter to open up and fully appreciate the balanced tannins and acidity. Buy This Wine
