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 excellent and elegant Chardonnay with a nose of pineapple, red apple and spice. The round flavors created by oak barrel fermentation and malolactic fermentation are never overpowering, offering creamy flavors of pineapple red apple, citrus and tropicals. Notes of minerality create complexity with perfect levels of mouth-watering acidity for food pairing. Buy Alpha Omega Chardonnay 2009
A lovely balance of stainless steel fermentation crispness and malolactic fermentation roundness. The nose opens with notes pear and tropical fruits. The palate experience flavors of apple, pineapple pear and lots of crisp tropicals. Sur-lies aging adds to the creamy soft mouth-feel. Plenty of crisp acidity to pair with lighter summer fare. The finish could be longer.
A beautiful nose of cherry, ripe plum, spice and leather. Upon opening the palate is greeted with flavors of blueberry, cherry and plum with hints of raspberry. However, as the wine opens to its full potential the flavors move towards rich dark cherry and spice with notes of cola and earthiness. The long finish is complimented by balanced acidity and supple tannins.
A consistently good example of how delicious coastal single-vineyard CA Pinot Noir can be. Full-bodied yet elegant flavors of of dark cherry, ripe raspberry, cola with rich notes of blueberry and baking spice. The long finish is enhanced by silky tannins and balanced acidity. Buy This Wine
A rich blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, this wine calls out for a warm fireplace and a cold night. A spicy nose of dark cherry, tobacco and blueberry gives way to a full palate of dark berry, black cherry, leather and smoke with fairly soft tannins yet good acidity. Paired wonderfully with chorizo topped steak.
