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 unique rosé blend of 40% Mourvèdre, 30% Zinfandel, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah and 5% Petite Verdot with a nose of ripe strawberries and raspberries. Refreshingly rich flavors of spicy cherry, ripe raspberry, strawberry, red berries, ripe watermelon, rhubarb with excellent food pairing acidity. As it opens, strawberry flavors became more apparent.
A great Pinot for the price. A soft nose reminiscent of blueberry and cherry pie. Yummy favors abound of blueberry, dark cherry, cinnamon, cocoa and other baking spices. Well balanced acidity and soft tannins make this wine easy to enjoy.
A very enjoyable and easy drinking Pinot Noir offering aromas of cherry, plum and leather. A blend of fruit from Anderson Valley and Santa Lucia Hills with jammy flavors of cherry, espresso, ripe plum, dark fruit and spice with subtle notes of chocolate are beautifully integrated with silky tannins and zippy acidity. Paired deliciously with grilled pork chops and grilled veggies.
A rich deep nose of spicy cherry and saddle leather. This well integrated Cabernet offers up a big smooth mouth-feel full of dark cherry, blackberry, plum, spice and cocoa with hints of smoke and saddle leather. Soft tannins enhance the long finish. Buy This Wine
A rich ripe Pinot with a deep nose of blueberry, strawberry and raspberry. Unfiltered and unfined, the wine offers complex flavors of cherry, blueberry, raspberry, plum, baking spice and leather with notes of cola as it opens. Quite jammy on the front with mouth-watering acidity on the back palate. Buy This Wine
