Wine Reviews

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

Jul 082012
 
2009 Carol Shelton Coquille Blanc, White Rhone-style blend, Paso Robles, CA, $24 (S) – Rating 89

An interesting blend of Rhone varieties, 57% Grenache Blanc, 25% Roussanne, 18% Viognier that presents aromas of tropicals, white peach and notes of honey. A creamy mouth-feel with flavors of apple pie, pineapple, peach, and almond with a vanilla spiciness on the back palate. Buy This Wine

Jul 082012
 
2011 Clark-Claudon Vineyards Wild Iris Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA, $28(S) – Rating 90

A Sauvignon Blanc of the first order. A lovely nose of citrus, pears and hints of green apple. 100% SB including the Musque clone, oak barrels and daily lees stirring results luscious mouth-feel offering flavors of citrus, pear, ripe pineapple and honeycomb with notes of oaky vanilla and spice. Plenty of zesty acidity to pair with lighter summer fare. Buy this Wine

Jul 082012
 
2010 Martin & Weyrich Moscato Allegro Muscat Canelli, CA, $12 (S) – Rating 88

Looking for a sweetie for that patio party or to pair with spicy foods…this Moscato may be your answer. A rich nose of ripe peach precedes a slightly effervescent mouth-feel offering flavors of peach, honeycomb and vanilla. Low alcohol at 7.5%, it may also be just enough sweetness to finish off your night. Buy This Wine

Jul 082012
 
2011 Abacela Grenache Rose, Estate Grown, Umpqua Valley, OR $15 (S) – Rating 89

A real patio pleaser with aromas of strawberry and watermelon. Inviting flavors of strawberry, watermelon, ruby red grapefruit with hints of raspberry and minerality. A great foodie wine with plenty of zippy mouth-watering acidity and a long finish. Buy this Wine

Jul 082012
 
2011 Kunde Family Estate Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley. CA, $17 (S) – Rating 88

A soft nose of tropicals and herbs transcends into flavors of honeydew melon, white peach, grapefruit, guava and tropicals with herbal grassy tones and hints of creaminess, still with plenty of acidity. 1% Semillion and 5% barrel aging rounds out the edges and adds a touch of subtle complexity. Buy This Wine