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 great value Pinot Noir at $20. Opens with a nose of cherry and leather which gives way to lighter-style flavors of cherry and raspberry with hints of leather and spice. Balanced acidity and a hint of sweetness round out this go-to Pinot. Buy This Wine
A blend of two Grenache vineyards in Mendocino and Paso Robles, the nose offers of notes of watermelon and cherry with memories of Jolly Rancher red candy. Fun crisp flavors of red cherry, strawberry and spicy raspberry are balanced with great food-friendly acidity. Enjoy chilled on the patio or with light summer fare. Buy This Wine
A yummy Chard with a nose of apple and spice. Think apple pie on the palate with notes of cinnamon and caramel with hints of tropical fruit, ripe pear and minerality wrapped up in a soft balanced mouth-feel. Buy This Wine
This mountain Cabernet continues to come into its own. Give it a good 30 minutes in decanter for full effect. The opening act is a nose of dark cherry, chocolate with hints of tobacco box. A rich but not over-ripe artisan Cab, it will fill the palate with flavors of dark cherry, dark fruit, chocolate and spice with subtle tobacco and leather notes. Very well-integrated and balance tannins. Buy this Wine.
A big jammy Pinot with a nose of cherry and spice. A rich mouth-feel full of ripe cherry, strawberry, raspberry and baking spice with notes of saddle leather on the finish. Rather well balanced for such a big wine. Definitely give this big boy time to breathe. Buy this Wine
