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 rich dense fruit Pinot Noir with a nose of yummy blueberry pie. Dark in the glass with full flavors of blueberry, cherry, chocolate, cola and hints of tobacco box. Medium acidity with well integrated and supple tannins adds to the complexity. Give this wine a little time to open up for the full effect. Buy This Wine
The blend of 92 percent Sangiovese and 8 percent Chardonnay sports a nose of ripe strawberry with slight notes of tomato. The flavors are an enjoyable blend of ripe strawberry, raspberry, a hint of ripe tomato and rhubarb. Fermented in neutral barrels for a soft and round mouth-feel. Buy This Wine
A favorite in the naked/unoaked Chardonnay genre. Opens with a clean nose of ripe pineapple and floral notes. The palate is presented with flavors of ripe pineapple, citrus, red apple, floral notes and a hint of minerality. The just right level of zippy acidity makes this a wine to enjoy on its own or pairing with lighter dishes. Buy This Wine
A bold GSM blend, 55% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, offering deep aromas of black fruit, leather, tobacco and dusty dark chocolate. On the palate expect flavors of dark cherry, plum, raspberry, dark cocoa powder, espresso, a hint of Mexican vanilla and baking spice. Enough zippy acidity and tannin to add structure. Buy This Wine
Aptly named, Ingenious is a red blend of 72% Nebbiolo, 19% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon with a nose of blackberry pie and hints of cinnamon. Rich on the palate, flavors of blackberry, blueberry, ripe plum, cola, oaky vanilla and dark baking spices combine with supple tannins to create a very enjoyable and versatile wine. Buy This Wine
