Inky purple, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is powerful and concentrated with cassis, spice, cedar and slight char.  Semi-lush texture.  Medium tannins.  Good balance.  On the palate, this has cassis, chocolate, slight chalky note (which is interesting) along with some forest floor notes and a touch of char.  Long finish.  This seems to be drinking well now and although it likely won't improve, should drink at peak for another ten to fifteen years.  Very nice on its own, this should work well with many dishes (except sea food).  It would be nice with Cassoulet.  

Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is lovely and a bit concentrated.  Cassis, chocolate, fresh tobacco, and just a hint of fresh herbs (Marjoram?).  Silky, almost chalky texture which is very nice.  Firm tannins.  Good energy.  On the palate, cassis and very concentrated.  It's not that its not a big wine, but at the moment it is very tight.  If drinking soon, give it plenty of air.  It is delicious.  Long finish.  This needs another five years (or more) of cellaring and should drink well for another fifteen to twenty after that.  It is better on its own right now but with s

Silvery/gold in color, slightly cloudy but still bright.  The nose is nice with lemon cream and slight vanilla notes and just a hint of char.  Enough acidity to carry the structure.  On the palate, lemons, slight lemon cream with spice/oak.  Good finish.  This could use some more cellaring although it is drinking well now.  Hold for a few years and patience will be rewarded (and the score will rise a couple of points).  It is not overblown but a Chard for those who like a bit more round edges.  It is lovely on its own and would work well with many foods including most seafoods.  It would be

While this is good every year (and I don't know if it is always the same blend), this vintage might be the best yet.  According to the web site, it appears that it is a blend of mostly Semillon from Rossi Ranch with some Muscadelle from Pagani vineyard.  Light to medium yellow/gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose  is great with slight tropical fruit (Pineapple and Guava?) along with slight almonds and a bit of minerality.  Medium bodied.

This is a nice, solid Cabernet Franc from Hungary.  Varietally correct and fairly priced.  Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, tobacco, green bell pepper and spice.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, black cherries with some tobacco and a slight green note.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but better with food.  A nice wine to pair with stuffed pepper.  Drink over the next few years.  

This is a Rosé from Lower Austria made from a blend of Zweigelt, St. Laurent, and Cabernet Sauvignon.  Deep salmon pink in color, clear and bright. The varietals are vinified separately and then blended.  The nose is nice with strawberries and cherries and slight salinity.  Light to medium bodied.  Silky texture.  On the palate, this is refreshing with flavors of strawberries and slight cherries.  Good acidity.  Nice finish.  This is delightful on its own and will work nicely with grilled foods.  A nice choice for a grilled Burger this summer.

This is a Rosé wine from Austria made from Zweigelt grapes.  Deep salmon pink in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with cranberries, cherries, and a slight minerality.  Slightly viscous.  Light bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is refreshing with cherries and slight cranberry notes.  Good finish.  This is very food friendly and would work nicely with lighter dishes such as a Ham Casserole.  Drink now.

This Pinot Noir drinks like Santa Barbara with a little bit of Oregon. The cool climate of the Santa Rita Hills allows for the development of pomegranate, rhubarb, black cherry, and green and black tea leaves, while its earthiness and minerality are the best attributes of Oregon Pinot Noir. Here the Southing, which has matured greatly over the years, stands apart of the run of the mill Pinot Noir. If you’ve ever been to Santa Barbara you can see the layer of clouds that hug the mountains like a blanket. Underneath that blanket are the Sea Smoke vineyards that were planted 25 years ago.

From a 375ml bottle. This is 100% Sagrantino made as a desert wine.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, black currants, and spice.  Full bodied.  Slightly sweet.  On the palate, black currants, soy sauce and spice.  Intriguing and a bit exotic.  Long finish.  This is nice on its own and would be nice with a piece of Biscotti.  Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. 

This is a blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo.  Ruby in color, purple at the core, mostly clear and bright.  The nose is nice with cherries, dust, sandalwood and herbs.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this has nice cherry fruit with some spice.  Good finish.  This is better with food and would work well with pasta with a red sauce.  Drink over the next eight to twelve years.