This is a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Syrah from the Powerline Vineyard in Walla Walla.  Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, graphite and an earthiness.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, black raspberries and slight black olives with good acidity. Long finish.  This drinks nicely on its own and worked well with Mushroom Burgers.  Still young, this should drink well for another ten to fifteen years.  

Another big name for Napa's past that probably doesn't get the attention it deserves compared to the "latest-greatest" but still provides a lot of quality.  This is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon with 9% Merlot.  Deep garnet in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has cassis, tobacco, and spice (cloves?).  Full bodied.  Silky tannins.  Good balance.  On the palate, cassis, slight black cherries and spice.  Long finish.  This drinks great on its own but is better with food.  This would be great with a Beef Stew.  Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.

This is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot.  Inky purple, opaque and bright.  The nose is tight but opens a bit with some air.  Cassis, dust, oak and cumin.  Firm tannins.  Lots of energy.  Good acidity.  On the palate, black cherries, cassis and spice with plenty of depth.  Good finish.  This needs time for my tastes.  There is a lot here but it seems a bit shut down.  I would hold for five and then drink for ten to fifteen after that.  If drinking soon, it will need a steak or Prime Rib to stand up to the tannins.  The score should go up a few poi

This venerable old label used to be one of the most talked about wines from Napa.  Today, it seems to barely get a mention yet the quality is still top notch.  Fame is fickle.  This vintage is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petite Verdot and 3% Malbec.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is classic Napa which is also to say very Bordeaux-like in a ripe year.  Black cherries, some cassis, earthy, cigar box and slight graphite.  Great texture.  Firm tannins.  Full bodied.  On the palate, cassis, earthiness and spice.  Long finish.  This is outstanding.  Great on its own but better with

This is a bigger in style for Oregon pinot Noir.  Ruby/purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has sour cherries, a slight earthiness and spice.  Medium to full bodied.  An interesting soft texture.  On the palate, sour cherries and a very slight anise note.  Good acidity.  Long finish.  This is a delicious Pinot Noir that seems to be getting close to peak.  Drink over the next five to seven years.  Great on its own, this would work well with Salmon and could stand up to big flavorful sauces.  

This is a dry Riesling from the Finger Lakes region in New York.  At age 14, it is showing some age but still offering up plenty.  Deep golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has canned peaches, slight petrol, and a bit of minerality.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, the peached come thru but also a bit of  bitterness.  Seems a bit part prime but the acidity is keeping it going.  Nice finish.  If you own any, drink up, but certainly worth drinking.  Better with some food.  It would be nice with a beet and goat cheese salad.  

Really interesting wine.  This is Pinot Gris (Grigio) from Germany.  The name of the wine comes from a Goethe poem Prometheus.  Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has light white peach and minerality.  Medium bodied.  Good balance.  Nice acidity.  On the palate, minerals, peach and a slight herbal quality.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own, but better with food.  A nice wine with a Red Lentil salad.  drink over the next five years.  

Another great wine from Fait-Mail.  These wine get some buzz but deserve even more.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is great with cassis, slight graphite, cedar, spice and char.  Full bodied.  Firm tannins.  Great energy and balance.  On the palate, this is concentrated, intense and delicious.  Flavors of cassis, slight dark chocolate, spice and char.  Long finish.  This is still quite young and won't hit peak for at least a decade.  That said, it provides a lot of pleasure right now.  Drink over the next twenty years.  Fantastic on its own, this would work with big meat

This bottle had been purchased at the winery.  Deep ruby  in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with cherries, sandalwood, tea leaves and spice.  Medium to full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Great acidity.  On the palate, this seems at peak.  Complex and delicious.  Flavors of cherries, some black cherries, spice and char.  Long finish.  This is nice on its own but much better with food. Perfect with a plate of pasta.  Drink over the next five to seven years.  

The inaugural vintage of this wine.  This is a blend of 33% Zinfandel, 31% Petite Sirah, 22% Merlot and 14% Syrah from various appellations around California.  Deep garnet in color, clear and matte.  The nose has cherries, black cherries, gravel, spice and slight mocha.  Medium to full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Good balance.  On the palate, flavors of cherries and black cherries with some chocolate and underlying char.  Good finish.  This is accessible and ready to go.  It is nice on its own and will work well with many foods (not seafood).  Baked chicken dishes would work well.  Drink over