This has a deep salmon pink color, clear and bright. The nose has a nice watermelon scent. On the palate, this is sweet and visouce. 5% residual sugar. Those who like sweet white Zinfandels should like this.
Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has black raspberries, black pepper, roasted herbs, slight burnt rubber, and a bit of cherries. Full bodied. Rich texture. Lots of vibrancy. On the palate, good fruit but not as boisterous as some vintages. Black raspberries, black cherries, with underlying char and roasted meats. Nice finish. This is obviously young but drinking well. It should mature for another five to ten years and drink well for eight to twelve after that. It drinks great on its own and will work for big flavored foods. Roasted chicken would work well.
Impressive showing for this wine. Garnett in color, slightly flat. The nose is nice with black cherry fruit with some underlying earthiness. On the palate, this has a nice complexity with black cherry fruit. The finish is a bit short but otherwise a delicious wine. Still on the young side, this should continue to improve for the next five to eight years and drink for another ten to twelve after that. A nice wine to serve on Thanksgiving.
From the Burgundy producers now long established winery in Oregon. Purple in color with ruby swirls, mostly clear and bright. The nose is dusty with cherries. Medium bodied. On the palate, black cherries with some cherries and slight earthiness underneath. Nice finish. This is a solid drinking Pinot that is still young and will improve. Hold for another five years and drink for ten after that. Brown sugar, Mustard glazed ham would be a nice match.
Great showing for this 17 year old Pinot from Oregon. Tasted with a group, this was a love or hate it wine, and the issue was brett. Garnett in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cherries, sour cherries and barnyard. Lush texture. On the palate, there is plenty of depth. Light tannins. This tastes young and kept opening in the glass. Cherries and black cherries. Long finish. Drink over the next ten to twelve years. This will work well Beef Wellington.
This is from the famed Burgundy producer's Oregon outpost. This seems to be more full throttle than prior vintages but will no doubt calm down with some age. Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has fresh cherries, black cherries and slight pomegranate. There is also a bit of spice and a hint of tea. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, this has a lot of cherries, some black cherries with a hint of underlying forest floor. Delicious. Light tannins. This needs another three to five years to get closer to peak, and should drink well for ten to fifteen more after tha
This is a Cabernet from Washington state. It actually also has 4% Merlot. Purple in color, a bit of ruby at the rim. Opaque and bright. The nose is very nice with black cherries, plums, some baking spice and a slight liqueur note. Full bodied but not over blown. On the palate, this has juicy black cherries, plums, slight blueberries with some underlying char and a bit of minerality. Good balance. Nice finish. This is drinking well now but should go another seven to ten years. It will work on its own but probably better with food. It went well with pasta but would work well with r
My first time trying this wine. It is Paul Hobbs venture into the Finger Lakes and it is delicious. Light green/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with oranges, slight canned peaches and a floral note. A bit of minerality as well. Medium bodied, slightly viscous texture. On the palate, tart oranges, slight lemon-lime, and some underlying minerality. Excellent acidity. Refreshing. Nice finish. This will work with almost any food, but it worked great with soft cheeses. World class Riesling. Drink over the next ten to twelve years, but it will probably go twice that
This is a "Bordeaux Blanc" styles wine from Washington state. It is 69% Sauvignon Blanc and 31% Semillon. Very impressive and a dead ringer for a Bordeaux white in style and quality. Light golden in color. The nose has apples, wax, sweet herbs, minerality and a touch of cedar. Light to medium bodied. Nice texture. On the palate, apples, slight citrus, wax with underlying minerality. Fresh and lively. Good acidity. Long finish. Versatile. This drinks great on its own and will work with with sea food, pork or fowl and also spicy Asian foods. Drink over the next few years for its
This is a rose made from Cabernet Franc and Merlot in Virginia. Light pink in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with strawberries and some watermelon. Light to medium bodied. On the palate, this is crisp and clean. It drinks quite easily and there is nice watermelon fruit. Moderate finish. This drinks well on its own but should work with all but the heaviest of meat dishes. Drink over the next year.
