This is an inexpensive Pinot Grigio from Washington state. It costs about $10 which is fair. Light white gold/copper in color. The nose is light but mostly minerals. Easy drinking although it finishes bitter. Has some acidity. If this is the option at a party, it is fine. Drink now.
This is doing quite well at 11 years from vintage. It is a Washington state Cab Franc that in its youth was boisterous and ripe but has calmed down, picked up some funk and is drinking well. Purple in color. The nose has black cherries, cherries, slight tobacco and baking spice. On the palate, this has wispy tannins. Good juicy black cherry fruit with underlying char and a bit of forest floor. Good balance. Nice finish. Works well on its own or with some bigger or medium foods especially roast.
Urban Vintner is an Ohio wine making wine from purchased grapes. This wine was made from grapes purchased in Chile. I tasted from a freshly opened bottle. I was told it improved greatly with air. Purple in color. The nose is all about bell pepper. Concentrated and persistent bell pepper. Maybe a bit of smoke as well. Now, a little bell pepper in a Cabernet can be charming at times, but this was unpleasant. On the palate, this has tingling acidity. Perhaps some trapped CO2. There are some plums on the palate with slight tannins. Short finish. Tastes vary and you might like this,
Urban Vintner is an Ohio winery making wine from purchased grapes. This particular wine uses grapes from the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State. This was the best of their wines and is not only respectable but quite good. Garnet in color. The nose has black cherries with a slight herbal (chervil?) note. The tannins come on strong at first but mellow out on the midpalate and finish. There is some depth and complexity but this is young and could use a few years in the cellar. It is a quality and varietally correct Cabernet. It calls for bigger grilled or roasted foods and will also
This is made by a winery in Ohio from California grapes. It is a Zinfandel blend made in a lighter and easier style. Light ruby in color. The nose has candies cherries. On the palate, this is sweet and almost cloying. It reminds one of home made wines made in Italian communities often self referred to as "Dago Red". Not a style that I prefer but those who like a sweet red will probably enjoy this more. Food such as pizza or cheese would certainly help.
Urban Vintner is an Ohio winery making wine in Ohio from purchased grapes around the globe. Muddy Paws is their value line with $1 from every bottle going to the local animal rescue. The grapes for this wine are from Washington state. Light silvery green/gold in color. The nose has some peach and a bit of citrus. On the palate, this is slightly sweet with peach notes. There is also a bit of a minty quality on the finish. Not a lot of depth in this wine, but easy sweet wine. Those looking for this type of wine will probably like it more than I. Mostly a cocktail wine or with a nice
This winery is located just east of Cleveland Ohio. They purchase grapes from around the world and craft wines. Most wines are sold locally or at their tasting room. These grapes are from Clear Lake in Lake County, California. Light silvery/gold in color. The nose is a bit grassy with a slight melon note. A nice slightly oily texture. On the palate, this is light. Some melon notes. It's a bit flat but overall an easy, clean wine with no faults. This should be a popular wine at the tasting room on a Friday summer night.
One of the best Cabs from Sineann I have had. This is classic Washington Cab. Purple in color with some ruby swirls. The nose is great with black cherries, slight fresh rubber and tarragon. On the palate, this is deep and intense. Black cherry fruit over spice. It unwinds in the glass. Firm tannins. Drank over three nights and it was best on night three. Long finish. This will work with a wide variety of foods. Probably needs about five to seven years and then should be good for fifteen after that. If opening now, decant for six to eight hours.
Looking for a nice value in dessert wines? This one retails for around $15 and is nice. Golden in color. The nose has nice pineapple fruit, with a bit of lychee and peach. On the palate, the pineapple carries thru. This is sweet. A bit of honey. Nice to have a couple of ounces on its own.
This is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Syrah from Cayuse Vineyard in Washington. At eleven years from vintage it is rolling along just fine. Pop and pour and it was drinking quite well. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose is nice with black raspberries, black cherries, slight burnt rubber/iron and a bit of a slight green herbal note (tarragon?). On the palate, this has a lovely texture. Juicy, black raspberries, black cherries with slight char underneath. Good finish. Worked well with roasted mushrooms. Should have another decade left if well stored but I doubt it
