2020 Castello del Trebbio Chianti Rùfina Riserva Lastricato, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$60.00USD

This organic wine from Tuscany is 100% Sangiovese fermented in terracotta amphorae and aged in wood barrels.  Deep purple in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is nice  with dusty cherries, slight spice, leather and slight thyme.  Medium body.  Medium tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, flavors of cherries with a bit of dust.  Good finish.  This is drinking well now and should continue for another five to ten years.It is nice on its own but better with food.  A great choice for Pizza nights but also a classic pairing with pasta.  

2016 Cuna de Reyes Rioja, Spain, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2016
Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+

This is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha from Rioja, Spain.  Garnet in color, purple at the core, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with cherries and dill.  Soft texture.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, this seems fully mature at age 10.  Flavors of ripe cherries with slight sour cherry notes also.  Long finish.  This is an inexpensive red wine that delivers well for the money.  A great choice for a midweek dinner of Meat Loaf or Rotisserie Chicken.  Drink over the next couple of years.  

Sea Smoke 2023 Pinot Noir, Southing

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$95.00USD

Sea Smoke has long produced very good and unique Pinot Noir coming from a scant few miles from the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County. The ubiquitous fog that covers the mountains helps to grow Pinot in its naturally desired cool environment. What results out of this for Santa Barbara Pinot Noir is that Sea Smoke is more on the darker fruit side and carries an earthy quality that an abundance of Santa Barbara Pinot Noir does not.

2007 Turley Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2007
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A

A gorgeous wine that may not yet be at peak.  Purple in color, shimmering bright.  The nose has boysenberries, chocolate, slight graphite, char and spice.  Full bodied.  Firm tannins.  Very well balanced.  On the palate, flavors of black raspberries, char and slight chocolate.  Long finish.  This does not seem to be at peak yet but getting there.  If opening soon, a one hour decant would be a good idea.  Drink over the next ten to twenty years.  This drinks well on its own and will work with hearty foods.  This would be nice with Lamb Stew or Quinoa with Roasted Squash.  

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