2022 Luce della Vite Lucente, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$37.00USD

This Super Tuscan is a blend of Merlot and Sangiovese.  Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has black cherries, cherries, slight black raspberries, cedar and spice.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  Big acidity.  On the palate, this is drinking well with flavors of black cherries, black raspberries, slight chocolate and slight char.  Long finish.  This wine drinks well above its price class and is a great value.  It is better with food.  A nice choice with Pasta dishes or also Pizza.  Drink over the next five to eight years.  

2021 Sine Qua Non Distenta White III, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
97
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$200.00USD

This white wine from California checks in at 15.5% abv.  It is a blend of 33% Chardonnay, 27% Viognier, 24% Gelber Muskateller, 12% Roussanne, and the rest Petit Manseng.  Light golden in color with some green hues, clear and bright.  The nose has peaches, wax, almonds, honey and a bit of alcohol.  Full bodied.  Good energy.  On the palate, this is a big white wine.  Big flavors of peach, apricots, almonds, and honey.  Long finish.  It drinks great on its own and if pairing with food, it will need big flavors.  It would go well with pork chops.  Drink over the next ten years.  

2022 Domaine de Châteaumar Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Vincent, France, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$20.00USD

This cuvee is 100% Syrah from fifty year old vines.  It is also one of my go to budget wines.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, slight bacon fat, black pepper and spice.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  great texture and mouthfeel.  On the palate, this is delicious.  Flavors of black raaspberries with some meatiness and spice.  Nice finish.  This drinks well on its own and will work well with many foods.  It would be a nice choice with Indian foods.  Drink over the next seven to ten years.

2020 Kinsman Eades Syrah Aberro Bien Nacido Block Z, USA, California, Santa Maria Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$128.00USD

A very nice Syrah from Santa Maria in southern California.  Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has black raspberries, black pepper, slight roasted meats, and slight violets.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, this has bold fruit.  Flavors of black raspberries with some black pepper and char.  Great texture.  Long finish.  This is drinking well now if still youthful.  Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.  It's great on its own and will work nicely with Roasted vegetable.  

2022 North Coast Wine Club Chenin Blanc, USA, American White Wine, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-

Made from purchased grapes in northeast ohio.  Very nice wine.  Varietally correct.  Light golden in color.  The nose is clean with slight orange peel, some peach and a hint of minerality.  Light to medium bodied.  On the palate, this drinks easy.  Nice on its own, this will work with many foods.  A good picnic wine due to its diversity.  Drink over the next year or two.  

2021 Carlisle Zinfandel Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valley, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A

This is a blend of 85% Zinfandel and 15% Alicante Bouschet.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with black raspberries, slight plums, black pepper and a bit of char.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Great balance and energy.  On the palate, this is tasty.  Flavors of black raspberries, some raspberries and a bit of bramble.  Long finish.  This is drinking well now on its own and will work with spicy foods.  BBQ Ribs would be a nice match.  Drink over the next five to ten years.  

2010 Maybach Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Materium, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2010
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$310.00USD

One of my favorite Napa Cabs, it was nice to try a Materium with some age on it from a very good if not great vintage.  Inky purple in color with a thin ruby rim, opaque and bright.  The nose is great with cassis, cedar, graphite and char.  Great texture.  Medium to firm tannins.  On the palate, this is not quite at peak but getting there.  Layers of cassis with some minerality and char.  Long finish.  Delicious.  This is great on its own and will work well with heavy meaty dishes such as Prime Rib.  Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.

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