2021 Schuchmann Wines Saperavi Vinoterra, Georgia, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A

This is from the country of Georgia and made from the Saperavi grape.  The grapes are fermented in Kvevri (amphorae) and then matured in French barrels.  The result is an interesting and fantastic wine.  Purple in color with ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is earthy with black cherries and black raspberries.  Full bodied.  Firm tannins.  On the palate, this is deep and complex with black raspberries, spices and slight char.  Long finish.  This wine demonstrates what a quality wine can be utilizing both ancient and modern techniques.  It is great on its own, but also very fo

2018 La Sirena Pirate TreasuRed, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2018
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$65.00USD

This is a fun wine from a "pirate" themed bottle.  It is a blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Grenache, Petite Sirah and Cab Franc.  Purple/ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with black cherries, black raspberries, some plums, gravel, vanilla and spice.  Medium to full bodied.  Plush texture.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, this has some varietal complexity.  Some depth.  Easy drinking.  Flavors of black cherries, black raspberries and plums.  Good finish.  A nice wine on its own, this worked well with a variety of home made pizzas.  Seems at peak right now

2020 Otronia Chardonnay III & VI, Argentina, Patagonia, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$80.00USD

Light golden in color with slight green hues, clear and bright.  The nose has grapefruit, slight chamomile and slight spice.  Medium to full bodied.  Tart acidity.  Light tannins.  On the palate, grapefruit and granny smith apples.  Long finish.  This is nice on its own but better with food.  Seafood would work but so would fried chicken.  Drink over the next seven to ten years.

2020 Otronia Pinot Noir, Argentina, Patagonia, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$79.00USD

This is a Pinot Noir from Argentina.  Pale Ruby in color, clear at the rim, clear and bright.  The nose has black cherries, slight blueberries and a bit of dried herbal notes.  Medium bodied.  Nice texture.  On the palate, cherries with a touch of sandalwood.  Light tannins.  Long finish.  This is nice on its own but would be even better with food.  A nice wine to serve with roasted duck or chicken.  Drink over the next five years.  

2022 3 Badge Beverage Corp Pinot Noir Subterra Los Olivos District, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$23.00USD

This is the inaugural vintage of this wine which tries to offer a bit of price relief while producing a quality Pinot Noir.  For the most part, they succeed.  It is a lighter in style Pinot.  Pale ruby  in color with slight blue hues, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with cherries, cinnamon, spice and just a slight menthol note.  Medium bodied.  Light tannins.  On the palate, cherries, bitter cherries and slight spice.  Moderate finish.  It lists 13.8%abv on the label.  This is nice but better with a bit of food.  It should work nicely with fried appetizers.  Drink over the next five yea

Voga Italia Prosecco DOC Still

Vintage: 
2024
Score: 
90
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$14.99USD

Prosecco has a long and varied history, originally made as a still wine it eventually morphed into the world’s most popular sparkling wine. And now Voga has decided to take Prosecco back to its roots, and is making a “still Prosecco,” specifically without bubbles. Comprised entirely of Glera (the grape name which was also called Prosecco at one point) this offers softer notes of apricot, resin, and light guava, but this is not a fruity wine – there are more stone fruit characteristics – white peach, quince and loquat.

Prosecco, Glera

2003 Clos Mimi Grenache Hommage à Henri Bonneau, California, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2003
Score: 
95
Grade: 
A

A blast from the past.  100% Grenache made into a full throttle dessert wine.  This spend a long time in barrel prior to bottling.  18.5% abv and NOT fortified.  At age 21, this was singing.  Mostly brown but with some red hues, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has raspberries, dark chocolate and a bit of spice.  Full bodied.  Viscous.  On the palate, this is slightly sweet.  Deep and complex.  Contemplative.  This seems like its at peak but should have some time left.  Really a special wine.  Congrats to Tim Spear.  

2000 Cockburn Porto Vintage, Portugal, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2000
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$65.00USD

Decanted for three hours prior to serving.  Deep garnet in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with black cherries, black licorice, slight milk chocolate, raisins and a bit of alcohol.  Full bodied.  On the palate, this has some sweetness.  Flavors of black cherries with milk chocolate, char and some alcohol especially on the finish.  Tasty.  This is nice on its own and worked well with blue cheese.  Seems to be at peak now but should go another decade. 

2014 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard, USA, California, Paso Robles, Willow Creek, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2014
Score: 
97
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$130.00USD

Loved this wine!  It is a blend of 68% Syrah and 32% Mourvedre.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is great with black raspberries, black cherries, plums, black pepper, roasted meats and herbs and slight dried flower notes.  Full bodied.  Lovely texture.  Great energy.  On the palate, this is delicious.  Flavors of black raspberries, roasted earthiness, plums, spice and white pepper.  Long finish.  Good balance.  This is drinking well now but still youthful.  Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.  great on its own, this would wo

2019 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard, USA, California, Paso Robles, Willow Creek, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
96
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$110.00USD

This is a blend of 79% Syrah and 21% Mataro (Mourvedre) from Paso Robles.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with black raspberries, plums, black pepper, roasted meats, earthy and char.  Full bodied.  Lush texture.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, this has lively acidity.  Loads of black raspberry fruit with earthiness, black pepper and char.  Long finish.  This drinks great on its own and will work with big roasted meat, fowl or veggie dishes.  Drink over the next fifteen to twenty years. 

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