Another nice Bordeaux. The retsail price is, however, $50. Hopefully, it can be found for less. Ruby/purple in color. The nose has cassis, cherries, slight barnyard and a fair amount of green bell pepper. It is better on the palate, with fresher cherries and less bell pepper. It does have drying tannins on the finish.
Purple/ruby in color. The nose has cigar and cherries. Penty of tannins. The fruit seems a bit under ripe. Some people like that style of Bordeaux but it was borderline with me. Certainly a fine enough glass of wine. It will cellar but I don't know that it will improve. There is some complexity. I am probably being a bit harsh but this retails for $30 and I would expect more.
I get excited about finding great bottles and inexpensive prices. One of the best ways to make those discoveries is to look for the inexpensive Bordeaux in great vintages. 2015 is the first great vintage since 2010. This wine retails for about $10. That is a great value. Purple/ruby in color. The nose has black cherries, slight earthiness and bit of tobacco. On the palate, ripe red fruits; cherries, dark cherries and slight cassis. Also a slight earthiness that should become more prominent with age. Yes, I would not hesitiate to aly a few bottles down for 5 to 10 years and it shoul
Wow, this was one of the better Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand that I have had in a while. Blind, I would have guessed this to be from the Loire Valley. Light gold in color. The nose has nice white grapefruit with a nice minerality. Those qualities contiue thru to the pa;late. It is ripe but well within reason. Excellent acidity. Long finish. My only complaint? I tried to buy some and was unable to find any.
This is a blend of a lot of different grapes led by Zinfndel. It is quite ripe and has some enjoyment factor. Purple in color. The nose is a bit puney with some raspberries and dark cherries. On the palate, this is slightly sweet/prune with some red fruit. Nice texture. A fun wine.
This is a blend. Purple in color. The nose is very nice with dark cherries, black raspberries, dark chocolate, black pepper and spice. Nice, full bodied texture. Tannic. Tasty on the palate with black raspberries, pepper and black cherries. Some complexity. Nice finish. Outstanding value at $20.
This is there luxury cuvee. It was pop and pour which did this a disservice as it was quite tight. Purple in color. The nose is deep with cassis, coffee and slight peppery notes. On the palate, this is quite tannic and tight. It is delicious. Plenty of cassis fruit. Depth. It slowly unwinds in the glass. The future is very bright for this. Around $125 per bottle is not inexpensive, but it is an excellent wine.
An outstanding Sonoma Cabernet. At $50, this is certainly priced in the ball park. it is very tight right now, so it needs some cellaring or air before serving. Purple in color. The nose has sweet cassis fruit, some dark cherries and tobacco with spice. On the palate, there are firm tannins. Pretty black cherry fruit. Nice finish.
Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice; earthy with cherries. On the palate, this is bigger in style with cherries and slight sour cherries. Nice texture. Plenty of depth. Should improve with some short term cellaring. Very nice.
Another solid inexpensive wine from Dancing Coyote. Certainly a value pick. Purple in color. The nose has raspberries and bramble. On the palate, it is slightly sweet with jammy black raspberry fruit. A slight bit of heat on the finsish. For $15, this is a nice wine, perfect for casual drinking.
