Whitehall Lane Winery has a focus on red wines, more Cabernet driven wines. This 2019 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel offers notes of blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, boysenberry, and huckleberry. The fruit is fully structured by moderate to mature tannins, the use of judicious oak, and a mild acidity. There are back notes of vanilla, sandalwood, and light campfire. This is definitely a food friendly red wine to pair with a various dishes, but it’s also a wine that makes you remember how good Napa wines can be when they’re treated with restraint.
This was pop and pour and it needed more air. Of course very young, but still, this was excellent. Ruby in color. The nose has cherries, floral notes and slight tar. On the palate, this is tannic. Fresh acidity cuts across the tannins though revealing nice cherry fruit. Showing some tight layering already. Great mouthfeel. Of course, this begs for some hearty food. Even more, another ten years in a good cellar should show some improvement.
Made from the Negroamaro grape in the heel of Italy's boot. Purple/ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice; dusty with cherries, tobacco, black pepper and anise. Nice texture. Full bodied. Firm tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, flavors of black cherries with some chocolate and slight anise on the long finish. This is nice on its own but better with food. It needs full bodied food at this point and would work well with Orecchiette in a heavy sauce. Drink over the next eight to twelve years.
Silvery/gold in color, clear and bright with a nice mousse of many smaller bubbles. The nose has orange with a bit of toast. Medium bodied. On the palate, there is a perception of sweetness though the wine is basically dry. Notes of apples, with toasted almonds. Good finish. This drinks easily on its own and would work well with fried appetizers. Drink over the next year or two. Great value for a party.
This is 100% Nero d'Avola from Sicily. Ruby/purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has anise, dust, wild thyme, black cherries and sea air. Veery nice. Plush texture. Medium tannins. On the palate, flavors of black cherries and anise. Good acidity. Long finish. This is a bit bigger/riper than many of the NdA's I have tried from Sicily. Very good on its own, this will work great with meats or fowl. Lamb would work quite well. Drink over the next seven to ten years. Very nice value for the quality!