Synopsis, Our Opinion: Smooth as silk, but a VERY powerful wine that paired well with the braised short ribs Producer/Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, […]
Category: Red Wines
Tablas Creek Vineyard Dianthus Rose 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A SUPER “New California” Rosè. Producer/Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Southern Rhone Rosè blend – 49% Mourvedre, 39% […]
Sunier Fleurie 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Light, refreshing Beaujolais that had just enough zest to make it interesting. Producer/Winery: Julien Sunier; Avenas, France. Grape Variety: Gamay. Geographic Appellation: […]
Xavier Vins Cuvee Anonyme Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2010
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This Châteauneuf-du-Pape simply had impeccable quality and was an exceptional value for the price. Producer/Winery: Xavier Vignon; Courthezon, France. Grape Variety: Southern […]
Denner Vineyards Ditch Digger 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: VERY DELICIOUS Grenache blend. Producer/Winery: Anthony Yount (Winemaker); Denner Vineyards; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Grenache blend – 60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, […]
Au Bon Climat Isabelle California Pinot Noir 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A VERY UNIQUE Pinot Noir…silky with immaculate balance, yet saturated with unimpaired flavors, pliable tannins and opulent mouth-feel. Producer/Winery: Jim Clendenen; Au […]
Laffourcade Anjou Villages Rouge 2010
Synopsis, Our Opinion: OUTSTANDING French Cabernet Franc table wine that’s a GREAT value. Producer/Winery: Pascal Laffourcade; Château Perray Jouanne; France. Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc. Geographic […]
Fourrier Aux Echezeau and Vieille Vigne Gevrey-Chambertin 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: They were both MEMORABLE red Burgundy Producer/Winery: Domaine Fourrier; Côte d’Or; Gevrey-Chambertin, France. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin; Burgundy, France. […]
Faury Cote-Rotie 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A wine that really shined both with the mild venison and sipping alone. Producer/Winery: Lionel Faury; Chavanay, France. Grape Variety: Syrah blend […]
Stellareese Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This Cabernet had lots of virtues, but for our palates it was just to sweet. Producer/Winery: Rachel Stellareese Davies & Geoffrey Daves; […]