BUCKLIN Ancient Field Blend “Old Hill” 2016
About 65% Zinfandel and 35% Field Blend including Grenache, Alicante Bouschet, Petite Sirah, Carignane and Mourvedre (over 30 varieties all told). Deep, dark purple-red color. In the mouth the wine […]
MATTHEW WALLACE Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
All Pope Valley fruit from owner Matt Hardin’s family vineyard. Hearty, deep, structured and supple. First impression is very ripe black cherry and blackberry fruits, then a tasty, intriguing savory […]
LOUIS CHEZE Saint-Joseph “Ro Ree” 2016
Textbook style of Northern Rhone Syrah here. Violets and lavender, bright red and blue berries, peppery spice and sun-dried tarragon & thyme. Has the intensity and a bit of wildness […]
NAVARRO Dry Muscat 2017
All lemon zest, grated ginger, white pepper and lemongrass a la dry Southern French Muscats you can find if you look very hard. Dances lightly on the tongue with acidity, […]
ACKERMAN “Alavigna Tosca” 2015
60% Sangiovese, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon (“Super Tuscan Style”) blend. Bright and bold aromas of red cherry liqueur, tarragon and black tea. Tastes like a big, happy mouthful of ripe wild […]
