Al Shikoh

9.7

opaque, very dark ruby, prominent glass staining tears; lifted aromatics, black cherry, cassis, lavender, menthol, cardamom, sage, oregano; very concentrated, ripe red and black fruits, long finish with nicely textured tannins; full bodied, dry, prominent tannins, medium + acidity, 14.7% ABV; made from blend of 55% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot; $200 — 24 days ago

Al Shikoh

9.2

semi-translucent ruby; grilled strawberry, leather, cinnamon, herbs; medium body, medium- tannin, medium acidity, 15.4% ABV; made from blend of 86% Grenache sourced from James Berry Vineyard gobelet style Garnacha clone originally from Spain, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Syrah, reminiscent of Priorat; $135 — 4 months ago

Al Shikoh

9.4

A lovely Chardonnay offering honeysuckle notes and core of pure citrus fruit accompanied by a nice acid backbone and savory/salty character. $70. — 8 months ago

Al Shikoh

8.9

pale peach, watery rim; red berries, orange peel, floral notes; red berries, minerality; light bodied, dry, lively acidity, 12.5% ABV; rosé of Gamay Noir sourced from Columbia Valley — 2 months ago

Al Shikoh

8.7

medium ruby, medium tearing; black cherry, plum, dusty earth, bay leaf: clean, fruity palate, slightly spicy finish; medium body, dry, medium+ acidity, medium+ supple tannins, 14.5% ABV; made from blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc aged in stainless steel and concrete tanks; nice weeknight value Bordeaux at 12$, complemented sloppy joes — 3 months ago

Al Shikoh

9.2

Brick red core with tawny rim. Very perfumed nose offering red fruits, lavender, and white pepper. Surprisingly light bodied, fruit forward, fresh, and food friendly coming in at only 11.7% ABV. Made from 100% Syrah whole cluster fermented with natural yeasts. — 4 months ago

Al Shikoh

9.4

translucent ruby/purple; aromatic, black raspberry, cherry cola, orange peel, tea leaves, oak, dried flowers; ripe, concentrated, dark berries, spice, good length; medium body, lively acidity, gentle tannic grip, 14.4% ABV; made from 100% Pinot Noir blended from their best sites, aged 16 months in French oak — 10 months ago

Al Shikoh

8.7

medium golden hue, glints of green, pale watery rim; petroleum wax, green apple, jasmine; medium body, dry, vibrant acidity, 13% ABV; sourced from Hope Well Vineyard in Eola-Amity Hills farmed by Mimi Casteel, grafted over to Chenin Blanc in 2019 — 2 months ago

Al Shikoh

9.0

deep ruby; blackcurrant, plum, cedar, eucalyptus; fresh, savory/minerality on palate; medium body, lively acidity, prominent chalky tannins, 14.5 % ABV; made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon by famous Australian winemaker Kate Goodman; good value, good example of product of Coonwarra’s iron oxide rich terra rosa soils and mild maritime climate — 3 months ago

Al Shikoh

9.1

pale translucent ruby, watery rim; raspberry, dried mushroom, crunchy leaves, green olive; raspberry, tart red berries; light bodied, crunchy acidity, 12.8% ABV, savory/peppery finish of medium length; made from organically farmed Pinot Noir blended from Memorious, Bloom’s Field, and La Côte, 100% whole cluster fermented in concrete, aged 14 months in 20% new French oak; would love to see how this develops over the next 3-5 years as the stem elements integrate — 5 months ago