Louis M. Martini
Los Ninos Abbey's Selection Sonoma Valley Red Blend 2002
Next week in the Vertical tasting, we opened and decanted the 2002. So silky-soft, supple and almost pillowy—then the plum raisin. About 30 seconds later, the tannins kick in. Mouth puckers. For a moment. Then, everything opens back up to young raisin, dark chocolate and cherry…back to the raisins and settling on a leather taste asking for another sip. Side note: the barnyard smell is real when first poured but it opens up). And after a couple days it has a slight dried apricot and lemon profile. — 16 days ago
Domaine Bernard Baudry
Le Rosé Chinon Cabernet Franc Rosé 2012
Super delicious; a tad on the sweeter side. Strawberry and stone fruit with a lite minerality. Revision: paired with hard boiled quail eggs—brought out a creaminess to the wine. Sooo goood. — 22 days ago
Arrowood
Saralee's Vineyard Viognier 2021
Stone fruity and crisp when chilled. After sitting in the glass for a while it changes to… — 4 days ago
Millier Cellars
Chardonnay 2021
French oak, creamy egg whites, heavy on the alcohol—held up after pre dinner cocktails. Paired so lovely with seafood pasta and seared scallops. — 12 days ago
Clos Saint-Joseph
Villars-sur-Var Rosé Blend 2023
Yellow cherry, white flower blossom, cranberry citrus bite in a creamy full-bodied Rosè — 11 days ago
Domaine Dupeuble
Beaujolais Gamay Rosé 2022
A darker rosé with nice fruit of strawberry rhubarb and a tart bite. not very sweet but nice and delicious for its style.  — 19 days ago
Arrowood
Saralee's Vineyard Viognier 2019
David had this a month ago
David Peifer
Part fruity strawberry rosè; part Pinot Noir with a hint of olive. A bold Rosè that can stand up to burgers or pair with a nice light sheep cheese. — 3 days ago