Sine Qua Non grenache. Q.E.D. — a month ago
Had one more of these in the cellar and decided to see what a few more years in the bottle did to this 50/50 cab/mourvedre blend. NOT disappointed. Definitely has gotten a lot softer, but the fruit is still very much there with persistent (albeit diminished) tannins. Could easily go a few more years but is pretty good right now. Well done, Cris! — a month ago
Classic Bordeaux…and pretty impressive for a 25+ year old wine! — 2 months ago
Fantastic new sour from Jolly Pumpkin (new for me, anyway). This is a collaboration between JP and Baston Brewery, it’s a blend of JP’s La Roja and Baston’s Nectar Des Dieux Triple. Super complex with layers of molasses, brown sugar, chocolate, but also the acidity of La Roja. One of the most interesting JPs I’ve had in a while. — 3 months ago
The new vintage of Ryan Pease’s flagship white, this is off-scale good. Anthony Yount of Denner/Kinero/Royal Nonesuch told me he thinks Ryan’s ugni blanc is one of if not the best white in Paso…and I’m inclined to agree. Just fantastic! — a month ago
Yep, it was Italian Night at our house. This Chianti Classico went perfectly with ravioli stuffed with fire-roasted tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and basil with a home-made roasted tomato sauce complete with sauteed ground wild boar. Awesome! — 3 months ago
Jim McCusker
Couldn’t ask for anything more amazing…and the wine is pretty good, too. — 2 days ago