Tsiakkas Winery
Vamvakada 2021
Fun, surprising, a bit adventurous. Wild blueberries, sour cherry, herbal notes. Oak, pepper. As another reviewer noted, more savory than sweet. I don’t recall having many, if any, wines from Cypress before. I’m inspired to try more. — 24 days ago
Kivelstadt Cellars
KC Labs Zinfandel
Juicy and tasty. Plenty of cranberry, strawberry, and black pepper notes. More herbaceous with good acid structure than I expected from a Mendocino Zinfandel. Very nice chilled. — a month ago
Red Car
Sonoma Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir 2024
Lovely and bright. White cherry, white pepper, lime zest. Very tasty on an unseasonably hot October weekend. — a day ago
Benton-Lane
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2024
Bright cherry balanced by savory herbs. Black tea tannins play with plenty of acidity. Some forest floor on the nose. It’s good, but I’m longing for a little more integration. Worked great with a maple/ginger/garlic salmon. — 15 days ago
Domaine de Fontsainte
Gris de Gris Corbières Grenache Gris Rosé 2025
Delicious — fresh strawberry, hints of tropical fruit, mineral, honeysuckle, good acid and subtle white floral notes. Beautifully balanced. Paired well with smoked turkey burgers. — a month ago
Kumusha Wines
Chenin Blanc 2025
Great early September wine. Pairs beautifully with smoked chicken and asparagus. Melon, peach, tropical fruit notes, citrus, honey, and floral notes. Plenty of acid and clean mineral finish. — a month ago
Joe Christenson
Big and juicy. Nice acidity and tannin to give it structure. Jammy and cooked blue and purple fruits with cocoa and violet. Paired beautifully with chimichurri smoked steak and veggies. — a day ago