Joe Christenson

9.0

This was a fun surprise at a tasting. It’s Chianti, but it’s surprisingly fresh and juicy, albeit with acid and tannin, as you’d expect. A bit effervescent, also a surprise. Paired well with grilled smoked salmon. — 5 days ago

Joe Christenson

9.1

It’s been a long time since I’ve had pinotage. This wine is a great one to reacquaint myself with it. Blueberries, dark cherry, earth, some leather. Well balanced. — a month ago

Joe Christenson

8.8

Cherry-forward Malbec blend. Made in the Italian Ripasso style, this is lighter and more effervescent than a typical Malbec. Very versatile and works beautifully with dinner. — 2 months ago

Joe Christenson

8.8

Brine, sea salt, lemon curd, hints of almond. Worked nicely in and paired with a shrimp pasta dish. Could be more harmonious but a good value. — 7 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.7

Rather lush fruit with a mineral forward dry finish. Lemon and lemon curd, white peach, and ocean salinity. A bit too much sugar lurks that keeps it from a more elegant balance. Still tasty with garlic shrimp. — 20 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.9

Cranberry, red currant, strawberry, and herbal notes. Fresh with depth. — a month ago

Joe Christenson

9.2

Smooth silky tannins. Dark cherry, tobacco, plenty concentrated. Excellent value from Costco. — 12 days ago

Joe Christenson

9.2

Bright cherry, oak, hints of ash, cedar, and leather. Beautiful ruby color. Juicy with enough age to pair nicely with duck and a mussels/fig dish. — 19 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.8

Light, clean, and herbal. Notes of lemon curd and stone fruit. White flowers and limestone. Paired well with smoked brats and kraut. — a month ago

Joe Christenson

8.9

Floral on the nose. White peach, nectarine, a hint of lime, and white flowers on the palate. Well balanced, leaning toward minerals and a light, lingering sweetness. Quite good. — 2 months ago