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. — 5 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. — 13 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.4

Was hoping for a bit more. Compelling price, but too sweet and jammy for me. Minimal tannin but some decent acid to provide a bit of balance. Perhaps it will settle into something more cohesive with time. — a month 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. — 6 days 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. — a month ago

Joe Christenson

8.9

Dark cherry, velvety tannins, cocoa, and herbal notes. Paired nicely with smoked chicken, mushrooms, and red peppers. — a month 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. — 12 days ago

Joe Christenson

8.9

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

Joe Christenson

8.8

Zippy acidity. Bright lemon, floral. White peach and medium bodied on the mid palate. Feels much lighter on the finish, with a lingering minerality. — a month ago