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This wine is very dark, with no light getting through in the glass. The nose is complex, with blackberry, black currant, and anise aromas. There’s even an herbal hint, which I take as eucalyptus. The palate is just as dark, with the fruit standing forward and a savory streak behind it. The tannins are quite forceful, while the acidity adds a bright counterpoint to the darkness of the other facets. I don’t know if the wine was made for brisket, but that’s how I’m pairing it. — 24 days ago
This wine has a muted nose which features hints of citrus, flowers, and salinity. The palate is livelier, with big notes of lemon and minerality, and a decent acidity. It's good if you need a white wine for cooking, but it pairs nicely with seafood, risotto, or pasta primavera. — a month ago
This wine has a brilliant pink color and produces plenty of fine white froth on the pour. The nose has a striking note of orange, joined by raspberry, cherry, and mineral aromas. The mouthfeel is full and fruit flavors nudge the toasty aspect over a bit. Medium acidity makes for a nice sip, and a pairing with cheese comes naturally. — a month ago
This wine has a straw color with a greenish tint. Its clarity is crystal. The nose hits me as New World rather than Old. There is a lot of minerality, the scent of wet sidewalk, and grapefruit. The palate brings citrus minerals to the forefront. An herbal note follows. The mouthfeel is full, yet abundant with acidity. It is a fresh wine, ready for spring salads or shrimp cocktails on the patio. — 12 days ago
This wine has a straw color with light green highlights. The nose is unremarkable, with barely a hint of lemon and flowers coming up from the glass. The palate comes on strong, by comparison. There are notes of Meyer lemon, white nectarine, apricot, and peach., all readily available. The acidity is quite fresh, but there is quite a bit of oak spice. This surprised me, considering the exposure to oak was only six months. — a month ago
This wine is inky dark. The nose is a savory expression of black plum, blackberry, anise, and a very faint whiff of smoke, much fainter than I expected. I kept waiting for some chocolate notes to appear, but I never got them. The aromas hit me as sharp, not soft, if that makes sense. The palate offers a fruitier side of the wine, with cassis, berries, and licorice in the mix. The tannins are quite firm yet, and they pucker the mouth a bit. The finish is long and savory. Hopefully you have a good steak at hand with which to pair it. — a month ago
This wine has a golden-green tint in the glass. The nose has aromas of apples, pears, and mangoes. The palate offers up the same fruit salad, with the addition of lemony citrus minerality. Acidity is fresh and vibrant, and the oak spice is noticeable but not overpowering. It’s definitely not a bad wine, but it’s not an exceedingly great one, either. You won’t be disappointed unless you set the bar incredibly high. — 22 days ago
This pale yellow wine has a nose that bursts with citrus minerality and dried apricot. The palate brings a good level of acidity and flavors of Meyer lemon, apple, and orange zest. It’s a refreshing wine, one that will pair well with any sort of seafood, especially shellfish. — a month ago
This wine exhibits the earth of Clarksburg, most notably. The nose also features cherry, mocha, and black tea aromas. The palate is somewhat rustic, with notes of cherry, raspberry, coffee, and cola coming forward. The tannins are firm, yet subtle. This is a kosher for Passover wine, non mevushal, and one that will provide a nice pairing with brisket or any other type of beef dish.
— a month ago
Randy Fuller
This wine has a medium ruby color. The nose offers aromas of blackberry, plum, black currant, anise, and a hint of black tea. The palate is very smooth, and loaded with the dark fruit flavors. Tannins are quiet, and the finish is long and earthy. I would pair it with lamb, blackened salmon, or chicken salad. — 10 days ago