Randy Fuller

9.6

This wine has a medium-dark ruby color. It showed a bit of brown on the pour, but only a hint around the rim in the glass. The nose is laden with black fruit and cassis. A note of spice also comes forth. The palate is quite gentle, with fine tannins and that boatload of dark fruit. Pair it with pork. — 11 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine is a dark indigo in the glass. The nose features abundant black and blue berry aromas, earthy minerality and black pepper. The palate has plenty of that dark fruit, along with a savory streak of tar. The tannins are quite firm, even after the bottle was open for a day. Acidity adds brightness that counterpoints the dark flavors. The finish is long and savory. I used it in making a short rib stew, but enjoyed it more when I paired it with the dish. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine is inky dark, with no light getting through the glass. Black fruit provides the sweet part of the nose, while tar, earth, tobacco, and coffee cover the savory side. Blackberry and plum flavors are joined on the palate by earthy minerals and a brisk acidity. The tannins are firm and seem to eagerly await a pairing with some beef. It’s a delicious wine, so if you’re not pairing it with food, that’s okay. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.4

This wine gives a pale golden color in the glass. The nose is more subdued than I expected. There is lemon, mango, almond, and minerality available to smell. The palate is more forceful, and a delight besides. Citrus minerals are joined by salinity and a racy acidity, which begs for a food pairing. Seafood is a natural pairing choice, but I loved it with dolmas and hummus. — 19 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.6

This wine has a yellow-tint to it. The nose brings some of that buttery popcorn aroma, which is joined by Meyer lemon, tangerine, lime, vanilla, and apricot. The flavors are delicious. Citrus, vanilla, pear, and a wealth of minerality make for a delightful drinking experience. The palate also features a tangy, food-friendly acidity. This is an elegant wine. Don’t waste it on a ham sandwich. Make something nice for yourself. — a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.0

This wine has a medium-dark ruby tint. The nose is very muted, almost imperceptible black cherry, plum, and cassis. The palate has dark fruit and spice, with gentle tannins and refreshing acidity. It’s a vibrant, enjoyable wine, if not particularly complex.
— a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine has a nose full of cherry and herbal notes, with a hint of bell pepper. The palate brings red fruit and a savory streak of earth and black pepper with it. There is a strong acidity, and firm tannins for a food friendly wine. — 2 months ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine is medium-dark ruby in the glass. I found the nose to be subdued, but notes of ripe cherries and redcurrant berries came through. I’d like to say that I noticed the effect of the chestnut barrels used, but they were half as large as the oak casks. My olfactory sense isn’t all that sharp, anyway. The palate is medium weight and a bit tart, showing raspberry and currant flavors. The tannins are medium firm and the acidity is bright. The medium finish carries tart fruit after the sip. — 22 days ago

Randy Fuller

9.3

This wine has a salmon pink color in the glass, and in the clear bottle. There is a hefty dose of pinkish-white foam on the pour. The nose is complex, shoring aromas of cherry, apple, Meyer lemon, and tangerine, all with an earthy minerality. The palate is sweet and delicious. Flavors of strawberry, cherry, peach, and quince are a treat, as is the zesty acidity. You can pair it with a mild cheese, a fruit tart, or a bag of potato chips, if you like. But it is really made for sipping, and is quite enjoyable that way.
— a month ago

Randy Fuller

9.1

This sparkling wine pours up frothy, with a white set of bubbles which dissipate quickly. The nose brings a ton of apples, pears, and minerality. The palate is quite refreshing, with lots of acidity and carbonation. Fruit is the star in the flavor profile, and the mouthfeel is clean, light, tingly, and just a bit peppery. There is just a trace of toast, but you won’t mistake it for Champagne. It’s just as much fun, though. — 2 months ago