Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Primarily Grenache with some Mourvèdre blended in. Light copper/orange color. Aromas of red berries, rose petals, white flowers and citrus fruit. Strawberry and peach fruit fills the palate along with hints of melon, cranberry, lemon/line and rhubarb. Long, crisp and somewhat tart and savory finish. Well balanced acidity and alcohol. Bone dry. Totally food friendly and refreshing! Delicious! — 3 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Blend of primarily Sangiovese (70%) along with equal parts Sagrantino (15%) and Merlot (15%). Medium ruby color with purple highlights and a garnet rim. Aromas of black fruits, dark chocolate, violets, leather, forest floor and dried herbs. Black cherry, cassis and pomegranate flavors with additional hints of tobacco, black licorice and wet soil. Medium earthy/spicy finish and a grainy texture. Some grip and power but nicely balanced. Pleasant rustic quality. Solid value. — 7 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of ripe blue and black fruit dominate with a hint of purple flowers. Black/blue berry fruit flavors with additional hints of plums, chocolate, fresh herbs and sweet spices. Medium-plus finish and very smooth tannins. Very slight presence of oak. Fresh tasting, clean and very juicy. Bring on the barbecue. Thanks for sharing, Chris B! — 12 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Light ruby color with a garnet rim. Bright aromas of red berries, violets, rose petals, geraniums and forest floor. Ripe red cherry, strawberry, cranberry and boysenberry fruit flavors with additional notes of mushrooms, Earl Grey tea, sweet spices and dark chocolate. Pleasant hint of toasted oak on the long and linear finish. Well balanced with very fine tannins. Medium-plus body and nice density. Quite good. — 5 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Light silver/gold color. Aromas of lemon, petrol and white flowers. Tropical fruit, green apple and lemon/lime fruit flavors with a noticeable mineral note. Long and lingering finish with a bit of bitterness. Chalky texture, bracing/eye popping acidity and extremely fruit forward. Food friendly and refreshing. — 9 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Primarily (85%) Carmenere with some Syrah (10%) and Carignan (5%) blended in. Deep ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of dark berry fruit, forest floor and minerals. Blackberry, black plum and black currant fruit flavors with notes of dark chocolate, graphite and tobacco. Very long and pleasant silky finish. Rounded tannins, nicely structured and quite expressive. Medium body (not overly powerful) but extremely well balanced. Very pleasant surprise. Thanks for sharing, Chris B! — 12 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Medium straw color. Aromas and flavors of apricot, green melon, pears, lemon, peaches, raw almonds, white flowers and minerals. Hint of saline on the long and persistent finish. Crisp acidity and pretty bold and expressive for a fresh Pinot Grigio. Medium-minus bodied but quite fruit forward and flavorful. Very refreshing. Outstanding QPR. Solid expression of the varietal. — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Nice light copper/pink color. Bountiful aromas of pink and white flowers along with some berry and citrus notes. Flavors of strawberry, raspberry lemon and orange fruit. Crisp finish with a small amount of RS. Creamy texture and mousse. Steady stream of bubbles. Elegant, refreshing and easy to drink. More of an aperitif or dessert wine for me but I could see this one being a crowd pleaser. — 6 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.8

Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of red and black berries, violets, tobacco and smoky herbs. Flavors of blackberry, cooked plums, black olives, dark chocolate and eucalyptus. Hints of minerals, light oak and saline on the medium length and slightly bitter finish. Chewy tannins and reasonably well balanced. A bit lighter in body than a typical Tannat-based wine. — 12 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.4

Medium ruby/garnet color. Faint aromas of cherry and forest floor. Flavors of cherry, red plum, cranberry, mushroom/tobacco and minerals. The savory aspects of this wine dominate the fruit. Very light bodied and short on the finish. High acidity (elevation driven?) Kind of flat. Thanks for the taste, Chris B! — 12 days ago