Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Straw gold color. Aromas of white flowers, honey, oats and pie dough. Peach, cantaloupe and lemon on the palate with hints of toasted nuts and baking spice. Lovely creamy texture and a long lingering (and slightly funky) finish. Medium-light bodied. Crisp with well balanced acidity. — 8 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Primarily Sangiovese (90%) with the balance split between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Aromas and flavors of red cherries, red plums and red currants with touches of tobacco, Earl Grey tea, spices and cedar. Nice balance, smooth tannins but a touch short on acidity. Appreciate you bringing this one out, Keith S! — 12 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.6

Deep golden color. Aromas of tropical fruits, vanilla and baking spices. Pear, apple pineapple and melon fruit on the palate with hints of toasted nuts, lemon zest and cinnamon. Hint of butter on the long finish. Full bodied with a creamy texture. Kind of heavy so better with food. Thanks for sharing, Keith S! — 12 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.6

Dark purple in color. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, boysenberry and ripe raspberry fruit with hints of milk chocolate, sweet spice, chocolate and black licorice. Medium-plus body and a bit short on acidity. Quite jammy and a bit out of balance. Part of Capital Grille’s 2024 Generous Pour Program. — 14 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.7

Bright ruby color with garnet highlights. Aromas of blackberries, purple flowers and toasted spices. Black cherry/blackberry fruit on the palate with a noticeable green “steaminess” quality. Quite funky on the finish. Bold structure, plush tannins and cutting acidity. — 11 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Traditional Rioja blend. Dark ruby color. Aromas and flavors of ripe plum, blackberry, leather, graphite and mushrooms. Long and very spicy/savory finish. Tight tannins, nicely structured and very well balanced. Beautiful label that includes a Rembrandt painting. Outstanding QPR. Incredible surprise. Appreciate you sharing this bottle, Chris B! — 12 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Bright ruby color. Aromas of black cherry, black currant and wet soil. The palate is full of black fruit, kirsch, black licorice and baking spices. Note of earthy dried mushrooms on the finish. Medium bodied and well balanced acidity. No sign of oak aging. Solid. Thanks for opening this one, Keith S! — 12 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.7

Light straw color. Aromas of ripe pear, tropical fruits and white flowers. Ripe pear and apple flavors with notes of toffee, orange zest with a slight hint of salted butter on the long finish. Medium-plus body with a creamy texture. Certainly reasonable if not outstanding. Thanks for opening Keith S! — 12 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Bordeaux red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (56%) and Merlot (44%). Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Ripe red fruit aromas with distinct purple flower notes. The palate is more black fruit (blackberry and black currant) focused with hints of black tea, baking spices, wet stones and dried mint. Touch of saline on the finish. Medium bodied and crisp acidity. Well balanced and harmonious. Thanks for opening this one, Keith S! — 12 days ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.7

Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with some Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot blended in. Dark ruby color. Aromas of kirsh, violet, basil and forest floor. Dark berry/cherry fruit drives the palate with additional flavors of cocoa, graphite and dried herbs. Long finish but the tannins are a bit chewy and harsh. Full bodied and slightly out of balance. A bit disappointing. Part of Capital Grille’s 2024 Generous Pour Program. — 14 days ago