Rita Marques
Sea Smoke
Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Melon and honeydew with a slight roasted almond element. Drinks like a good Meursault. — a month ago
with Angelina
Brewer-Clifton
Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2023
Been forever since I’ve tried one of these. Great to see.
Tua Rita
Perlato del Bosco Sangiovese 2020
2020 vintage. — a month ago
Tua Rita
Redigaffi Rosso Toscana Merlot 2005
100% Merlot from Maremma - coastal Tuscany. Red plums, pipe tobacco and spices as aromatics. On the medium bodied palate savoury red fruits with spices. Drinking this after most pro tasters had closed the drinking window but this is still holding up. It might have been slightly fresher and better a year or two ago but still quite good. One of the 1001 wines. 14.5%ABV - up there for a European red. I will have my last one by the end of the year 2025. — 15 days ago
Marqués de Riscal
Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2017
Haven’t had in ages. Plenty of dill, vanilla, & red fruits. — a month ago
So reliable
One of the best wines for the money, anywhere.
High praise indeed @Jay Kline ! Was my intro to Rioja several decades ago. It is reliable @Peter van den Besselaar .
S.S. Mandani
Doing a Chardonnay flight!
Slightly more heat. From the nose, I predict more fruit flavors. Heavy lemon. More white flowers. A bit of that buttery/creaminess.
Oh yeah. That’s the stuff. A side by side comparison of Matthiasson and Sandhu is v interesting and a lesson in winemaking and different climates of Napa and Santa Rita Hills.
A bit of mako but not a ton to help lower the acidity. More primary fruit characteristics. Lemon. White flowers. Slight butter. And actually a bit leafiness, which I love. — 7 days ago