Rush Cellars
Amavi Cellars
Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Domaine de la Côte
Bloom's Field Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2016
The 2016 Pinot Noir Bloom's Field is stellar. A powerful wine built on a core of vertical structure, the 2016 dazzles from the very first taste. Lavender, sage, menthol, licorice and a rush of inky blue/purplish berry fruit develop in the glass, but it is the wine's virile power that differentiates it in this stellar lineup. I would prefer to give the 2016 a few years in the cellar to come into its own. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018) — 7 years ago
Château Coutet
Sauternes-Barsac Sémillon Blend 2015
Not much of a sweet tooth, but with a Sauternes of this caliber you’ll see me giggling like a school girl on a sugar rush á la Oompa Loompa. Laughingly good, yet so broad and philosophical deep, a concentration that is far beyond and with a high and vibrant acidity that is keeping the lusciously sweet palate in check throughout the lengthy finish. Youthful, tight and needs time in the glass to show
Show its true complexity. A grand vin indeed. Judged on todays performance rather than future the potential. — 8 years ago
Tenuta di Fessina
Erse Etna Bianco Carricante Catarratto
Super clean nose with a hint of dainty white flower. Rush of lemon-lime and chalk immediately brightens up the mouth with a slightly effervescent zing, then a continuing waltz of elegant acid and minerals dances through the mid-palate, finishing with the trademark Etna ashiness and a touch of Mediterranean salinity. — 10 years ago
Gold Rush Cider
Virtue Cider
Very ripe apple flavored, full-bodied English cider made by coop of Thomas Oliver and Virtue. Strong barn notes--horses, yeast and wood, mixed with honey and cheese. Medium dry with tons of tannin. — 13 years ago
1000 Stories
Gold Rush Red Bourbon Barrel-Aged California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018
Ridiculously smooth. The charred vanilla flavor is as advertised. Legs for days. Great wine! — 7 years ago
Florent Garaudet
Le Mons Helios Monthelíe Pinot Noir 2011
Love this epic Monthelie. Nose is maturing nicely. Dead leaves, dead souls, big damson cherrie, big mineral, mushroom, gorgeous aromas. Palate is very elegant, rich and ripe. Velvety tannins and lovely sweetness. Really maturing on the palate and has that integration I do yearn for. So fresh and wonderful purity. Long. Drink them if you have then but no rush. — 7 years ago
Château Clos du Moulin
Médoc Cru Bourgeois Red Bordeaux Blend 2014
Hugely fruited nose at this point. Big deep cassis. Some smoke and tobacco underneath. Bing cherry as well. Nice nose. Round. Vivid. Palate is ripe and juicy with terrific freshness and thrust. Very pure and clean. Lovey note of tobacco leaf on the finish with some nice minerality. Very well made. No rush. Can last and improve 10 years. — 8 years ago
Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1982
This is gorgeous. The cork disintegrated, and the bottom was black as tar. The nose is fruit and earth in that order, which was surprising. Decanted 30 minutes, which wasn't enough time for the vinegar notes to dissipate. Light color, which is slightly incongruous given the still pronounced fruits and tannins. Leather, cigar box, blackberries, oak on the finish. I was initially worried that we might have waited too long, but by the end of the bottle, I'm convinced there was no rush. This is exactly what a mature Pauillac should be. — 9 years ago
Château L'Evangile
Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1995
1995 Château l'Evangile from a half bottle. Still has that nice ripe red fruit, menthol, tobacco, truffle, wet leaves, and dustiness on the nose. Medium bodied, rustic, and at time austere. A medium length finish. Could benefit from a bit more acidity, but otherwise the balance is there. Still has tannins to resolve. Based on experience from half and standard bottles, this is a great time to drink this wine as it's definitely in its drinking window. My only concern is that as its fruit fades, it may become austere to the point that some may not enjoy it. But right now, there is a lot of old style charm that is easy to like. There's also no rush to drink this, as I'll bet the fruit stays ripe and in the forefront for a least a few more years. — 10 years ago
Olga Raffault
Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2005
Best decanted for an hour. Still showing lots of promise. No rush to drink through this #Chinon 2005. — 12 years ago
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
Grands Échézeaux Pinot Noir 2006
Pure velvet roses and violets. The smell of the half ounce of this fills my entire face. Black tea, potpourri, anise, cherry, raspberry.
Finally sipping; tart, tight candied cherries and fruit roll up rush through driving by a perfect acidity. Black tea and anise show nicely as well. What an experience. A whole glass would be a vacation. — 7 years ago
Giacomo Conterno
Vigna Francia Barbera d'Alba 2012
Just a delicious bottle of wine. Medium bodied, balanced fruit, with good acidity. Great now, but no rush to drink. — 8 years ago
Wm. Harrison Vineyards & Winery (William Harrison)
Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2012
Scored this for 30 bucks. Success. I don't know if I'd rush to buy at the 60 dollar pricepoint. Not enough complexity. Actually have been digging 3 day old murrieta's well cab franc next to it — 9 years ago
Bodegas Faustino
Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001
Well here we are over a year since we uncorked this beauty from Spain..As usual the rush of aroma as soon as you uncork this fine wine was very evident. Poured into a decanter and sitting idle for more than 90 mins was excruciating hard to say the least but we'll worth it...Dark rich Garnet ... Slight acidity up front. ..well balanced Tannins and subtle acidity make this a perfect starter to an overall successful dinner party...the 1st of 6 that evening with Insalata Caprese (sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes,fresh basil salt olive oil with a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar), more assorted cheeses...A great way to start the evening!!!😊 — 10 years ago
Isole e Olena
Cepparello Toscana Sangiovese 2007
Beautiful aromas of black cherry, tobacco and a hint of oak. A very polished texture that allows a wine to be big and elegant at the same time. No rush to drink. — 11 years ago
Corison Winery
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Ready to drink but still on the young side, bright notes of eucalyptus and blue/black fruits on the nose. tannins are still apparent but not overly-obtrusive, the palate is anchored by a spine of acidity that holds it all together and keeps it restrained yet beautifully balanced. No rush on this one. Wish I had some of this to age further. — 11 years ago
Daniel P. Drake
Hello everyone, I have gone back tonight to a wine that I have liked for a long time. I have opened the 2015 Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon from the Walla Walla Valley a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
On the nose there are notes of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, cedar, vanilla, rose petals, pencil lead, forest floor and a bit of minerality.
At first sip brings back a rush of memories of the first Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon and floods my mind to over flowing. The notes on the palate are of black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black currant, cedar, herbs, a bit of oak and a good earthiness.
This wine is full bodied that is well balanced with medium + acidity and medium + mouth gripping tannins that lead to a long dusty earth and dark fruit finish. I am very happy with this wine and at the price point I bought this at.plan on purchasing a few more. Have a great week, be safe and enjoy wine. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷 — 7 years ago