Oh, how I’ve missed you. Has some similarities to the Chenin, but obviously lighter bodied, higher acid, and everything good. — 2 years ago
Blueberry pie, red berries, flowers, moderate tannins, acidity is on the higher side. Kind of a leaner, more elegant style Merlot. — 2 years ago
Popped and poured, consumed over three days and best on Day 2. No formal notes. This is the third vintage of Sandlands “Red Table Wine” from Lodi and it has become a “must cop” for me. Endowed with lovely fruit and zippy acid, it’s very versatile and a sublime pairing with a variety of meals. A combination of three varieties and three vineyards in three equal parts; Cinsault from the Bechthold (1886), Carignane from Spenker Ranch (1900) and Zinfandel from Kirschenmann (1915); 12 barrels and one 500L puncheon produced. — 25 days ago
I think the only other Napa Refosco other than Matthiasson (I wouldn’t take a bullet for this statement). Man, Refosco loves Napa. This has the same wilddarkfruitedferalolivey character with weightless grip. Super delicious. Chant with me...MORE NAPA REFOSCO! — 2 years ago
Popped and poured; no formal notes. This vineyard was planted in 1886. Bright cherry and bruised strawberry fruits with some orange curaçao, espresso a light kiss of spices. Overall, there’s an impression of freshness that’s super attractive. Forget what you think you know about Lodi; wines like this flip the script. A lovely accompaniment with burgers on a summer night. Only 5 barrels produced. — 19 days ago
Very focused, good texture, reserved fruit. A pleasure day one. Day two not so much. — 21 days ago
Brendan Baker
Floral nose, raspberry, pomegranate, sous bois, high acid, fine tannin 😍 — 8 days ago