.I taste a bunch-o-wine (technological term for greater than most people). So each week, I discuss a few of my red wine testimonials (mostly coming from samples) and also tasting notes in a "mini-review" format. They are implied to be quirky, enjoyable, as well as (typically) easily-digestible evaluations of (primarily) presently readily available glass of wines (go here for the skinny on just how to review them), thus you can get right to the point as well as determine if they're for you (or otherwise). Thanks!
2020 CVNE 'Cune' Ecologico-- Organic (Rioja): Stewed red fruit, flavor, glamorous texture, as well as never-let-me-down texture. $17 B+.
2021 Wiens Household Cellars Fiano (Temecula Lowland): Slow to begin, however after long it is actually uncovering its accurate chalky, citric, & floral different colors. $28 B+.
2022 Daou Vineyards Book Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles): Above all else, this one is constructed to satisfy. $55 A-.
2021 Stag's Leap White wine Cellars 'Artemis' Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Lowland): Jumping from the glass in surges of powerful, alluring reddish and also black fruit products. $80 A-.
2016 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville): Funky/earthy, along with dark, contemplative, dark plummy fruit product and still sporting plenty of hold. $90 A-.
2021 Sonoma-Cutret Les Plus Haut Pinot Noir (Russian Waterway Valley): A smoky, oaky, sultry and also full steam performance. $70.
2022 Raeburn High Flier Chardonnay (Russian Waterway Lowland): A crowd-pleasing (and also very long!) assortment of [quite] enriched pear, baked apple, vanilla, toast, & nectarines. $30 A-.
2022 Raeburn 'High Flier' Pinot Noir (Russian Waterway Valley): Striking all the correct keep in minds listed below: bright & attractive reddish berry fruit, rhubarb, hardwood spices, & a herbal tea leaf surface. $33 A-.
2022 Merry Edwards Coopersmith Pinot Noir (Russian River Lowland): Reminding you why you loved RRV Pinot to begin with. Dark, great tasting, organized, and also at turns, full-flavored &. $70 A.
2011 Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Reddish Blend (Columbia Valley): Chewy, earthy, meaningful, great smoky, as well as yeah, still fruity! $NA B+.
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