2023 Sonoma-Cutrer Rosé of Pinot Noir, USA, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$20.00USD

What a lovely Rosé and a great value as well.  Sort of a pink/purple/blue color with the pink dominating, clear and bright.  Very pretty.  The nose is nice with typical light cherries, strawberries and watermelon but also some interesting tangerine/orange notes and a bit of a dried herbal note.  Medium bodied.  Semi-plush texture.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is tasty with cherries, some watermelon and again a bit of orange citrus that seems to give it a jolt of acidity that livens it up and makes it very food friendly.  Nice finish.  It drinks very well now and will work well with a

2023 Bodegas Muriel Rioja Blanco, Spain, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$14.00USD

This is made from 100% Viuraa grapes in Rioja, Spain.  Light yellow in color with a touch of green, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with limes, slight grapefruit and a hint of green apples.  Light bodied.  Good balance.  On the palate, this is refreshing with limes and slight apples.  Clean.  Nice finish.  It drinks nicely on its own and would work nicely with lighter foods especially sea food dishes.  Drink over the next year or two.  

2006 Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, California, Sonoma Napa, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2006
Score: 
98
Grade: 
A+
Current Price: 
$190.00USD

This is a blend of 74% Sonoma fruit and 26% Cabernet.  A gorgeous wine that is just entering its prime drinking window.  Purple in color with some ruby at the rim, opaque and bright.  The nose is classic with cassis, tobacco, slight cocoa and spice.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Great balance.  On the palate, this is complex, deep and delicious.  Flavors of cassis, earthiness and spice.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and worked well with eggplant Parmesan.  It should have at least another ten or fifteen years.  I know a lot of people like to say these big Cal Cabs can't last.  Th

2010 Il Paradiso di Frassina Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2010
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A

This is drinking well now at about at peak.  Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has cherries, slight root beer, spice and forest floor.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  Tannins are resolved.  On the palate, this has depth and complexity.  Flavors of cherries, slight dried cherries and some earthy notes.  Good finish.  This needs food to come together.  A nice plate of your  favorite pasta would be perfect.  Drink over the next few years.

2008 Rhys Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard, USA, California, Santa Cruz, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2008
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A

More known for the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Rhys does a nice job with its Syrah's as well.  More cooler climate in style, this still has plenty of oomph.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has black raspberries, char, roasted meats and spice.  Medium to full bodied.  Light tannins at this point.  On the palate, this has a nice texture.  Some depth and complexity.  Flavors of boysenberries, spice and slight roasted meats.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and would work very well with a smoke brisket. drink over the next five to seven years.  

2012 Kapcsándy Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Grand Vin) State Lane Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Yountville, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2012
Score: 
100
Grade: 
A+
Current Price: 
$750.00USD

Great showing for this wine although still a bit on the youngish side.  Purple in color, opaque and shimmering bright.  The nose is big and deep.  Cedar, cassis, slight blueberries, slight coffee, and char.  Full bodied.  Great plush texture.  Great balance.  On the palate, this is deep, complex and delicious.  It has a bit of a "Bordeaux" quality but the fruit is prime Napa.  Flavors of cassis, coffee, char and slight blueberries.  Long finish.  The last glass was the best.  This is great on its own but works with most (not seafood) foods.  This bottle was enjoyed with an assortment of che

2022 Azienda Agricola Corvezzo Prosecco Rosé, Italy, DOC Prosecco, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$13.00USD

This is labeled as NV, but the Euro Number indicates 2022, although it was release in 2023.  It is a blend of 85/15 Glera/Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) made from organic grapes.  This release has a new bottle and label and is very attractive packaging.  Salmon pink in color with frothy bubbles.  The nose is lovely.  Chalky with minerality along with strawberries and cherries and a slight cherry blossom note.  Full bodied.  Good acidity.  Light sweetness on the palate.  Also flavors of strawberries, cherries and minerals.  Nice on its own, but better with food.  This worked well with baked Brie to

2021 Brilla! Prosecco Rosé Millesimato Extra Dry, Italy, Prosecco DOC, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$13.00USD

This is a blend of Glera and Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) grapes made in northeast Italy.  Pale salmon pink in color.  A nice mousse with smaller bubbles.  Clear and bright.  Beautiful packaging in a sparkling bottle. The nose has orange zest with a bit of peach. Full bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, the orange zest comes thru with some lemon and underlying minerality.  Long finish.  This has some depth and intensity.  Very food friendly.  This would work great with a Mushroom Pâte.  Drink now.  Great value in Prosecco.

2022 Bodegas Diamandes Chardonnay Perlita, Argentina, Mendoza, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$18.00USD

This is a Chardonnay from Argentina.  Light golden in color, watery at the rim, clear and bright.  The nose is a bit reductive but also some grapefruit and a bit of minerality.  Full bodied.  Light tannins.  On the palate, nice minerality with slight lemon notes.  Moderate finish. This is a very refreshing wine that is nice on its own and would work well with a Tuna or Crab salad.  Drink over the next few years.  

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