Wine Reviews

This was one of those nights when you just gotta dive into something old. I am shocked at the color of this 1980 Mondavi, let

Very dark, inky and brooding is this 2015 Corely State Lane Vineyard Cab, a single-vineyard varietal. Concentrated dark fruits of blackberry, black cherry, black currant,

2016 Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon. Some brambly, dark fruits coupled with blackberry jam, lavender, eucalyptus, graphite and cedar notes, amidst an earthy, mineral

Kicking up some Rutherford dust. Wow…just, wow. I remember trying this vintage at the winery in 2017, the tannins were still somewhat firm and rough

I bought the 2016 Iridium on a whim, as the price was $90, well below what it retails for. I could do without the packaging

The thing I enjoy about many Napa reds is that they are very drinkable at a young age, but will also age beautifully as well.

This 2013 Pine Ridge Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking very nicely right now. Cherries and strawberries, a touch of coffee bean/espresso along with a

A beautiful Côte de Nuits Pinot from Burgundy, full of concentrated wild cherry and cranberry notes, along with that classic old world, earthy charm and

I really enjoyed this 2012 Darioush Hillside Cabernet from Mount Veeder. Intense, dark purple color shows really rich extraction during vinification. This is a juicy,