Dave

9.1

This is hitting the spot tonight. Probably because I'm back in my own home with my lovely wife. But, the wine is super pleasant. At 12 years, this Syrah shows bright red fruit, apple skins, a little herbal spice, and a touch of tar on the back end. It's very good, and probably in its prime.
Listening to Duke Ellington — 2 days ago

Dave

8.8

A very light-bodied raspberry bomb. A little bitter leafy undertone. Would be easy to imbibe this in mass quantities.
Listening to Mavis Staples — 8 days ago

Dave

8.9

I'm not sure what happened to the yellow label with the little dancing guy on it. This is a pleasing sipper, with bright, tart fruit and plenty of acid. One dimensional, but a crowd pleaser and good with pork tenderloin and roasted spaghetti squash.
Listening to Emmy Lou Harris — 11 days ago

Dave

8.8

When in Milwaukee...
I ran into the liquor store near my hotel and there is a lady there asking the store owner about Italian reds. He says he doesn't know anything about wine, so I step in. They had a fair amount of Italian wine for a tiny liquor store. After some banter, I recommended this bottle of Barbera. I decided to buy a bottle for myself, because I wanted to see if it was a good recommendation. I'd say it was. A little tart and sweet, but also rustic. Would pair well with lots of food. The hotel stemware adds some fancy factor to this $16 bottle.
Listening to Cake — 3 days ago

Dave

9.1

I'm always happy when I drink this. The nose is so warm. Hard to decipher fruit under the smell of oatmeal. It smells like a bowl of oatmeal, specifically the apple cinnamon Quaker oatmeal. Smells great on a freezing night. Tastes great, too. Dark berries and plums with toothy tannins. Pairs well with spaghetti and Italian sausage, which is not approved by my Jewish friends.
Listening to Queen — 7 days ago

Dave

9.0

Popped and poured while I prep dinner. Nice medley of red and dark fruit, with bitter tobacco leaf and soil. Well balanced, juicy and chewy and very good.
Listening to Dexter Gordon — 10 days ago

Dave

9.0

This wine smells like it's late to the party, but it tastes like it's 1999. Pucker up! Bright, tart cherries. Blackberries and mint. Cedar and tea leaves. Tannins are mellow and this wine has a smooth lengthy finish. A great value Napa!
Listening to Rod Stewart. — 4 days ago

Dave

8.6

Clunky and forgettable. Light on fruit, heavy on herbs, green stuff, earth.
Listening to The Cure — 6 days ago

Dave

8.9

Apparently I've had this one other time, but I don't remember the poop smell. Maybe it's not the wine! 😳
Opened this last night and the merde was strong. Tonight, the nose is very pleasant on this cheapo Bordeaux. Tastes like dark berries, herbs, a little mint and sage. It's good considering the price!
Listening to Squirrel Nut Zippers — 10 days ago

Dave

8.6

I've had the Cabernet Sauvignon, why not the Merlot? Whew! Big whiff of smoke and savory stuff. Tastes like thick grape skins, blackberries, blueberries, a pinch of nutmeg. Anything but Merlot. Hmm.
Listening to Paul Desmond — 13 days ago