Spottswoode
Field Book Griffin's Lair Vineyard Syrah 2013
Deep plum on the palate at 7 years old. From Sonoma by Spottswoode, likely at peak. July 2025. — a month ago
Frank Family Vineyards
RHF Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2031
A top notch fragrance. Nice dark cherry that is initially light but has some staying power. Priced right for what it is. 2021 vintage. August 2025. — 10 days ago
Corison
St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Long a favorite, perfect balance. Black currant / black cherry on the palate. Over 5 years old with smoothed Tannins, but enough presence for further aging. August 2025. — 22 days ago
Susana Balbo
Brioso Agrelo Red Blend 2018
The 2018 vintage is 43 percent Cab, 26 percent Malbec, 17 percent Cab Franc, 14 percent Petit Verdot. At 6+ years old has dark cherry present. Nice with burgers. July 2025. — a month ago
Ridge Vineyards
Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018
Classic color, fragrances, and dark cherry on the palate. If you drink this wine at less than 5 years old, you might be disappointed. But at 7 years old, it is amazing. August 2025. — 16 days ago
Eola Hills Wine Cellars
Barrel Select Reserve Oregon Pinot Noir 2020
Nothing subtle about this Pinot. Dark in color and not at all transparent, oak overwhelms the fruit on the palate. There are many better choices from Oregon. July 2025. — 23 days ago
Domaine Parent
Estate Bottled Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2019
A low end Pinot from this winery that is dark in color with almost no transparency. Deep cherry. It did pair nicely with duck. July 2025. — a month ago
Robert Stackowiak
Not as creamy as I remember from past vintages, but excellent fruit and balance. One of the best domestics. August 2025. — 7 days ago