Stephen Redenbaugh

9.2

After 35 years chasing the wonders of California Zinfandel…I still adore the juicy goodness and luscious black- fruited forwardness of the grape. Tegan’s deftness and fruit sources make me smile. Low alcohol, non-jammy, dark berries….summer bliss…simple pasta, sautéed fresh summer squash drowning in good balsamic, fresh parma, local onions, and pignolis. — a month ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.2

Bright ruby in the glass….notes of sweet dark chocolate cherries. Round, lively on the palate with nice weight balanced between acid and juice. Perfect for brunch at this bistro with onion soup and Bahn Mi. I !don’t drink enough gamay…. It’s so food-friendly. Smile- inducing — a year ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.2

Ripe, soft integrated tannins…smoke, blackberry, touch of saddle leather. Young, New World style… just a hint of barnyard and forest floor. — 2 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.4

Almost opaque, light brickish scarlet. Smokey, dried savory cherry notes…. Gorgeous balance between acid and fruit. Hard to keep from crushing the entire glass. The finish goes on for 90 seconds and makes me smile. Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese is near perfection and works so well with the mountain-grown Nebbiolo. — 2 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.5

Delightful creamy mousse with hints of toasted brioche, red fruit, and hints of baking spice. Dances across the palate with surprising grace and lightness. Long lingering finish of ripe red apple and ripe pear. Impressive but makes me worry about what asshat’s tariffs will do to price snd availability. So “Cheers” and drink it now. — 4 months ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.3

Delightful and round with sweet red apple and ripe pear notes. Immediately ready to please. I was shocked at its openness and lack of any hint of sharpness or bitterness or noticeable acidity. Yum and yummer…first time trying this cuvée…. Won’t be the last. — a year ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.6

Perfect splurge for quick getaway to paradise for Presidents Day. The wine is medium gold in the glass… vibrant and alive with balanced acidity. Open and generous on the palate… smooth, silken, with vibrant citrus and cream notes. A lively and lovely dinner companion at this stage of development. Happy President’s Day, y’all. — 2 years ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.2

Soft, light-bodied blend from a favorite producer. Strawberry, cherry, nice earthy stemmy tannins in ethereal balance. Low ABV and seemingly weightless. Tegan is my hero for producing increasingly small amounts of amazing shit and holding his price at a level that makes me smile. — a year ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.4

Simply superb! 12.4 Napa Chard? Hell yeah. Smooth, silken, near-perfection. Ripe pear, melon, and dark, black apple. Great acid-fruit balance…soft, flirty fruit. What a pure pleasure with gratin and Smoking Goose rum soaked ham…. — a year ago

Stephen Redenbaugh

9.6

Excitement in a glass… deep ruby color with explosive tones of cranberry, strawberry, and Red delicious apple. Smooth, balanced with hints of baking spices, cinnamon, and clove. Perfect foil for Eric Ripert’s tasting menu at Blue on Grand Cayman. Capable of giving Selosse a run for the money. — 2 years ago